Cancer patients in the New England North West will soon be able to access a PET scanner closer to home.
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World Immunisation Week: don’t forget the other vaccines
Priority groups are being encouraged to get a free flu vaccine and advocates are asking people not to neglect their other vaccinations this World Immunisation Week.
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$105 a day extra to be a nurse in New England
It has been revealed one agency is offering big incentives to emergency nurses to work in our hospitals, including free accomodation and cash bonuses.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Albanese Government breaks election promise on babies health
With their first year in office not yet done, the Albanese Government has broken a significant election promise about the health of newborn babies.
Posted inHealth, Tenterfield
A donation to fly from Tenterfield CWA
Tenterfield’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) are helping to keep locals safe, as they donate $1,000 to a vital medical service connecting regional people to city services, Angel Flight. Angel Flight […]
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Virtual care to keep kids out of emergency
Families across the state will be able to virtual nurses and paediatricians in an effort to help keep children out of emergency departments through the virtualKIDS Urgent Care Service.
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Complexity of epilepsy not well understood
A recent study has found that despite widespread awareness of epilepsy, many Australians have limited understanding of the condition.
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More staff accomodation for rural health workers
More self contained units for rural health workers will be built following the successful rollout in Gunnedah and Quirindi.
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Social media good for sick people
Research has found that social media is having an overwhelmingly positive effect on people dealing with illness and patients in rehabilitation.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth Regional
Meat pies to blame for unhealthy Tamworth hearts?
The traditional meat pie at local footy games could soon be unpopular, with evidence a lack of healthy food options at sporting events may harm the greater community.