21 Jun 2024
GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage
A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.
21 Jun 2024
Outcomes of the May 2024 PBAC Intracycle meeting
Outcomes of the May 2024 PBAC Intracycle meeting
21 Jun 2024
Medical Research Future Fund supports new biotech company tackling hard-to-treat cancers
Thanks to funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), Ternarx will use world-leading technology to target difficult to treat cancers.
21 Jun 2024
Three new mpox cases detected in NSW
NSW Health is asking gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to be on the lookout for symptoms of mpox following the recent detection of new cases.
21 Jun 2024
Community partnership recognised with Zest award
Thank you, and congratulations to the Fairfield Health Alliance Gambling Working Group on winning the 2024 ZEST Award for Outstanding Community Partnership.
21 Jun 2024
Are your vaccinations up-to-date?
Flu vaccine The annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months or over and is free for some people under the National Immunisation Program.
21 Jun 2024
Regular checks can help keep your diabetes under control
The diabetes annual cycle of care is a checklist designed to help keep diabetes under control to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
20 Jun 2024
RFP: Fairfield Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Eligible general practices are invited to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic with Fairfield Local Government Area
20 Jun 2024
‘Engineering feat’ connects SMHRU with GCUH
The installation of a new linkway connecting the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) with Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)’s F Block has marked a significant milestone for the project, which is due to be completed at the end of 2024.
20 Jun 2024
AMA supports decision to reinstate ban on child spinal manipulation
AMA President Steve Robson has backed the decision to reinstate the ban on chiropractors performing spinal manipulation of young children and babies