The Victorian Government is expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of a new 12-month pilot. [ + ]

Blue Light Card is providing exclusive benefits to recognise frontline workers with Fortem for Thank a First Responder Day on 7 June 2023. [ + ]

The Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report found a continuing decline in satisfaction with Australia's health system as it continues to be under strain. [ + ]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) has partnered with Vantari VR to roll out VR technology for education and training purposes in the ICU. [ + ]

A discovery on how botox enters brain cells could assist in development of treatments for a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection, botulism. [ + ]

Emergency departments are currently unsafe places for both professionals and patients, according to a survey. [ + ]

Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies. [ + ]

A new study of 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks' gestation is associated with a 37% decreased risk of perineal injury. [ + ]

Mater researchers in Brisbane are leading a trial of a flu vaccine that has the potential to provide greater and more durable protection against the virus. [ + ]

Applications are now open to any individual, institution or company seeking to develop, manufacture or commercialise a health-related product or service. [ + ]

A new survey suggests headaches affect 75% of women and 54% of men — and the impact could cost the Australian economy over $35.7 billion annually. [ + ]

Edith Cowan University's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute hopes to find out how and why nitrate has such contrasting potential risks and benefits. [ + ]

As the use of menstrual health apps continues to grow, Flinders University law experts have warned of the legal implications of who can access this highly personal data and how can it be used. [ + ]

The program will see cohort companies participate in a highly customised initiative that will support them to scale up and navigate the complex commercialisation pathway in digital and connected health. [ + ]

Monash IVF Group has launched a 'Digital Front Door' that supports the entire patient journey with comprehensive and flexible digital patient pathways. [ + ]