Tag: Healthcare Facilities
Ambulance Service defends health services in Ouse
Tasmania's Ambulance Service has hit back at claims that health services in the Central Highlands are inadequate.[MORE]
Too many children waiting longer for surgery: Robertson
The Health Minister says there are too many children waiting longer than they should for surgery in Queensland's public hospitals.[MORE]
Union: Hundreds of workers lose medical facilities at Woodside plant.
The CFMEU accuses Woodside of removing medical facilities for hundreds of workers.[MORE]
Staff shortages force early discharge of mental health patients: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition says mental health patients are being discharged early from a major Brisbane hospital, because of staff shortages.[MORE]
Hospital yet to find clinical pharmacologist
ACT Health will readvertise for a clinical pharmacologist at the Canberra Hospital after negotiations with a prospective candidate failed.[MORE]
No need for Mackay hospital hearing: Commission
The Health Quality Complaints Commission (HQCC) says there is no need for a public hearing into health services at the Mackay Base Hospital in north Queensland.[MORE]
Poor Australians have fewer teeth: report
A new report shows public dental patients in Australia suffer poorer oral health than the rest of the population.[MORE]
Cancer clinic to close
The cancer clinic at Calvary John James Hospital in southern Canberra is to close by the end of September.[MORE]
'Super bug' may be linked to poor hygiene: expert
An infectious disease expert says the outbreak of the VRE 'super bug' in a New South Wales north coast hospital is likely due to poor hygiene and infection control.[MORE]
Robertson recognises health education facilities
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson has given formal recognition to the new clinical school of medicine, at Nambour General Hospital, as a teaching facility.[MORE]
'Super bug' cancels elective surgery
An antibiotic resistant 'super bug' has forced Coffs Harbour Health Campus, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, to cancel elective surgery again today.[MORE]
Ambulance boost for southern Qld
Three new ambulances worth $500,000 are being delivered to stations in south-west Queensland to replace older models.[MORE]
Residents protest against medical centre closure
Hundreds of residents at Wanniassa have attended a protest demanding their local medical centre reconsider closing its doors.[MORE]
Alice hospital highlights shorter wait times
The general manager of the Alice Springs Hospital says there have been improvements since an internal review revealing huge waiting lists.[MORE]
More work urged on flying obstetric, gynaecological service review
Queensland's Health Minister has asked for more work to be done on a review of the flying obstetric and gynaecological service.[MORE]
Mandatory reporting laws won't fix health system, AMAQ says
The AMAQ says mandatory reporting of misconduct by doctors is not the best way to ensure patient safety.[MORE]
Nash pushes for more hospital funds
The duty Senator for the New South Wales north coast, Fiona Nash, says the Murwillumbah Hospital could still face a services downgrade unless it attracts more government funding.[MORE]
Flying doctors' chairman visits Broken Hill
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) national chairman, Tim Fischer, arrived at Broken Hill yesterday afternoon as part of his week long Flying into the Future Tour.[MORE]
Compensation flagged amid dangerous doctor fears
A report into the Mackay Base Hospital has called for an audit of surgical procedures of an overseas-trained doctor.[MORE]
More regulation sought for private run nursing homes
The Australian Nursing Federation is calling for greater regulation of the privately run nursing home sector.[MORE]
Survey reveals baby-boomers' retirement cash fears
Three-quarters of baby boomers may not be able to afford health care in retirement. [MORE]
Uncertainty surrounds Molong health centre plans
Soaring costs could force the Cabonne Shire Council to scrap plans for a new medical centre in Molong.[MORE]
Gold Coast hospital investigating possible cancer clusters
A Gold Coast private hospital is investigating concerns from some staff about a possible cancer cluster at the facility.[MORE]
NW hospitals lead statewide reform
The rationalisation of Tasmania's hospital services is to begin in the state's north west.[MORE]
Tas Govt may change hospital plans to appease ports
The Tasmanian Government has indicated it will consider changing its plans for the new Royal Hobart Hospital development to allow more space for the city's working port.[MORE]
