New Report Looks at Burden of Disease
30 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithTownsville Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Opens
21 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithTownsville Hospital's stand-alone paediatric intensive care unit has opened today, completing a full suite of intensive care services for children and adults at the hospital.
World Pharmacists Day 2014
25 September, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawToday is World Pharmacists Day, giving Australian pharmacists, who are among the top three trusted professions in the nation, plenty of reasons to smile.
Report Highlights Challenges of Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
10 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new 'pull no punches' report by the National Breast Cancer Foundation is drawing attention to the unique challenges faced by the 800 young women diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year.
Research Activities Launched at Fiona Stanley Hospital
14 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith less than two months until the first patients enter Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia, a major milestone has been realised with the launch of research activities. Health Minister Kim Hames launched the Warren Jones Institute for Community Health and Medical Research, established as a joint endeavour withthe $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital to raise funds and provide financial support for medical research, scholarships and research education.
The Queensland Plan Puts Spotlight on Health Prevention
31 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Heart Foundation has applauded the release of the Queensland Plan, by Premier Newman, on its aim for Queensland to be the leader on health prevention in Australia.
Bodies Servicing those with Dementia Now in Jeopardy
27 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged & Community Services Australia is growing increasingly concerned the Coalition Government will pull funding for aged care programs after it suddenly ceased funding the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement.
Research Grants Awarded to Developing New Therapies for Life-threatening Infections
24 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithFunding worth almost $10 million will see scientists develop cutting edge treatments for life-threatening infections caused by bacterial superbugs.
Nurses Remain Australia's Most Ethical and Trusted Professionals
23 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithFor the 20th consecutive year, Nurses have been voted Australia’s most ethical and trusted professionals, with pharmacists and doctors ranked second and third respectively.
Scientists Able to Measure Infection Risk from a Droplet of Blood
28 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithA team of researchers at BioMEMS resource centre at Massachesetts General hospital have discovered a way to measure infection risk from a droplet of blood in a few minutes.
New Paediatric Ward Unveiled at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth
20 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe new paediatric ward and playground at the $2billion Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) in Perth has been unveiled.
International gathering of world-leading pathologists
14 February, 2013 by John ConnoleAustralasia’s largest gathering of world leading pathologists is taking place in Melbourne next week.
