Research Australia Awards Open
29 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithFor the first time, achievements in health services research will be recognised as a category in the Research Australia Awards, now open for nominations.
Preventing Poor Health Outcomes among Male Babies
27 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithA team from the University of Adelaide's Robinson's Research Institute has been studying the underlying genetic and developmental reasons of poor health comes among male babies.
Learning to Walk Inspires New Steps in Brain Research
26 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7834" align="alignright" width="200"] Tyler, Mac and Rick Shine[/caption]
World Congress on Public Health to be Held in Melbourne, 2017
26 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithMembers of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) meeting in Geneva have unanimously supported the 15th World Congress on Public Health to be held in Melbourne, Australia in 2017, attracting more than 2000 delegates.
Associate Professor Brian Owler elected Federal President of the AMA
26 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithSydney neurosurgeon, Associate Professor Brian Owler, has been elected Federal President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
Melanoma Rates are Falling in Young Queenslanders
22 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithMelanoma rates are falling in young Queenslanders, according to new figures published by Scientists from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and Cancer Council Queensland.
Quality Use of Medicines is Not an Outdated Concept
22 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithA panel of representatives from across the health and medicines sector has agreed at the opening plenary session of the National Medicines Symposium (NMS) 2014 that quality use of medicines is not an outdated concept.
Nominations Open for 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithNominations are now open for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards which acknowledge and celebrate exceptional nurses and midwives working in Western Australia’s public, private and non-government organisations.
Electronic Health Record Review Releases its Recomendations
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithCHF also supports several other review recommendations, including:
World Family Doctor Day Celebrates the Role of General Practice
19 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) is encouraging all General Practitioners to commit to delivering high quality family care during its World Family Doctor Day awareness campaign today (Monday 19 May).
Queensland Doctors Cautiously Vote to Accept Government Contracts
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithQueensland doctors have cautiously voted to accept the Government’s improved contracts and have vowed to continue fighting for the rights of Queensland patients.
AAMRI Praises Budget Commitment to Medical Research
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has praised the commitment to medical research in the 2014-15 budget, including $1.1 billion for a new Medical Research Future Fund, to grow to $20 billion by 2020.
300 Additional Places Announced for the Australian General Practice Training Program
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe announcement of a further 300 training places, for the 2015 Australian General practice Training Program (AGPT) has been welcomed by General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA).
ANMF says 2014 Budget Rips Heart out of the Australian Health System
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithANMF Acting Federal Secretary Annie Butler says Tony Abbott's attack on Medicare has ripped the heart out of the Australian health system.
University of Adelaide Approves Final Details of Medical and Nursing School Building
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Adelaide's Council has approved final details of the new Medical and Nursing School building in Adelaide's West End, which will make the University of Adelaide the largest research presence in the State’s Health and Biomedical Precinct.
