07 Feb 2024
BCNA welcomes new Peta Murphy Breast Imaging Suite at Frankston Hospital
Thousands of people in Frankston and broader Mornington Peninsula communities will have access to comprehensive public diagnostic breast imaging at the new Peta Murphy Breast Imaging Suite at Frankston Hospital.
07 Feb 2024
LOWITJA O’DONOGHUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Reflecting on the remarkable life and legacy of Lowitja O’Donoghue, it is impossible to overlook the profound sentiment that guided her journey – a love for her people. In her own words,
06 Feb 2024
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 2 Survey live
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 2 Survey live
06 Feb 2024
Emergency Department waiting time dashboard launched
From today, a new online tool is available providing an indication of the average Emergency Department (ED) waiting times for non-critical cases at all four public hospitals across the state.
06 Feb 2024
$20 million for research into childhood brain cancers
The Australian Government has announced $20 million for research into new treatments for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and other childhood brain cancers. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
06 Feb 2024
Australia’s oldest hospital recognised with Nightingale Award
Australia's oldest hospital has been presented with the prestigious Nightingale Badge, a worldwide symbol of nursing excellence, awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession.
06 Feb 2024
RACGP President’s Medicare health check
Read what Dr Nicole Higgins said to Australia’s healthcare leaders at last week’s commemoration of Medicare’s 40th birthday.
06 Feb 2024
Patient violence in general practice not ‘just part of the job’
With violence against healthcare workers increasing, Professor Leanne Rowe details steps GPs can take to protect themselves and their colleagues.
06 Feb 2024
New GP pathway to improve management of eating disorders
With patients facing unmet need for appropriate care, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician criteria has been expanded to include GPs.
06 Feb 2024
Strong GP support for subsidised children’s health checks
Nearly half of all respondents to a recent newsGP poll said more than 100 of their patients would benefit from the move.