Tag: Healthcare Facilities
Doctors' group protests against maternity services move
The fight to retain services at a New South Wales far south coast hospital has received the backing the Rural Doctors Association, which mounted a protest in Sydney at the weekend over a range of health issues.[MORE]
Oppn wants hold on hospital plans
The Tasmanian Opposition says the Government should delay building a new Royal Hobart Hospital until there is some economic security.[MORE]
Mater up-beat about luring more specialists
Mackay's Mater hospital says it is confident of attracting four new specialist doctors before the middle of next year.[MORE]
Hospital scorecards could disadvantage older patients: AMAQ
The Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says national performance scorecards may prompt hospitals to cherry-pick their patients. [MORE]
Protesters march against Pambula health plans
Anger about New South Wales' far south coast health services spilled over at the weekend when about 2,000 people rallied in support of the Pambula Hospital.[MORE]
North coast health council welcomes Garling findings
The North Coast Area Health Advisory Council has welcomed the findings of the Garling Report into Acute Care in New South Wales public hospitals.[MORE]
Extra hospital funding to reduce waiting times: Gallagher
The ACT Government says an extra $80 million in Commonwealth funding for Canberra's public hospitals will help reduce waiting times.[MORE]
RDH 'asked for CCTV camera' before baby rape
RDH staff had requested a CCTV camera from management before a baby was raped at the hospital.[MORE]
Reducing NSW trauma centres 'overdue'
The Australasian College of Emergency Medicine says a move to reduce the number of major trauma centres in New South Wales hospitals is long overdue.[MORE]
Labor MPs 'must support Vanessa's Law'
New South Wales Labor MPs are being urged to support the Opposition's bill to improve medical care for children in the state's hospitals.[MORE]
Stanhope hopeful on COAG health boost
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says he is hopeful of being able to negotiate a satisfactory outcome on health funding at tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments meeting. [MORE]
Government hopeful of encouraging nurses back
Government says it is injecting a record amount of funds into aged care, and it hopes it will encourage nurses back into the sector.[MORE]
Wagga cited in Garling health report
A comprehensive report into acute care in New South Wales public hospitals includes many references to evidence given by Riverina residents.[MORE]
Child hospital bill 'a tribute to Vanessa'
The NSW Opposition wants paediatricians to oversee the treatment of children in adult wards. [MORE]
Stressed aged care nurses quitting
Researchers are warning that about a third of aged care workers could leave the industry in the next year because of job stress.[MORE]
Rees open to healthcare review recommendations
The New South Wales Government says it will consult fully as it prepares its response to a healthcare report.[MORE]
Asbestos found around Collinsville Hospital
The State Government has confirmed asbestos has been found around the Collinsville Hospital in north Queensland.[MORE]
Opposition under fire over Cairns Hospital documents
The State Government says the Opposition has not met its promise to release the documents used to plan a new Cairns Hospital in far north Queensland.[MORE]
NSW hospitals in period of crisis: report
The man appointed to examine acute care services in NSW has handed down his long-awaited report.[MORE]
Two NSW hospitals fudged figures?
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca says he is seeking more information about claims two hospitals manipulated the performance figures of their emergency departments.[MORE]
Emergency ward open '24-7' after funds boost
The operators of Portland's public hospital say its emergency ward will be able to operate around-the-clock from next year.[MORE]
Modbury Hospital cancer services cut: Oppn
The SA Opposition says the Govt has cut cancer treatment services at the Modbury Hospital.[MORE]
Stop ignoring rural health: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association says it will demand improvements to maternity and paediatric services in regional areas when it meets with the New South Wales Health Minister this afternoon.[MORE]
Another Canberra GP clinic to close
The Lyons Medical Practice in southern Canberra will shut its doors in three weeks. [MORE]
Bairnsdale health service bans smoking
Smoking has been banned on all campuses of the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.[MORE]
