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'Enormous implications': SA's 'silent' health epidemic
WEBWhile the nation focuses on the COVID pandemic, a “silent” epidemic is afflicting South Australia – with huge implications for individuals and hospitals. In part one of an InDaily special report, Jemma Chapman examines the disturbing rise and impact of diabetes. Jemma Chapman. Sep 28, 2021, updated Sep 28, 2021. An insulin shot.
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‘Completely broke me’: Three days of mental health crisis
WEBInDaily has asked Wade for a response on the woman’s treatment and the broader issue of mental health patients languishing in emergency departments. In a statement, a spokesperson from the Central Adelaide Local Health Network said “we sincerely apologise to patients who experience an extended wait in our Emergency …
No more beds: SA hospitals brace for prolonged demand
WEBThe SA Health hospital dashboard showed there were no inpatient beds available across Adelaide hospitals this morning. The metropolitan hospital system can fit 2959 patients, but at 11am, the dashboard showed there were 2905 inpatients admitted and 106 patients who were stuck in emergency departments waiting for a bed.
Calls for regional healthcare funding as life expectancy gap remains
WEBThe Department of Health and Aged Care told InDaily that grants under the program were awarded following a competitive process, with the geographic location of trials considered when ranking the trials as suitable for funding.. This followed the 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report, which showed the average life expectancy remains …
Full-time mental health commissioner to be appointed in SA
WEBPhoto: Tony Lewis/InDaily. Under changes introduced by the former Marshall Government in 2019, South Australia went from having one full-time dedicated mental health commissioner to three part-time commissioners. Health Minister Chris Picton this afternoon announced he would reverse that decision by re-establishing the single …
Mental health commissioner to ‘drive change’ in SA
WEBThe incoming commissioner is currently the director of Ember Innovations, a New Zealand-based mental health organisation. She sits on the NZ Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, was the Mental Health Advisor to the Aotearoa Royal Commission on Abuse in State Care and was deputy chair of the Suicide Mortality Review Committee …
New Mt Barker Hospital details released as ramping spikes
WEBThe government said the existing hospital site was chosen as the location for the new hospital following a “rapid site assessment”. That assessment found that building the hospital at the current site would ensure that the new Mt Barker emergency department, which is due to be complete by June, could be built into the new hospital.
Medical group tweaks plan for national buy-up
WEBNews. Medical group tweaks plan for national buy-up. Strong growth in the skin and cosmetic treatments market is prompting an emerging medical group to inject $20 million to acquire a string of new clinics around Australia. Andrew Spence. Apr 04, 2022, updated Apr 04, 2022. Share. Aura Medical Group founder Chantelle Pior. Picture: …
Jump in demand for city's Urgent Mental Health Centre
WEBPhoto: Angela Skujins/CityMag. Described as a “first of its kind” service when it opened in March 2021, the $14 million Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) on Grenfell Street has so far supported more than 6500 people experiencing a mental health crisis. The state and federal government-funded service is delivered by not-for-profit
SA’s high hospitals spend as staff quit at ‘concerning’ rates
WEBSA’s high hospitals spend as staff quit at ‘concerning’ rates. UPDATED: The cost of treating patients at metropolitan Adelaide hospitals is almost 30 per cent higher than the national average, while staff turnover across SA Health has reached “concerning” levels, a report card on the state’s health system has revealed.
Amanda Blair reveals her health challenge
WEBAmanda Blair reveals her health challenge. Adelaide personality Amanda Blair has talked publicly for the first time about the serious illness that left her face paralysed and changed her life. Genevieve Meegan. Nov 04, 2022, updated Nov 04, 2022. While her symptoms have improved markedly, Amanda Blair says suffering Ramsay Hunt …
‘Fit to sit’: You’re not ramped if asked to wait in hospital ED
WEBSA Health chief executive Dr Robyn Lawrence told state parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee last week that SA Health used a protocol colloquially known as “fit to sit”, whereby patients who arrive at hospitals by ambulance are asked to wait inside emergency departments if they are deemed well enough to do so.
New urgent care sites for South Australia
WEBNew urgent care sites for South Australia. The Prime Minister, Premier and two health ministers have announced the sites for Medicare Urgent Care Centres which are designed to draw patients away from South Australia’s struggling hospital system. Belinda Willis. Sep 26, 2023, updated Sep 26, 2023. Ambulances outside Flinders Medical Centre.
Supreme Court rules in favour of ‘essential service’ designation for
WEBDrug and Alcohol Services of South Australia statewide clinical director Dr Victoria Cook said the facility “affords them a longer term supported opportunity to put theory into practice through exposure to external influences and stresses that are encountered through daily life, as well as offering opportunities to build life skills and …
SA COVID cases to soar as Labor reveals elective surgery ban
WEBNews. SA COVID cases to soar as Labor reveals elective surgery ban. Premier Peter Malinauskas says new modelling predicts the state will pass 8000 daily COVID-19 cases within weeks and that last Friday – the day before the state election – SA Health banned all non-urgent overnight elective surgery but the Marshall Government …
Male suicide and mental health
WEBBreakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation CEO John Mannion said giving men the confidence to reach out for help during times of poor mental health is vital in reducing our alarming suicide rate. Each day, seven Australian men die by suicide. And while two in five Australian men have experienced
10 aged care priorities
WEB10 aged care priorities. Two and a half years on from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, CEDA and BDO gathered industry experts to discuss what still needs to be done to meet the commission’s recommendations. Sep 11, 2023, updated Sep 11, 2023. The Royal Commission’s final report into aged care was tabled in …
'Dreams come true': Dilapidated Aboriginal health clinic gets $15m
WEBNews. Regional SA. ‘Dreams come true’: Dilapidated Aboriginal health clinic gets $15m upgrade. After years of bureaucratic stonewalling, leaders of an Aboriginal health service in Ceduna are “very emotional” about receiving over $15 million from the state and federal governments to replace their mould and asbestos-riddled clinic.
Extra $26 million for SA mental health services
WEBThe funds are split across programs with $12.3 million to establish a Head to Health Kids Hub which will provide children up to 12 years of age and their parents and carers with a range of mental health and early intervention services.. Children and families face barriers in accessing treatment, support and navigating the mental health system …
Time to prepare for boomers' aged care boom
WEBOpinion. Time to prepare for boomers’ aged care boom. A wave of baby boomers is heading for aged care services and South Australia in particular will feel the impact. Sue Gordon argues that besides planning for the necessary staff and facilities, it’s time to rethink attitudes to ageing. May 08, 2023, updated May 08, 2023.
SA hospital workers rally over parking fees
WEBThe United Workers Union estimates the free parking cut will cost hospital staff up to $1300 a year at a time of soaring cost-of-living pressures. This equates to a pay cut of two per cent for a hospital cleaner earning $27 an hour, the UWU said. “You can be sure the fees are causing real fear and heartache among essential health workers
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