11 Jul 2024
Consultation on revised standards for specialist international medical graduates
The AMA’s submission supports simplifying the process for specialist international medical graduates but only if concerns are addressed.
11 Jul 2024
AMA scope of practice submission takes a stronger stand
The AMA’s submission takes a stronger stance against key issues in the scope of practice review, however undertakes to work constructively ahead of the release of the draft final report later this year.
11 Jul 2024
Assignment of Benefit legislation passed
The legislation passed last week and follows AMA advocacy to fix out-of-date rules under the Health Insurance Act.
11 Jul 2024
"Shortages of critical pain relief continue – advice to clinicians"
Long standing challenges around the supply of critical pain relief medicines continue to cause anxiety and leave patients, their families, and health professionals distressed.
11 Jul 2024
Tugun Satellite Hospital (Banyahrmabah) celebrates 10,000 patients as rollout comes to a close
Tugun Satellite Hospital (Banyahrmabah) offers a full suite of services as the Day Medical Unit opens. More than 11,700 patients have been treated at Tugun Satellite Hospital’s (Banyahrmabah) Minor Injury and Illness Clinic since opening.
11 Jul 2024
Managing diabetes is key to a healthy pregnancy and baby, local mum says
With the right planning and preparation, women with diabetes can “absolutely” have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
11 Jul 2024
Primary healthcare in the spotlight at leadership lunch
Value for money and access to quality healthcare were the subjects of discussion when SWSPHN CEO, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, joined other health sector advocates at a luncheon hosted by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue in Parramatta on Wednesday, 10 July.
10 Jul 2024
MPs tour region’s newest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Bankstown
SWSPHN Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Kristen Short, joined representatives from MyHealth, and Federal MPs Jason Clare and Tony Burke to tour the new Medicare Bankstown Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) on Tuesday, 9 July
10 Jul 2024
Information supports RSV immunisation program for vulnerable babies
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory infection which mostly affects young children. Most symptoms are usually mild, but some children can get very sick and need hospitalisation.
10 Jul 2024
Free public healthcare for people fleeing the Israel-Gaza conflict
NSW Health is providing access to free public hospital services for people fleeing the Israel-Gaza war who arrived in Australia on, or after, 17 October 2023.