Home for Christmas: Joe’s story
Two years ago, there was nothing more Joe Russo enjoyed than walking the leafy streets of Camberwell with his wife Anna.
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Clinic for workers exposed to toxic dust opens
Victorian workers at risk of silicosis can now access free health screening at Australia’s only dedicated public hospital occupational respiratory clinic, making care more available for people at risk of developing the deadly lung disease.
The effects of bushfire smoke explained
With smoke from Australia's devastating bushfires blanketing Melbourne this week, many people have experienced an onset of coughs, sore throats and more severe respiratory complications like asthma. Associate Professor Mark Hew, respiratory specialist at The Alfred, explains why bushfire smoke can be so dangerous for some people.