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technology
Aged Care, Aged Care, Healthcare, Learning - Topics, Science and Technology
Teaching seniors to communicate using technology
Nina Alvarez Jul 12, 2022

A digital transformation in aged care is underway. With all these technological advancements, it can be easy to overlook the ones who truly need to

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Footscray
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Foundations laid in place for new Footscray Hospital
Nina Alvarez Jul 12, 2022

More than 500 construction workers are on site and making major progress on Victoria’s biggest ever health infrastructure investment, with the foundations laid on the

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fossil fuel
Healthcare, Public Health and Careers
Healthcare professionals call for a ban on fossil fuel advertising
Nina Alvarez Jul 12, 2022

With millions of deaths globally, and over 5,000 in Australia alone, per year attributable to the burning of fossil fuels, leading health professionals and organisations across the

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antiviral
Aged Care, COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Millions of Australians to gain access to antiviral COVID treatments
Nina Alvarez Jul 12, 2022

All Australians aged over 70 who test positive to COVID will be able to access antiviral medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Access will

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mental health
Children's Health, Healthcare, Mental Health
Funding set for more mental health support for regional schools
Nina Alvarez Jul 12, 2022

The Andrews Labor Government is helping regional Victorian students access a suite of mental health tools to help them thrive in school and life. Kangaroo

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LenexaCARE
Aged Care, Healthcare, Hospitals
Lenexa and Total Communications to roll out LenexaCARE injury solution
Nina Alvarez Jul 7, 2022

Lenexa Medical has appointed Total Communications as a medical device distributor to offer its LenexaCARE pressure injury prevention technology to the aged care sector throughout

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monkeypox
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Public Health and Careers
Eleven new cases of monkeypox confirmed in NSW
Nina Alvarez Jul 7, 2022

NSW Health is urging the community to be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox following likely transmission of the virus within Australia. Eleven cases of

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pap smears
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Medical Science and Technology
‘Pap smears’ can be replaced by do-it-yourself cervical cancer tests
Nina Alvarez Jul 7, 2022

From 1 July 2022, women who need to get a cervical screening test, or Pap Smears, will be able to choose to self-collect a sample

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antivirals
COVID-19, Healthcare, Hospitals
Access to antivirals key to tackling next COVID-19 wave
Nina Alvarez Jul 7, 2022

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President Dr Fei Sim is calling on governments to do more to protect the community and prepare for

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digital reform
Aged Care, Healthcare, Hospitals
The Aged Care digital reform in 2022 and what it means for you
Nina Alvarez Jul 5, 2022

Digital transformation in the aged care sector is a fundamental pillar that enables broader aged care reform. After a hard few years during a pandemic,

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Queensland’s
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Queensland’s state budget to focus on healthcare and better services
Nina Alvarez Jul 5, 2022

A record $23.6 billion investment in health is the centrepiece of Queensland’s state budget for this year, which focuses on delivering good jobs and better

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First Nations
Aged Care, Healthcare, Hospitals, Public Health and Careers
Support for First Nations Elders to access aged care
Nina Alvarez Jul 5, 2022

The Australian Government is investing $106 million to provide face-to-face support for older First Nations people and $115 million build culturally safe aged care facilities.

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