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Friday, 14 January 2011
Health Assistance for Flood Affected Australians
The Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced special short term emergency health arrangements for flood-affected areas, including the activation of the Health National Incident Room and special pharmacy arrangements.
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Friday, 14 January 2011
Ageing Support for Flood Affected Australians
Older Australians and aged care staff affected by unprecedented flooding in Queensland will be supported by the Labor Government under measures taken to ensure the safety and well being of people in residential and community care in flood affected areas
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Friday, 14 January 2011
Momentum Building around E-Health
Personally controlled electronic health records are a step closer with the closing of applications for the second round of lead implementation sites.
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Friday, 14 January 2011
Health and Ageing Support for Flood Affected Australians
The Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, expressed concern and sympathy for the victims of the Queensland flood, reiterating the Commonwealths continued support to health and ageing authorities in Queensland and other states affected by these unprecedented floods.
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Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Medicine Reforms Benefit Tasmanian Hospital Patients
Tasmanians prescribed lengthy courses of medicines at public hospitals will now be able to receive up to a month's supply without the need for a separate trip to a GP.
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Tuesday, 11 January 2011
New Years Resolutions get a Helping Hand
New Years resolutions to get active, eat well and quit smoking will be promoted throughout the year and beyond by the Australian National Preventive Health Agency, which was formally established on 1 January 2011.
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