You are invited to participate in a national consultation on Dementia in Australia
This consultation is a nation-wide evaluation focussing on the Framework’s seven priority areas; from increasing awareness and risk reduction through to promoting and supporting research.
New palliation service at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba opened the new Mary Burton Palliative Care Ward on 25 November 2019.
December Digital Health Update
This month's digital health update includes information about the healthdirect Video Call platform, a reminder about updating your software and a new My Health Record resource library for nurses.
Consultation open: Severe (Third and Fourth Degree) Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is inviting comments from the public on the draft Severe (Third and Fourth Degree) Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard.
National Obesity Strategy
The Queensland Government wants to hear from you about actions that could be taken to prevent obesity.
My Health for Life Telephone Health Coaches
MH4L group programs are winding down for the year and will recommence from February 2020, however referrals can still be made to telephone health coaches who are available for early morning and evening appointments.
National Cancer Screening Register
This week the current National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Register (NBCSP) operated by the Department of Human Services transitioned over to the National Cancer Screening Register to create a single national record for participants of the NBCSP.
Advice for pharmacists affected by bushfires
The Australian Department of Health has issued advice for approved pharmacists supplying PBS medicines to patients in areas affected by Queensland and NSW Bushfires. The advice covers patient entitlement, dispensing, distribution arrangements, PBS online, missing prescription claims and more.
Rural education for health professionals coming to Dalby this weekend
The Dalby Harvest Medical Conference will be held in Dalby this weekend to provide education and training to rural health professionals from across the Darling Downs.
