Public health specialists stand by for disasters
A flying squad of public health specialists has been officially launched in Melbourne, bringing together Australia’s best experts who can rush to emergencies and disasters around the country and the world to stop the spread of infectious disease. The group of specialist epidemiologists has already shown its value, with several experts sent to respond to…
I hear the train a’comin – VIVA! Communications’ training day
“It’s all about the training. You can do a lot if you’re properly trained.” Queen Elizabeth II Last week, team VIVA! was escorted to the beautiful Middle Harbour foreshore for an invaluable training day. Each consultant had the opportunity to engage, interact and share key learnings to ultimately hone VIVA!s delivery of innovative, creative, effective…
New AMA President elected – May 27, 2014
A/Prof Owler has replaced former AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, whose three-year tenure has ceased. According to A/Prof Owler, one of his first priorities will be to enter into discussions with the Government regarding the AMA’s concerns about patient co-payments and other health-related budget decisions, including public hospital costs, Indigenous health funding and a range…
Abbott government’s National Commission of Audit proposes substantial health cuts and mergers
The Abbott government’s National Commission of Audit report released on Thursday, May 1, 2014 proposes a series of public sector cuts, including the abolition and merger of pivotal health agencies. The Commission, appointed in October 2013 to review government functions and performance, is chaired by former Liberal Senator, Amanda Vanstone and the ex-heads of Finance…
Seniors risking ‘golden years’ by not protecting against pneumonia
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1 Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research released today reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor…
‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ this Pneumonia Awareness Week
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk. Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor for pneumonia,…
MEAA Purchases PR Report
Influential PR newsletter, The PR Report has a new owner in the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA). The purchase of the newsletter by the MEAA for an undisclosed sum from founder, Glen Frost, comes on the back of what is described as “major turmoil” following a change in leadership to the main PR industry…
Don’t let soccer fever turn into yellow fever
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE USE They’re gearing up to play a doctors-only soccer competition in Brazil, but the football-mad team of medicos isn’t about to risk a yellow card for yellow fever. Teaming with Queensland travel health pioneer, ‘Dr Deb’, Brisbane, the Docceroos will be urging all Aussies heading to Brazil for the…
Digipharma 2014 – The future of health technology
“I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be the intersection of biology and technology.” – Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc (1955 – 2011). The words of the late Steve Jobs were echoed throughout the Digipharma Conference 2014, co-hosted by VIVA! Communications. Held in Sydney on Wednesday, March 27 and…
Aussie innovation curbing sleep-related risks
More than 1-in-20 Australian adults who stop breathing during the night1 are at increased risk of heart disease and a shorter life span, new research reveals.[2] From today, these people may sleep better and live longer, with the launch of an Australian innovation. New findings from a decade-long study show people living with obstructive sleep…