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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
More Workers for Aboriginal Health in SA
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has launched a report aimed at encouraging more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take up careers in health.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Children to get Better Access to MRI Machines
Children under the age of 16 will get MRI scans more quickly and more cheaply as a result of changes announced in the Budget to improve access to MRIs.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Government Anti-Smoking Ads Become More Targeted
The Australian Government is continuing its anti-smoking campaign that targets hard-to-reach and high-risk groups, with new advertising aimed at pregnant women and their partners and more groups from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
March 2011 Medicare Statistics
In the March quarter 2011, a total of $4.0 billion was paid in Medicare benefits for 78.7 million services. This represented 3.5 services and about $175 in benefits for every Australian.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
2011-12 Budget Offers Greater Support for Mental Health Patients
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today said the Government's $2.2 billion mental health package will provide invaluable assistance to young Australians who suffer from a mental illness.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Way Cleared for Improved Access to Generic Medicines
Australian consumers and health professionals will have more ready access to generic medicines following the passage of legislation through the Senate today.
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