Desert Rose House is designed to help ageing populations live comfortably, independently and easily. Team Leader Clayton McDowell says the simple things can make a big difference. [ + ]

A report published by Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation shows that, without action, pancreatic cancer is likely to become Australia's second biggest cancer killer. [ + ]

As employment pathways and workforce customs have changed, so should our perspectives on nursing career trajectories to a more flexible view and approach. [ + ]

The Maggie Beer Foundation was established to bring about real change to food experiences for aged-care residents, with the aim that every meal provides comfort and pleasure and is always something to look forward to. [ + ]

Dr Ebonney van der Meer set her sights on moving to Cooktown, with a mission in mind — to make a difference in the community. [ + ]

Dr Michael McLaughlin was a medical student at JCU when he discovered a love of working in rural and remote communities. [ + ]

For Dr Allison Hempenstall, Thursday Island is a gateway to opportunity. [ + ]

A research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide. [ + ]

In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey. [ + ]

Amid escalating public debate over the value of private health insurance, the government and key industry bodies are scrambling to take steps to reduce premium increases and counter the decline in membership. [ + ]

Parents, children and clinicians in Sunshine, in Melbourne's west, have enthusiastically welcomed the Lyons-designed Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital. [ + ]

First State Super has demonstrated its commitment to the lives of healthcare workers by announcing 55 new key worker affordable rental units near Melbourne's CBD. [ + ]

Requests for the installation and use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities are becoming more common, due in no small part to the evidence heard at the Royal Commission. [ + ]

With air travel comes the rapid spread of pathogens and dissemination of infectious diseases. Mobilising channels to disseminate health information to passengers could help reduce risk. [ + ]

Devices like wristband and label printers are crucial for accuracy and efficiency in patient identification and labelling of test samples. [ + ]