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Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Regional Executive Office/Riverland General Hospital, 10 Maddern Street, Berri (2026)

22/04/2026

Sepsis is the leading cause of harm in children worldwide and is especially dangerous to those under five years of age.

Sepsis can be treated if caught early. Early treatment saves lives.

Almost any infection can lead to sepsis, for example a simple cut, urinary tract infection (UTI), or a more serious infection like pneumonia. It can develop very quickly, even if you’re already taking antibiotics.

Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor or hospital health professional: 'Could it be sepsis?'

Trust your instincts – if something feels seriously wrong, don’t wait, speak up.
Sepsis is life threatening and needs immediate treatment.

Call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest emergency department if:
• your baby is under 3 months and has a fever (>38 degrees Celsius) or your child is seriously unwell and getting worse
• you have already seen a doctor, but your child is still sick and not getting better.

22/04/2026

👋 Meet Dr William (Will) Cowling who will be consulting at the Rapid Assessment Paediatric (RAP) Clinic in Renmark, Berri and Glossop.

Dr Cowling grew up on a small farm in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills and attended the University of Adelaide for his medical studies.

“I have always been passionate about rural health, and I completed my internship last year in the Riverland with rotations at Berri, Waikerie and Renmark,” he said.

“I have loved my time in the Riverland and enjoy playing sports, particularly football and golf 🏌️‍♂️🏉. I am very excited to further my skills in paediatrics at both the Renmark Medical Clinic and Mildura Base Public Hospital.”

About the clinic
The Rapid Assessment Paediatric (RAP) Clinic service is run by the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s (RMCLHN) RACE program in collaboration with Renmark Medical Clinic and the following local schools: Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School, Renmark North Primary School, Renmark West Primary School, Rivergum Christian College, Glossop Community School, Berri Primary School and the Clontarf Foundation.

How to make a booking
Contact the School Principal to book a consultation at your school. If a consultation is required at the Renmark Medical Clinic, this will be booked for you by the School and the Practice Manager.

ℹ For more information, chat to your School Principal or contact the Renmark Medical Clinic on (08) 8586 4111.

21/04/2026

While Parkinson's is widely known for motor symptoms such as tremor or poor balance, what happens beneath the surface can be just as significant.

Parkinson’s disease occurs when the brain stops producing enough dopamine - the chemical responsible for controlling movement, balance, automatic functions of the body and mood.

Many of its lesser-known symptoms are ones you simply can't see, including sleep disturbances like acting out dreams and sleep talking, persistent fatigue and a slowing of thoughts.

Around half of all people with Parkinson's also experience anxiety and depression. This can often include apathy, a loss of interest in people and activities caused by low dopamine.

Letting family and friends know these are recognised symptoms can make a real difference.

If you or someone you love needs support, call the Hospital Research Foundation - Parkinson’s info line on 1800 122 322 for counselling, information, and guidance.

A free 1:1 nursing service is also available to provide information of how to manage symptoms and connect with community supports.

21/04/2026

👋 We are incredibly proud to introduce 11 new members to our allied health team!

In the Riverland we're welcoming Allied Health Assistants (AHA) Amy Crettenden and William Simes, Physiotherapists Kiro Mikhaeil and Sophie Fuller (pictured) along with (not pictured) Physiotherapist Holly-Maree Bowden, Speech Pathologist Lily Bentley and Occupational Therapists (OTs) Hayley-Rose Dangerfield and Natasha Leck.

In Murray Bridge we're welcoming Physiotherapists Georgia Wheatley and Jemma Harvey, OT Caitlin Duncan-Tiver and Dietitian Harrison Clark.

We are so excited to welcome them to our team and can't wait to see the difference they'll make caring for communities across the region ✨

ℹ️ For more information about access to RMCLHN allied health services, please contact one of our larger Country Health Connect sites during office hours on (08) 8535 6800 (Murray Bridge) or (08) 8580 2500 (Berri).

Want to join our team of AHPs? Visit bit.ly/RMCAlliedHealth to view current allied health vacancies in our region.

20/04/2026

Has your child missed any of their childhood or school immunisations? They can catch up with free immunisations these school holidays.

Check their immunisation history and chat with your immunisation provider about catching up on immunisations.

You can access your child’s immunisation history by:
• using a Medicare online account through myGov
• calling Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809.

If you are not sure if immunisations have been recorded, check with your GP or immunisation provider.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

20/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat with us at the Annual Moorundi ACCHS Aboriginal Health Fair Day!

Our Aboriginal Health, Community and Allied Health and Mental Health teams attended to provide information about career opportunities, Tuberculosis (TB), Support at Home, community aged care and nursing services, dementia, Advance Care Directives, wellbeing, mental health, Inklings and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services.

The event was incredibly well-attended and provided a great opportunity to connect and engage with members of the local community.

