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VIVA! clinches two Highly Commended gongs at PRIA National Golden Target Awards
VIVA! Communications clinched two Highly Commended gongs at the 42nd annual Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA) National Golden Target Awards (GTAs) in Sydney last night (October 30, 2018). Gathering at the elegant Hyde Park Doltone House, Team VIVA! joined Australia’s leading PR practitioners to hear the much-anticipated results of the 20+ PR categories representing…
Read MoreVarian & GenesisCare form strategic partnership for cancer care research & increased access to care for Australian patients
Varian and GenesisCare have today (Wednesday, October 24, 2018) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the formation of a strategic partnership for cancer care research and to increase access to advanced cancer care across Australia. The partnership between Varian, a global leader in developing and delivering cancer care solutions, and GenesisCare, Australia’s…
Read MoreFundraising success for the RSPCA as Dogust draws to a close
As GLOBALHealthPR (GHPR) initiative #Dogust draws to conclusion, VIVA! Communications is celebrating the roaring success of our recent fundraising bake sale for the RSPCA. Generating more than $170 through in-person donations alone, VIVA! raised the dough this year by 34 per cent in comparison to the same event last year. Celebrating ‘Cupcake Day’, an annual…
Read MoreCochrane review pours cold water on heart protective benefits of fish oil
A recently published Cochrane review has poured cold water on the value of smelly fish oil preparations. Despite long being touted as a “miracle food” for their alleged cardio-protective benefits, Australia’s most commonly taken supplement does nothing to reduce cardiovascular events, coronary heart deaths, stroke or even heart irregularities. The analysis examined evidence from almost…
Read MoreThe science & prescribing of medicinal cannabis
Three leading integrative medicine bodies will unite in Sydney next month (September 8 – 9) to educate Australian practitioners on the science and prescribing of medicinal cannabis. The 2-day-long, RACGP accredited event will focus on clinical applications, patient safety and local regulations for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis. According to event organisers – the National…
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