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New technique to predict breast cancer in women
Breast cancer affects one in 12 Australian women at some point in their lives. A recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has identified a new technique designed to predict breast cancer in women. Conducted by University of Melbourne researchers, the data was gathered from 354 women living with breast cancer and 944…
Read MoreInaugural headspace Day raising mental health awareness among young Aussies
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 marked the nation’s inaugural National headspace Day – a national awareness day designed to ensure every young Australian knows how to get help for mental health issues if required, regardless of their location. Developed by mental health support organisation, headspace, in partnership with the Australian government, the clever campaign urges Australians…
Read MoreArriving at Spectrum in New York City – GLOBALHealthPR Exchange 2016
Arriving in New York City on Sunday (September 25, 2016), I was immediately taken aback by the sheer size and volume of the place. It’s a phenomenal city to behold. I was met and escorted around Spectrum’s sleek, new office in Battery Park, close to the southernmost tip of Manhattan Island, on floor 26 of…
Read MoreVIVA! clinches Highly Commended in Health Organisations category at QLD PRIA Golden Target Awards
If you’ve ever submitted a state-of-the-art PR campaign into an industry competition, you would fully comprehend the process involved. But the effort can certainly pay off. The 2016 PR industry awards season kicked-off last Friday, September 16 in Brisbane with the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA) 40th Golden Target Awards (GTAs). PRIA’s Queensland State…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Sandra, 69 – May 14, 2016
Watch the story of Brisbane-based mother & grandmother, Sandra, 69 & her battle with pneumococcal pneumonia. Since contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, Sandra has been vaccinated twice against the often fatal lung infection. She urges other fit and healthy Australians aged 65+ to do the same, to maintain their health and wellbeing.
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