26 Aug 2024

Increase your knowledge at diabetes masterclass

Registrations are now open for the Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass 2024 Series.

26 Aug 2024

Photography exhibition looks to the sky for inspiration

The annual Gold Coast Photographic Society (GCPS) showcase exhibition is on display in the Gold Coast University Hospital foyer until 29 August, thanks to the Creative Health Hub.

26 Aug 2024

Funding boost for ‘shared care model’ to improve diabetes outcomes

The Australian-first trial will see general practices collaborate with exercise physiologists to improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.

26 Aug 2024

‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.

26 Aug 2024

RACGP questions chronic disease funding ‘vacuum of information’

The Commonwealth has dropped new details about the revised MBS framework, but a persistent lack of funding details has GPs concerned.

26 Aug 2024

MyHeart MyLife patient support program now available

The Heart Foundation’s new MyHeart MyLife patient support program is now available for all adults living with coronary heart disease in Australia.

26 Aug 2024

"HPV self-collection: are you ready to support the choice?"

A new national cervical screening campaign is starting next month and is likely to increase patient demand for the HPV self-collection option.

26 Aug 2024

Fast, simple, safe, effective treatment available to cure hepatitis C

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be easily cured in 98 per cent of cases with a simple tablet prescribed by a GP, yet more than 7,600 people in South Western Sydney are living with the life-threatening condition – a prevalence 7.4 per cent higher than the national average.

26 Aug 2024

2024 Healthy Tasmania grants applications

Applications for Healthy Tasmania’s 2024 ‘Healthy Focus’ and ‘Step Forward’ grants are now open!

23 Aug 2024

COVID-19 update 23 August 2024

COVID-19 cases in SA There have been 237 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.