12 Feb 2024
Stronger You Stronger Mob
The Mental Health Commission has launched a new campaign, ‘Stronger You, Stronger Mob’, helping young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain a ‘strong inner spirit’.
11 Feb 2024
Measles alert for northern NSW
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in northern NSW.
10 Feb 2024
Carbon monoxide poisoning at Thebarton
SA Health is encouraging anyone still experiencing ongoing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning after visiting the Ice Arena last night to seek medical attention.
09 Feb 2024
‘The world’s your oyster when you’re a rural GP’
From New Guinea to Nepal, Arnhem Land to Adelaide, an emerging leader in rural medicine says remote practice has been life changing.
09 Feb 2024
COVID-19 update 9 February 2024
COVID cases in SA There have been 1,371 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. There were no new COVID-19 deaths notified to the Department for Health and Wellbeing. Please note, Births, Deaths and Marriages data is currently received on a monthly basis.
09 Feb 2024
A registered nurse and midwife has had her registration cancelled for 15 months for illegally accessing and sharing medical records
A tribunal has reprimanded, cancelled and disqualified a registered nurse and midwife from applying for registration for 15 months after she used her position to access family members’ medical record details without permission.
09 Feb 2024
Nurse disqualified and prohibited for six months for failing to give medication to eight aged care residents
A South Australian nurse has been disqualified and prohibited from providing health services for six months for failing to give medication to eight vulnerable aged-care residents, incorrectly disposing of medication and falsifying patient's clinical records.
09 Feb 2024
‘Breakthrough’ test for early dementia diagnosis a step closer
Use of the blood test is expanding and local experts are excited about the impact it could have in Australia – should it become available.
09 Feb 2024
GPs want Vic Premier to intervene in payroll tax
A trio of general practice groups, including the RACGP, have requested an urgent meeting with Jacinta Allan to resolve the issue.
09 Feb 2024
Have your say about your Australian Asthma Handbook
Improve asthma diagnosis and management for you and your patients.