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Nina Alvarez is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel. Her interests include writing, particularly about the healthcare sector and the many ways it can improve to further benefit people from all walks of life.

Fresh Start
Healthcare, Hospitals, Mental Health
Rehabilitation centre Fresh Start undergoes transformation
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

WA-based not-for-profit alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Fresh Start is undergoing some upgrades to its Northam services. The Northam Recovery Centre is upgrading its accommodation and common

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emergency departments
Healthcare, Hospitals
$24M for research to reduce pressure on emergency departments
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

The Morrison Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce waiting times in hospital Emergency Departments (ED).

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sleeplessness
Healthcare, Learning - Topics, Mental Health, Public Health and Careers
Sleeplessness of Australians explored in new national study
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

A new report from the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness and the Centre for Social Impact shows thousands of Australians struggle with sleeplessness. Released on

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ovarian cancer
Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Ovarian cancer risk may be determined by future smear tests
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Smear tests are usually used to detect abnormalities in cells that could develop into cervical cancer. Two new studies have indicated that one day they

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wet cough
Children's Health, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
New research sheds light on kids’ persistent wet cough
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Children who experience a nasty and persistent wet cough may be affected by an antibiotic-resistant slime, new research suggests. Some kids with stubborn coughs had

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AI technology
Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Malnutrition threat reduced by AI technology, research shows
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

A new study in Canada shows that AI technology can outperform staff when it comes to monitoring the nutrient intake of residents in long-term care.

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sub-variant
COVID-19, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Sub-variant of Omicron under investigation, scientists say
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants. Now the

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booster vaccine
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare
Eligible Australian kids 16+ can now get a booster vaccine
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

From today, eligible Australians aged 16 and 17 years old will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine, following recommendations from the Australian Technical

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Hear For You
Children's Health, Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology, Mental Health
Hear For You launches social campaign for youth mental health
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

Australian NDIS provider, Hear For You has launched a social media campaign, titled ‘#undeafeated’, to help young deaf people better connect to mental health services.

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bonus
Aged Care, Healthcare
$800 bonus to support Australia’s Aged Care workforce
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

The Morrison Government will provide $210 million to support the aged care workforce to continue to care for older Australians during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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convicted
Aged Care, Healthcare
Man convicted of allowing unregistered individuals as care facility workers
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

A man who allowed unregistered individuals to provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to aged care residents in Victoria was convicted in the Magistrates Court

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typhoon
Children's Health, Healthcare, International News
Nutrition at risk for Typhoon-hit Filipino families, WFP warns
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

Three weeks after Super Typhoon Odette (known internationally as Rai) devastated a huge swathe of the Philippines, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is

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