Luxury escapes – at hospital
St John of God Subiaco Hospital will become the first private hospital in Western Australia to pilot two...
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Healthcare workforce probe
The Australian Government will undertake a wide-ranging review to urgently investigate how to distribute doctors and other health workers more equitably around the country. Read More...
Stark suicide stats for vets
While men currently serving in the Australian Defence Force are less likely to die by suicide than the general male population, men who have left the defence force are 26% more likely to die by suicide. Read More...
No glass-half-full for mums
New research released this week is putting alcohol use during pregnancy under the spotlight, prompting calls from public health experts for more investment in hard-hitting campaigns to support alcohol-free pregnancies. Read More...
Keeping our drugs effective
The WA Country Health Service is a key player in a new push to reduce antimicrobial resistance, which will urge doctors to ensure they only prescribe antibiotics where necessary. Read More...
Medical cannabis and cognition
A new Victorian study has made significant findings in the use of medical cannabis, suggesting that when used as prescribed to manage a chronic health condition, cannabis does not negatively impact cognitive function. Read More...
Best in the West
Forty finalists have been announced in the WA Health Excellence Awards, competing across nine areas. Read More...
New Aussie guidelines for diabetes foot disease
Diabetes Feet Australia, a division of the Australian Diabetes Society, has developed new evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease. Read More...