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Friday, 10 December 2010
Fight against cancer continues with new additions to the PBS
The Australian Government has announced a huge boost to the fight against cancer and other life-threatening conditions with the listing of nicotine patches for low-income Australians and more support for men with prostate conditions - along with other important additions to the life saving drugs program.
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Thursday, 09 December 2010
Increase in Elective Surgery Operations Rewarded by the Commonwealth
For the first time, the Australian Government will will reward states and territories with $108 million for exceeding targets to increase elective surgery operations, the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, have announced.
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Thursday, 09 December 2010
National Workforce Launched to Tackle Indigenous Smoking and Improve Health
Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has launched a new workforce featuring 82 new positions to help reduce smoking and help improve nutrition and physical activity in Indigenous communities across the country.
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Wednesday, 08 December 2010
2010 CDSM Conference Presentation Slides Available Online
Now available in the Workshop section of the SPHN website are the keynote and guest speaker presentations from our recent CDSM Conference.
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Wednesday, 08 December 2010
More than $5 Billion in Applications for Regional Health
More than 230 applications totalling over $5 billion from regional and remote Australia have been received for the 'regional priority round' of the Australian Governments Health and Hospitals Fund (HHF).
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Tuesday, 07 December 2010
GP Super Clinics: Boosting Primary Care Options for Australians
Making it easier for Australians to see and contact a health professional when they need to is a priority for the Australian Government, and GP Super Clinics form a central component of the Governments efforts to address a shortage of services across the community.
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