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PHC
Healthcare
PHC nurses push for full scope practice rights
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the vital role of primary health care (PHC) nurses in Australia’s healthcare system. However, data

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specialised
Aged Care
New specialised beds for dementia patients awaiting care placements
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

SA Health, in collaboration with HammondCare, has introduced 15 new specialised dementia beds at The Repat, addressing the pressing issue of patients awaiting aged care

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falls
Aged Care
Keys to preventing debilitating falls in aged care homes
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2024

New research from Flinders University points to clear evidence-based strategies to mitigate alarming falls rates within Australia’s residential aged care facilities. Currently falls cost the

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recreational
Aged Care
The timeless benefits of engaging in recreational activities for older adults
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2024

In the fast-paced world we live in, recreational activities often take a back seat to the demands of daily life. However, for older adults, remaining

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Hospitals
Skyrocket your nursing career: The role of a master’s degree in nursing
Anonymous Feb 6, 2024

Nursing is a rewarding profession, filled with opportunities for those who have an unwavering drive to make a positive impact, regardless of their geographical location.

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body clock
Research
A step closer to solving body clock disruption
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 6, 2024

Sleep has become the holy grail of health and well-being. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting

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lymphoedema
Research
Global study outlines lymphedema strategies for breast cancer patients
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

In a global effort to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors, new health research has looked at strategies that can help prevent lymphoedema for

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LGBTQ+
Healthcare
New initiative to address physical health lag in ageing LGBTQ+ community
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

A new collaboration between ACON and Gymnastics NSW seeks to bolster physical well-being among older LGBTQ+ 55 and over through tailored programming addressing longstanding access

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palliative
Healthcare, Regional Health
Carers spotlight “what worked well” in palliative journeys
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 6, 2024

A new Australian study aims to amplify positives within rural palliative care services, informed by real caregiver experiences. The goal is to drive service enhancements

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health
Aged Care, Opinion
Swinging 60s: how to prioritise your health later in life
Sharon McIlwain Feb 6, 2024

Health is the one part of life that everyone agrees is important, but so often it winds up at the bottom of the list. From

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cannabis
Healthcare
First Japan-Australia cannabis research tie-up
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 1, 2024

Cannatrek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research into

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rural
Regional Health
Group offers “common sense” rural health solutions
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 1, 2024

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has outlined practical proposals to bolster the rural health workforce in its 2024-2025 federal budget submission. It focuses

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