A new treatment has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for vulnerable Australians. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major health concern across the nation, with over 1.2 million Aussies...
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Life-Saving Defibrillators Available for NSW Sports Facilities
NSW sporting clubs and organisations have the opportunity to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which...
Life-Saving defibrillators Available for NSW Sports Facilities
NSW sporting clubs and organisations have the opportunity to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which...
Survey Reveals Social Media Impacts on Children
The Minns Labor Government has released the findings of a major statewide survey, revealing widespread community concerns about the impact of social media on children, young people, and broader society. The survey, conducted between 11 August and 15 September this...
New Research Grant for Indigenous Heart Health
The NSW Government’s commitment to closing the gap with improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people takes a step forward with the launch of a pioneering $5 million research program focused on improving cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading...
Whooping Cough Cases Rise in NSW
Whooping cough infections continue to rise across NSW, with NSW Health encouraging parents to take steps to protect their newborn baby. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that spreads from one person to another and causes severe episodes of coughing. The symptoms...
NSW Government Gives Nurses and Midwives an Interim 3% Pay Rise
NSW nurses and midwives have agreed to a four-week pause in industrial action, and a 3% interim pay rise backdated to July 1, while negotiations with the government over pay and conditions are ongoing. Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed that both the government and...
40% of women in the Hunter New England Overdue for Breast Screening
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 from Hunter New England Local Health District are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with almost than 40 (39.7) per cent of women in the region overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screen. Olasunbo...
Samuel Johnson’s Quest for Better Cancer Treatment
Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson paid a visit to Inverell yesterday, raising awareness towards better cancer treatment in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. Mr Johnson spoke about the need of Precision Medicine, a type of treatment that focuses on...