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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.

plastic surgeons
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Queensland law changes concern plastic surgeons
Nina Alvarez Jun 9, 2022

People have used social media testimonials to build entire surgery practices without any medical qualifications, a Queensland inquiry has been told. Australian Society of Plastic

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technology
Aged Care, Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology
How technology enhances aged care practices in 2022
Nina Alvarez Jun 9, 2022

Technology has helped advance the healthcare industry for decades now, and it seems like it’s only upwards from here. It has enhanced systems and healthcare

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WS Audiology
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Medical Science and Technology
EnChroma launches glasses for the colour blind in Australia
Nina Alvarez Jun 7, 2022

EnChroma, Inc. – creators of glasses for colour blindness – today announced its expansion to Australia. Colour blindness affects one in 12 men (8%) and

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suicide
Children's Health, Mental Health
New support for children impacted by a family suicide
Nina Alvarez Jun 7, 2022

Children whose parent or sibling has died by suicide can now attend virtual and in-person day camps specially designed to help them process grief and

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tax
COVID-19, Healthcare, Public Health and Careers
New policies in place for COVID-19 tax deductions
Nina Alvarez Jun 7, 2022

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) anticipates that COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions taxpayers will be reporting this tax time. Assistant Commissioner Tim

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HSU
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
HSU launches legal crackdown on aged care outsourcing
Nina Alvarez Jun 7, 2022

The Health Services Union (HSU) today commences a precedent-setting legal push to prevent aged care operators slashing pay by engaging catering staff under the hospitality award through

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RMIT
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
New hub at RMIT to drive global digital health innovation
Nina Alvarez Jun 7, 2022

A new hub at RMIT University designed to drive digital health innovation to support healthcare transformation and citizen health in Australia and across the globe was officially launched in

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IVF
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
$2000 IVF rebates set up for NSW women under new fertility package
Nina Alvarez Jun 2, 2022

In an Australian first, women in NSW undergoing IVF and accessing other assisted reproductive treatments (ART) will be given a cash rebate of up to

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tobacco
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Join Australia’s biggest group of quitters on World No Tobacco Day
Nina Alvarez Jun 2, 2022

NSW Health is urging people who smoke to join the ranks of Australia’s largest quit-smoking group this World No Tobacco Day. The 2021 NSW Population Health

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The Pill
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Studies show ‘The Pill’ can greatly affect moods
Nina Alvarez Jun 2, 2022

Finding the right type of contraception is important. Oral contraception – also known as The Pill – is the most popular and widely used method.

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flu shots
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Public Health and Careers
Free flu shots for all in June
Nina Alvarez Jun 2, 2022

A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz from June 1 in an effort to combat this year’s

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Choosing Wisely
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Inaugural Choosing Wisely Awards recognise champions
Nina Alvarez Jun 2, 2022

A consumer advocate passionate about encouraging people to ask questions and a team of doctors keen to stop low-value and repetitive pathology tests were the

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