The expansion will see the addition of two theatres and 14 new beds, bringing the hospital's total capacity to eight theatres and 40 beds. [ + ]

The ADHA, in partnership with the DoHAC and Services Australia, has published a strategic plan to drive uptake of Healthcare Identifiers Service (HI Service). [ + ]

The federal government has appointed Erin Dale in the newly established role of Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner to ramp up the fight against black market nicotine products. [ + ]

New research suggests that 'exercise snacks' — very short bursts of relatively intense activity separated by intervals of hours — could be a way to reduce sedentary time and improve fitness. [ + ]

This pilot program in health care is the first such intervention, but it is expected to pave the way for additional ISACs to be established in other industries. [ + ]

The 10th edition of the widely used resource builds on its long history of guiding preventive activities in general practice. [ + ]

Despite improvements in data sharing, more changes are still needed to ensure patient-centred care, medical advancements, and trust in the pharmaceutical industry. [ + ]

The research comes amid growing concerns about maternity care experiences that were highlighted in the final report of the inquiry into birth trauma. [ + ]

The federal government has announced $16 million to support 11 innovative healthcare projects in rural and remote Australia. [ + ]

The guidelines aim to improve care of preterm babies — those born before 32 weeks' gestation — from the time they leave hospital up until six years of age. [ + ]

The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes. [ + ]

The launch into Telstra Health's Smart Connected Care was announced at the RACGP Practice Owners Conference in Cairns, Australia. [ + ]

Emerging and endemic infectious diseases in humans and animals pose a major challenge in the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions. [ + ]

Healthcare professionals at the coalface of cyber attacks are being urged to immunise their businesses against threats as incidents surge. [ + ]

The smartphone tool, said to have an accuracy rating of 82% for detecting stroke, would not replace comprehensive clinical diagnostic tests for stroke. [ + ]