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Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.

long COVID
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Long COVID’s growing challenge to Australia’s healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

Long COVID, a condition affecting more than one in 25 Australians, is a growing public health challenge, according to Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) Chief

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SAS
Healthcare News, Medical Research
SAS partnership to speed AstraZeneca drug delivery
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

SAS is helping to revolutionise the use of clinical trial data so new medicines can be delivered to patients faster than before. After a thorough evaluation,

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ageism
Aged Care
NARI: Australians unknowingly display ageism
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

With the International Day of Older Persons approaching on 1 October, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is urging Australians to be more aware of

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remote
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Real-time care via new patient app and remote monitoring
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

Silverchain has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Datos Health, a global leader in remote care solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of

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brain
Healthcare, Medical Research
New brain regions linked to long-term memory
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified previously unknown brain regions crucial to the formation of long-term memory. This discovery challenges the conventional belief

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workforce
Aged Care
Groups laud government steps to address care workforce shortfall
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

The government’s recent Employment White Paper and aged care workforce announcements have been welcomed by industry groups as important steps toward addressing critical staffing shortages.

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overseas
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Streamlined visa process welcomes overseas doctors to Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

In a major step toward alleviating Australia’s workforce shortage, the Albanese Government is slashing red tape to facilitate the recruitment of international medical graduates (IMGs).

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PTSD
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Group therapy holds power in healing PTSD
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

Data reveals one in five people (21%) have experienced a mental health disorder over the past 12 months with 1.4 million Australians working through post-traumatic

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motivational
Aged Care
Motivational counseling offers hope for frontline aged care workers
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 21, 2023

Motivational interviewing, a therapeutic approach commonly employed to combat addiction and substance abuse, could hold the key to improving the health and overall well-being of

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travel
Featured Leader, Healthcare
Dr Mills’ prescription for healthy, hassle-free travel abroad
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 21, 2023

With Australia’s borders open and wanderlust renewed, there is an urgent need to promote pre-travel health precautions. Complacency and lack of preparation can leave Aussie adventurers

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LEXIGO
Healthcare, Healthcare News
LEXIGO partners on in-language COVID campaign
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 21, 2023

LEXIGO has partnered with local communities to launch a co-created, in-language healthcare promotion initiative. “Strengthening immunity within community,” co-created with input from CALD communities, serves

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travel
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Enjoy overseas travel safely – see your GP before you go
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 18, 2023

With a renewed sense of excitement and freedom, Aussies are embracing the chance to explore hotspot destinations, timeless holiday havens and experience immersive encounters. In

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2023 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.