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Government To Support Volunteer Medical Staff Fight Ebola in Africa
Volunteer medical staff heading to West Africa to fight Ebola will be supported by the Federal Government, the ABC reported earlier today. [ + ]
Health Groups Form Alliance to Bid for South Australia's Primary Health Networks
Seven of the South Australia's leading health organisations have announced plans to collaborate and bid for the state's two Primary Health Networks (PHNs), with the Commonwealth calling for tenders later this month. [ + ]
AMA Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarships Now Open
Indigenous medical students have been invited to apply for the 2015 AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship. [ + ]
New Pathology Testing Guidelines Unveiled
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has unveiled new pathology testing guidelines to reduce inappropriate pathology testing in Australasia. [ + ]
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services Released
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) has released its Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2015-16. [ + ]
International Pathology Day
Today, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) celebrates the inaugural International Pathology Day alongside a wide range of countries including New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, and South Africa. [ + ]
Increased Risk of Stroke Following Shingles
Recent data about herpes zoster - or shingles, as it is commonly known - has indicated that there is an increased risk of suffering a stroke in the months following a bout of shingles. [ + ]
Reducing Remote Doctor Shortages Via Changes To Workforce Classification
Federal Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash has announced major changes to workforce classifications to encourage doctors to leave the big cities and help ease regional, rural and remote doctor shortages. [ + ]
CHF says Action Needed on National eHealth System
Australia has already waited far too long for an effective national eHealth system, says the Consumer Health Forum's (CHF) CEO Adam Stankavicus. [ + ]
Inaugural Victorian Minister for Health General Practice Awards
The inaugural Minister for Health General Practice Awards has recognised three Victorian GPs who have delivered exemplary care. [ + ]
Ebola cure could be secured with greater investment
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) President Professor Nicholas Talley has welcomed moves from the Federal Government to find a treatment for Ebola, but he said it does not go far enough. [ + ]
UTS Survey Shows Opportunities for Professional Pharmacist Services
Pharmacists believe there are opportunities for a greater focus on professional pharmacist services, according to the latest UTS Pharmacy Barometer. [ + ]
ACN Launches New Nursing Leadership Strategy
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has revealed its new national organisation advancing nursing leadership strategy. [ + ]
NDIA Annual Report Released
The 2013-2014 National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Annual Report has been published, summarising the first year of operation. [ + ]