ℹ️ For more information or enquiries about our Community and Allied Health or Mental Health services, please contact one of our larger Country Health Connect sites during office hours (08) 8535 6800 (Murray Bridge) or (08) 8580 2500 (Berri).

👉 To get in touch with our Aboriginal Health team, contact HealthRMCLHNAboriginalHealthEnquiries@sa.gov.au

20/04/2026

The SA Medical Imaging Mobile Bone Density Service is visiting from Monday 4 to Friday 8 May 2026.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
👉 Speak to your GP to get a written referral, then phone (08) 7074 5400 to book an appointment.

There is no out-of-pocket expense for patients who are scanned at this Mobile Bone Density service.

Nearly 1 in 10 Australians aged 50 and over have osteoporosis so it is important to know your bones and keep them healthy.

For more information about the service, please visit bit.ly/SAMIBoneDensity

17/04/2026

🎉CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!

The Riverland Aboriginal Health Service recently partnered with Berri Regional Secondary College to celebrate a special milestone for our new Transport Officer, Kevin Sutton.

Kevin recently completed Year 12 – a huge achievement worth celebrating – but he couldn’t attend his school graduation, so Berri Secondary Regional College and the Riverland Aboriginal Health Service team hosted a special morning tea with his family and community.

Team Leader, Darryle Barnes, said he is passionate about celebrating and supporting his community.

“We were extremely proud to support Kevin on this important day and to partner with Berri Secondary College in recognising his hard work and dedication,” he said.

“Thank you to everyone who made the day possible, and for believing that every young person deserves to have their achievements recognised.”

📸 Pictured: Kevin receiving his graduation certificate and awards with Aboriginal Secondary Education Transition Officer, Aunty Susanne Grey, Aboriginal Education Team Leader, Michael Toogood and Michael McRae from Clontarf Foundation.

15/04/2026

No one expects to have a fall. But falling, especially when you are on your own can be scary.

Develop a plan on what to do if you have a fall and share it with your family and loved ones.

Practice getting yourself up off the floor or consider what to do if you can’t.

To learn more, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/falls

14/04/2026

👋 Meet Dr Marshall Smith, who is consulting at the Rapid Assessment Paediatric (RAP) Clinic in Renmark, Berri and Glossop.

Dr Smith is originally from 🍁 Canada and completed his medical doctorate with Flinders University in 2024 after earning a master’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Lethbridge.

“I quickly fell in love with South Australia and the Riverland due to the similarities to my home province of Alberta, but I also appreciate the difference between the two countries - especially the weather!” he said.

In his spare time, Dr Smith likes taking long walks, reading for fun, trying to catch lizards or baking pies (but not with the lizards)🚶📚 (🥧➖🦎)

👉About the clinic
The RAP Clinic is run by the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s (RMCLHN) RACE program in collaboration with Renmark Medical Clinic and the following local schools: Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School, Renmark North Primary School, Renmark West Primary School, Rivergum Christian College, Glossop Community School, Berri Primary School and the Clontarf Foundation.

👉How to make a booking
Contact the School Principal to book a consultation at your school. If a consultation is required at the Renmark Medical Clinic, this will be booked for you by the School and the Practice Manager.

ℹ For more information, chat to your School Principal or contact the Renmark Medical Clinic on 🤳 (08) 8586 4111.

13/04/2026

Women in Australia have a 1 in 7 chance of developing breast cancer before the age of 85.

A free breast screen takes just 15 minutes and aims to detect breast cancer at an early stage, improving health outcomes.

If you're over 40, book your free breast screen online now at brnw.ch/21wPh79 or call BreastScreen SA on 13 20 50.

12/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that the RAP Clinic is expanding!

Children and teenagers at the Clontarf Foundation, Rivergum Christian College, Glossop Community School and BERRI Primary School can now access free healthcare consultations with a local doctor at school 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

This is in addition to the current service which is available to children and teenagers at Renmark High School - Official, RENMARK PRIMARY SCHOOL-OFFICIAL, Renmark North Primary School - Official, Renmark West Primary School.

The RAP Clinic (Rapid Assessment Paediatric Clinic) is run by the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s (RMCLHN) Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) in collaboration with Renmark Medical Clinic (RMC) and the local schools.

Through the clinic, a doctor called a Trainee Medical Officer (TMO) will be on-site at each school to provide a healthcare consultation to students of all ages. During the consultation, children and teenagers can discuss any healthcare concerns that they would visit a General Practitioner to discuss. For example, concerns about their mental health, healthy diet and exercise.

👪 Parents and guardians are required to be present during these consultations at school.

👉 If required, the TMO will refer students to the Renmark Medical Clinic for a bulk-billed consultation with a GP during dedicated hours each afternoon.

ℹ For more information, chat to your School Principal, visit bit.ly/RAPClinic, or contact the Renmark Medical Clinic on (08) 8586 4111.

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