21 May 2024
Measles alert for south western Sydney May 2024
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in south western Sydney.
21 May 2024
Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways
The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.
21 May 2024
Is prescription affordability impacting hospitalisations?
Research has revealed patients unable to pay for medication are ending up in hospitals, as doctors call for cost-of-living relief.
21 May 2024
Palliative Medicine Institute needed to address care gaps for rural communities
People in rural Australia die earlier the further they live from major cities and yet they have less opportunity to receive specialist palliative care than their urban counterparts.
21 May 2024
Update on Independent Review of Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes
The circumstances regarding an additional number of deaths that occurred at the Launceston General Hospital will be reviewed, following advice from the Independent Review – Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes.
21 May 2024
Help design healthcare services for multicultural communities and homeless people
Two groups in South Western Sydney have been identified as needing better support to access to healthcare:
21 May 2024
World-first drug developed to help fight sepsis in children
Children’s Health Queensland researchers have tested a new drug that could prevent sepsis deaths in children.
20 May 2024
Update to National Palliative Care Standards released
At a key moment in Australia’s health reform journey, the long-standing benchmark for the delivery of quality palliative care has been updated.
20 May 2024
Age lowered for bowel cancer screening
From the age of 45, eligible Australians will soon be able to screen with the national program as part of this year’s Federal Budget package.
20 May 2024
Thank you to our valued National Asthma Council volunteers
It’s National Volunteer Week (20-26 May 2024), an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community.