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TAFE NSW, Inverell Hospital partner to tackle regional staff shortages
The partnership provides workplace immersion training for trainees by allowing them to shadow qualified nurses during their 80-hour hospital-based program. [ + ]
Small weight gains can increase back pain, disability risk
A study linking body composition and back pain in men has found that as little as three kilograms of weight over five years increases pain risk and disability. [ + ]
$100m+ hospital opens in Sydney's north
Owned by the Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (AUHPT), the hospital is leased for 30 years to Wyvern Health, which operates under a doctor-owned model. [ + ]
Top international gong for SA-based NDIS provider
South Australian NDIS provider Utopia Care has won its second major award — being recognised at the International Enablement Awards in London. [ + ]
NHMRC announces new council
Under the leadership of Professor Caroline Homer AO, a midwifery researcher and expert in maternal and newborn health care, the new council will serve until June 2027. [ + ]
DHCRC project to deliver benchmarking tool for AI in health
The initiative complements efforts by governments, peak organisations, and clinical professional and safety bodies to ensure safe deployment of AI in health care. [ + ]
New Royal Perth Hospital Innovation Hub to boost collaboration
A new innovation hub has officially opened at Royal Perth Hospital to help Western Australian clinicians connect, collaborate and innovate. [ + ]
Certain hormone treatments linked to increased heart disease risk
Specific hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots. [ + ]
Private health insurers to resume paying single room rates
Private health insurers will resume paying single room rates when their members use the public system, the NSW Government has announced. [ + ]
FWLHD launches chronic wound care clinic
The launch follows a 20-week trial that provided patients with vital wound and stoma care, management and education. [ + ]
AIA Australia launches virtual mental health service
Mental health disorders account for 20% of AIA Australia's life insurance claim book, making them the second most-claimed condition. [ + ]
Depressive disorders: 70% of Australians not getting adequate treatment
Minimally adequate treatment is defined as at least one month of medication in addition to four visits to a doctor or eight sessions with a professional. [ + ]
Designs unveiled for the new Melton Hospital
The Victorian Health and Building Authority (VHBA) has unveiled designs for the new Melton Hospital. [ + ]
High blood pressure costs Australia $1.2bn a year
Australia’s high blood pressure problem costs the country AU$1.2bn a year, with patients covering 40% of the bill in out-of-pocket charges, and the taxpayer footing the remaining 60%. [ + ]
'Calming agent' could help treat diabetic heart disease
Heart conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks and heart failure are said to be the leading killers of people with diabetes, driving a growing global health crisis. [ + ]