Healthy food choices on the menu in Boort

Boort District Health (BDH) is making it much easier for staff and visitors to make healthier food and drink choices, by implementing a traffic light system of Red (limit), Amber (choose carefully) and Green (best choices) that forms part of the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices guidelines.  In doing so we have significantly increased our range of healthier food and drink options.  The Healthy Choices framework was developed to help make sure that healthy foods and drinks are offered and promoted in places like hospitals, health services and workplaces.

 

Dr Bruce Bolam, Victoria’s Chief Preventive Health Officer, has applauded the efforts of all those involved at BDH, “As a community focal point for health leadership, hospitals and health services that provide healthier food and drink options triple the benefits: for patients, staff, and the community that visit.”

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Survive the heat

Heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion which can lead to the life-threatening condition, heatstroke. Heatstroke is fatal in up to 80% of cases.

Heat can also worsen the condition of someone who already has a medical issue such as heart disease or diabetes. Most reported illness and death is due to the effect of heat on those who are already ill.

If you or someone you know is unwell call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 for 24-hour health advice or see your doctor. 

In an emergency, call 000.

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Loddon LGA Health Information

Loddon LGA Health Information - Contacts

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Health support appreciated

Boort District Health has been going through some major changes over the last couple of years and board Chairman Wendy Gladman has used the annual general meeting to thank the community, staff and volunteers for the high level of support that has made these possible. Read More