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New eHealth “learning centre” goes live 11 May 2012 | 06:47 pm
An online “learning centre” which details how the Australian Government’s new electronic health record system will work for patients and practitioners has been launched.
More Choice, Easier Access and Better Care for Older Australians 20 Apr 2012 | 12:20 pm
Under landmark changes to the aged care system, more people will get to keep their home, and more people will get to stay in their home as they receive aged care.
International Experts Complement Australia’s Organ and Tissue Donation Reform 28 Mar 2012 | 01:48 pm
Visiting Australia for the 2012 Annual DonateLife Network Forum, Dr Laura Siminoff from the USA and Associate Professor Marti Manyalich from Spain have joined delegates to share their experience of or...
New Nepean Hospital Surgical Wing to Reduce Penrith Waiting Times 12 Mar 2012 | 12:53 pm
Residents of Penrith will have shorter waiting times and greater access to surgical procedures with the opening of a new surgical wing at Nepean hospital.
New Data Shows How Often Hospital Staff Wash Their Hands 6 Mar 2012 | 03:46 pm
Doctors and nurses will be given more information about how they can continue to protect their patients from the spread of infectious diseases with the release of new national data on how often hospit...
Final Report of National Advisory Council on Dental Health 27 Feb 2012 | 01:34 pm
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has welcomed the final report of the National Advisory Council on Dental Health.
1,000 new GPs registrars start work in local communities 23 Feb 2012 | 01:14 pm
A record number of medical school graduates have this year begun their vocational training to become GPs under a $150 million Australian Government program.
New Study Finds Shorter Waiting Times May Save Lives 6 Feb 2012 | 01:15 pm
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has welcomed a new study which shows the Australian Government’s policy of cutting the time patients wait in hospital emergency departments can “save lives.”
Open for Business: Australia’s First National Mental Health Commission 23 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pm
The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, launched Australia’s first National Mental Health Commission on 23 January 2012.
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline is of great assistance to new parents 2 Jan 2012 | 08:59 am
Parents celebrating the arrival of a baby in the New Year are reminded about the Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline – 1800 882 436.
