29 May 2024

Virtual fly-through provides preview of new Coomera Hospital

The community can take a sneak peek at what’s to come with the release of artist impressions and a virtual fly-through animation of the new Coomera Hospital.

28 May 2024

International conference gives HealthPathways team a chance to shine

Kira Chamberlain, Kirsty Young, Ben Neville and Alissa Nicolaidis.SWSPHN representatives had the opportunity to share ideas – and present some of their own – at the HealthPathways Conference 2024 held in Brisbane earlier this month.

28 May 2024

Local Public Health Unit updates on pertussis, respiratory viruses and pneumonia

The South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Public Health Unit (PHU) has provided the following public health updates.

28 May 2024

GPs urged to ask about period pain early

A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.

28 May 2024

Launceston General Hospital helipad aerobridge installed

Construction of the new helipad at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has reached a key milestone with the installation of the aerobridge linking the helipad to the hospital.

28 May 2024

Study links Ozempic to kidney failure prevention

It found semaglutide reduced risk of major kidney events by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients, but GPs have urged caution.

28 May 2024

OCP pharmacy pilot announced for WA

While the RACGP does not support pharmacy prescribing, its place on the working group is an opportunity to minimise risk.

28 May 2024

Are young people in aged care being overprescribed?

Following revelations that much-needed medication reviews are being missed and younger residents are facing an increase in polypharmacy, what can GPs do?

28 May 2024

GPs urged to screen for period pain early

A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.

28 May 2024

Dr Kate Kearney, AMA Board Chair, steps down

After four years of dedicated service, Dr Kate Kearney is stepping down from the AMA Board and her role as Chair.