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Brain and kidney injury treatment after cardiac surgery

A multi-site study to test a treatment that may reduce brain and kidney injury after cardiac surgery has received $4.9 million in support over 5 years.

Clinical Services 02 April, 2025

Rapid healthcare IT deployment helps private hospital open

A new Melbourne private hospital opened this month after implementing its core patient administration system in under 14 weeks — this typically takes 5–18...

Facility Admin 28 March, 2025

Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform

In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system reform is needed.

Facility Admin 26 March, 2025

Australian-first virtual ED marks 500K consultations

This month, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department — an Australian first — reached a milestone of half a million consultations.

Technology 25 March, 2025

Nine hospitals call for climate-resilient energy systems

To keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems.

Facility Admin 24 March, 2025

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Out of crisis mode: how digital mental health can help

Out of crisis mode: how digital mental health can help

The recent wave of NSW psychiatrist resignations underscores an urgent need for systemic reform — a telehealth professional sets out how...

Article 07 March, 2025
Nursing
How and why safety and quality standards are evolving

How and why safety and quality standards are evolving

After 30 years in the healthcare sector, Dr Karen Luxford has seen many changes to safety and quality standards, but there is one new trend keeping...

Article 17 February, 2025
Clinical Services
<em>Don&#39;t Rush to Crush+</em> &mdash; the new digital edition

Don't Rush to Crush+ — the new digital edition

Australia's essential guide to administering oral medicines safely, Don't Rush to Crush, has entered a new era.

Article 17 March, 2025
Design in Health
Local spirit: new Footscray Hospital, Melbourne

Local spirit: new Footscray Hospital, Melbourne

The new Footscray Hospital will be partly a result of local community campaigning — it's affectionately referred to as "the...

Article 13 March, 2025
Technology
Digital Health Festival: transformation through connection

Digital Health Festival: transformation through connection

Across two days in May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors with the theme "transforming healthcare...

Article 11 March, 2025
Facility Admin
Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform

Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform

In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system...

Article 26 March, 2025
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