A start-up developing a medical patch has raised $11m largely led by two high net-worth family offices after being knocked back for federal funding. Backed by former Cochlear chief executive Dr Chris Roberts, Nutromics said it was looking to expand production with a manufacturing centre locally or overseas, despite being knocked back for funding by … [Read more…]
A man who spent almost six weeks connected to a machine that took over his lung function at Geelong hospital has shared his alarming ordeal. After abdominal pains that lasted for a few days, Ajay Manchandani presented himself to Werribee Mercy Hospital in January. The 42-year-old, who is an executive manager in the telecommunications field, … [Read more…]
Residents of North Geelong facility Percy Baxter lodges have been told it will close next month. Located at Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre site in North Geelong, the lodges provide care to elderly people with low needs. It’s understood the facility was running at a fraction of capacity with just 15 residents and of the five … [Read more…]
A waste warrior says illegally dumping is an “ongoing problem” after more than 20 tyres were found dumped on a main road in Lara. Photos show more than 20 tyres were dumped along Canterbury Ed east. It is not known when they were dumped, or by who, but locals said on via social media they … [Read more…]
The operators of a legitimate vape store fear they will lose their livelihoods when new bans come into place. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler recently announced the government would move to shut down the sale of vapes by retailers, in a bid to curb the exploding black market. Only pharmacists will be able to sell … [Read more…]
A push is underway to bolster health outcomes in Geelong’s north, where people are dying younger and chronic health problems are rife. See how your area ranks. The Grovedale population health area had the region’s highest median age of death at 86, while the statewide figure was 82. But the startling figures, encompassing 2016 to … [Read more…]