07 Feb 2024
$35 million to fight blindness with artificial corneas
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting next generation technology that aims to fight blindness with bioengineered corneas.
07 Feb 2024
Investigations into Launceston General Hospital allegations underway
The Department of Health acknowledges the serious allegations against a former senior doctor at the Launceston General Hospital regarding reportable deaths, which have been raised by witnesses in evidence to the Select Committee on Transfer of Care Delays.
07 Feb 2024
TGA moves to address fluoxetine shortage
A temporary gap in availability has been addressed by listing an overseas alternative on the PBS.
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.