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ADA Congratulates Recipients of Indigenous Dental Student Study Grants for 2012

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Australian Dental Association Inc

Today the Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) announced the winners of the Indigenous Dental Students Study Grants (IDSSG) for 2012. The IDSSGs assist dental students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds with the costs of their education while studying for a dental qualification.

ADA Congratulates Recipients of Rural and Remote Dental Student Study Grants for 2012

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Australian Dental Association Inc

Today the Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) announced the winners of the Rural and Remote Dental Student Study Grants (RRDSSG) for 2012. The RRDSSGs assist dental students who live in rural and remote areas of Australia with the costs of their education while studying for a dental qualification.

$1m to support Canberra GPs

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Katy Gallagher MLA Minister for Health (ACT)

ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher MLA today announced an additional $1,003,387 (incl GST) in funding for 33 new projects to help Canberra doctors boost their services and update skills.

Less than 3 days’ supply of blood

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Australian Red Cross Blood Service

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is appealing for more people to give blood, as supplies plummet to less than three days’ coverage. “We have just 2.2 days’ supply of all blood types” said Blood Service spokeswoman Kathy Bowlen. 

Millions to have access to low-cost HIV test by 2013

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Burnet Institute

For the first time, HIV patients in developing countries will have access to an affordable diagnostic test to determine if they should start life-saving antiretroviral drugs.

Health report card shows a nation where most are healthy, but lifestyle challenges ahead

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Australians are generally healthy, with the majority feeling positive about their quality of life, according to the latest national report card on health released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). But most Australians also have at least one health risk factor that is likely to contribute to poorer future health.

Infection spread: will breathing kill you?

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Queensland University of Technology

Travelling in a car with a person infected with the flu can mean your chance of getting sick is up to 99.9 per cent, a study from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) shows.

You're Not Too Old To Donate Life

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
The Hon Catherine King MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing

Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King today appealed to older Australians to decide about and discuss their organ and tissue donation wishes with their loved ones.

Conference Focus on Adverse Events & New Vaccines

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Public Health Association of Australia

Public health experts and practitioners from around the country and overseas have come together for the 13th National Immunisation Conference in Darwin.  The three day conference concludes today, with a particular focus on emerging challenges, adverse events and new vaccines.

Information Technology Takes Health Into the Next Millenium

Date: 
Thu, 21/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
The Hon Jillian Skinner MP Minister for Health Minister for Medical Research

NSW Health will spend more than $1.5 billion on information technology over the next 10 years – money the Health Minister Jillian Skinner says will drive not just the state’s but the nation’s eHealth agenda.

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