Health PR
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…
Read MoreSeniors 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…
Read More‘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,…
Read MoreDon’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…
Read MoreImproving care for people living with rare diseases – World Rare Disease Day 2014
Today marks the 7th annual World Rare Disease Day in which Australia has participated for the past five years. Today experts are meeting to highlight the issues of rare disease and the implications for those living with or affected by these diseases. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness about the…
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