Finalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards Announced
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithFinalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced.
Health Groups Oppose Budget Cuts to Health Flexible Funds
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithPeak organisations from the health and community sectors are calling on the Australian Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $200 million in funding from the Health Flexible Funds.
Got A Wound? Get A Wound Expert
25 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThis week ( 23 - 27 March) is Wound Awareness Week, raising public awareness of the epidemic of hard-to-heal wounds, which are a significant burden on the health care system.
New AIHW Report: Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease-Australian facts: risk factors
25 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that two-in-three Australian adults have at least three or more risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
National Health and Medical Research Council Grants Announced
25 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe outcomes of $123.5 million worth of National Health and Medical Research Council grants have been announced.
Alive and clicking – using the patient voice (via social media) to drive safety and quality
25 March, 2015 by ahhb
David Tune Announced As Aged Care Sector Committee Chair
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawAssistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield has announced the appointment of Mr David Tune AO PSM as Chair of the Government’s Aged Care Sector Committee.
Report Findings On GP Visit Frequencies
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawMore than one-third of Australians (35.3%) went to a GP six or more times in 2012–13, the latest report from the National Health Performance Authority has found.
Global Review Of Sepsis Necessary
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawAfter a study done in Australia and New Zealand found that one in eight patients with infections severe enough to require admission into intensive care didn't meet current criteria, experts have called for a global review of guidelines.
PalAssist, New QLD Helpline For Palliative Care Service
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawPatients and their families in Queensland now have greater access to support thanks to PalAssist, a 24-hour helpline operated by the Cancer Council Queensland.
NHMRC Announces New Gender Equity Policy
19 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to support the progression of women in health and medical research, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has issued a new gender equity policy.
Consumer Health Forum of Australia Appoints CEO
18 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Consumer Health Forum of Australia has announced Leanne Wells as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Australia Provides Medical Assistance to Vanuatu
18 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithAustralia is providing medical assistance and urban search and rescue capability to Vanuatu in response to the devastation resulting from Tropical Cyclone Pam.
