NSW Health launches strategy to target obesity rates
07 September, 2022With an aim to boost the health of children and adults across the state over the next decade, NSW Health has launched a new healthy eating and active living strategy.
Back pain: active approaches, not medication, more effective
02 September, 2022The ACSQHC is advocating a shift towards active approaches to support Australians with low back pain, with the release of a new clinical care standard.
PHAA urges investment in sustainable public health workforce
31 August, 2022The association has welcomed the focus of this week's Job and Skills Summit, but urged investment in and action on the National Preventive Health Strategy.
Collaboration to deliver antiviral face masks, other PPE
26 August, 2022Tech company Xefco and Deakin University researchers have joined forces to deliver longer-life antiviral face masks and other PPE.
Consumers Health Forum appoints Dr Elizabeth Deveny as interim CEO
24 August, 2022Dr Elizabeth Deveny will lead CHF during the next few months while an executive search for a new ongoing CEO is undertaken.
ADHA signs agreement with HL7 Australia
24 August, 2022The MoU aims to support the development and implementation of digital health standards and specifications.
Plenary Health and Western Health team up to support nurses
24 August, 2022Plenary Health has partnered with Western Health Foundation to increase opportunities for clinical staff through ICU nursing scholarships and important health research programs.
Dwyer Series RSME Room Status Monitor
22 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdThe Series RSME Room Status Monitor is designed for low differential pressure applications that require stringent pressure monitoring and alarming.
Acute violence: new care model to improve hospital staff safety
22 August, 2022The Sydney Local Health District is implementing a new model where a specialised experienced team will be available 24/7 to address acute work-related violence.
Westwick-Farrow Media launches Aged Health
04 August, 2022Aged Health, a national print and digital publication, is aimed at helping aged care professionals stay on top of the latest developments in the industry.
Steve Robson and Danielle McMullen to head up AMA
02 August, 2022The election, at the AMA's National Conference, follows the conclusion of the two-year terms of President Dr Omar Khorshid and Vice President Dr Chris Moy.
Kylie Woolcock appointed AHHA Chief Executive
05 July, 2022The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association has appointed Kylie Woolcock as Chief Executive.
Sorbent Professional personal hygiene products
01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdSolaris Paper has introduced the Sorbent range of products into the care market as Sorbent Professional.
Subsidy indexation figure inadequate: ACCPA
01 July, 2022ACCPA Interim CEO Paul Sadler said the announcement is dire news for aged care providers who have been stretched beyond their financial and organisational limits.
Clinical trials: the big shift is here
16 June, 2022 by Nick Northcott*For too long now, clinical trials in Australia have taken place to significantly varied standards. But a cultural shift is coming.