22 Jul 2024
Indoor gas poisoning warning
Tasmanians may put themselves or their families at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes, shacks, sheds, caravans and boats by using fuel-burning (gas, oil, kerosene, diesel, petrol) heating or cooking appliances inside, or in poorly ventilated areas.
22 Jul 2024
‘I don’t have any doubt whether I’m making a difference’
The RACGP has launched a GP training campaign to attract the next generation of doctors to the profession, as graduates spruik a job in the bush.
22 Jul 2024
Webinars on cervical screening for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients
NACCHO are hosting two CPD accredited webinars for healthcare workers on the cervical screening self-collection option. The webinars will focus on how to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix in their cervical screening.
22 Jul 2024
General Practice Census aims to create snapshot of current primary care workforce
SWSPHN is calling on local general practices and general practice staff to complete our first region-wide General Practice Census.
22 Jul 2024
Practice Nurse Profile – Clarissa Cuellar
Although she has only been a practice nurse for six months, Clarissa Cuellar is passionate about patient care and the difference she can make in people’s lives. Working at Eagle Vale Medical Centre,
19 Jul 2024
EOI open to establish medical and dental service at Oran Park
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from capable medical and dental centre service providers interested in fitting out, leasing and operating a medical and dental premises at Oran Park.
19 Jul 2024
Exercise most benefits those with highest OA pain: Study
Research indicates physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain.
19 Jul 2024
CHF calls on National Cabinet to harmonise ambulance costs across Australia
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is calling on National Cabinet and National Health Ministers to bring harmonisation, reform and fairness to the way Australians are charged for using an ambulance.
19 Jul 2024
Making the transition from children’s to adult palliative care less daunting
Transitioning from children’s health services to the adult health care system is a big deal, and it can be daunting.
19 Jul 2024
Warning of potentially deadly synthetic opioidz
South Australians are being warned about the presence of a potentially deadly synthetic opioid in illicit drugs after an Adelaide man nearly died.