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Reproductive health, super boosts for govt workers

WebQueensland public servants will have 10 days reproductive health leave per year in an Australian-first initiative. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced new …

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Health workers 'welcome to reapply' amid vaccine ruling

WebShannon Fentiman says health workers sacked for refusing vaccines are “welcome to reapply” for jobs. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) However Ms Fentiman encouraged …

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Publicly funded IVF on the way for Queensland women

WebThe latest funding boost for Queensland women’s health comes after the government on Thursday committed $18.2 million to clinical care and services for endometriosis. One in …

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Time to stop using 'long COVID'

WebHealth officials have been investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 since early in 2022. Queensland Health compared the recovery from COVID-19 with people with other …

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Is exercise really good for the brain

WebMatthieu P. Boisgontier, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Boris Cheval, Université de Genève. The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Yet, a …

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Queensland awards $1.17 billion for hospital expansions

WebMetro South Hospital and Health Service acting chief executive Noelle Cridland said the QEII Jubilee Hospital expansion was a huge win for the Brisbane southside community. …

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Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

WebThe state government also unveiled upgrades to the existing Redland Hospital with a new mental health facility with double the beds, and land freed up for further expansion. The …

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More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

WebHowever mental health and wellbeing topped the list, with 70 per cent of female responders naming it in their top three issues. As a result, the government will invest $26.95 million …

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Patients wait 12 weeks for a GP in Qld

WebThe doctor shortage in rural Queensland has left some patients waiting for up to 12 weeks to see a GP, while Indigenous health services are spending millions of dollars on locum …

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Qld mental health funding under spotlight

WebQueensland could learn from mental health care in Portugal and Scandinavia as professionals call for a significant funding boost in the sector. The state “spends the …

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Health chief resigns after whistleblower controversy

WebJohn Crouch | June 28, 2023. The head of Queensland Heath is stepping down after his department recommended criminal penalties for staff who disclosed “inappropriate” …

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Three deaths at mental health unit spark review

WebHealth Minister Shannon Fentiman confirmed a review was underway after three people died by suicide at the Prince Charles Hospital unit in the past 16 months. Another two …

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Queensland's opposition ramps up pledge on ambulances

WebOn Tuesday, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman announced the expansion of a scheme to entice more interstate and overseas workers into the health service. Junior doctors, …

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Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus

WebQueensland nursing and midwifery students in their final year will receive a $5000 payment if they undertake a placement at a regional or rural hospital. The state government has …

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One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

WebMental health disorders are on the horizon for one in two people by the age of 75 after findings from an Australian co-led study spanning 29 countries. Researchers from the …

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'Amazing tech' helping sick kids celebrates 500th scan

WebThe Brisbane facility is the only paediatric hospital in Australia to offer the digital PET-CT service, commonly used to diagnose and treat kids with cancer, epilepsy and other …

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Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention

WebHealth Minister Shannon Fentiman has announced a five-year action plan backed by an initial funding boost of $1 million to slow the spread of the disease. Data shows there …

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Hundreds of nurses join NSW public health system

WebHundreds of extra nurses and midwives are set to join the NSW public health system as the Minns government works towards a goal of hiring more than 1000 new graduates. The …

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Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

WebThousands of people could be infected with Ross River virus in the coming weeks, health authorities are warning. The disease is spread by mosquito bites and “very high” levels of …

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Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

WebHealth Minister Shannon Fentiman told parliament on Tuesday the government has since committed almost $200 million to reforming forensic services and providing support to …

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Health centre aims to close the gap in western Cape York town

WebApunipima is an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation providing health care services in 11 Cape York communities. Until now, its Mapoon clinic worked from a donga …

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Youth given 'appropriate' health care prior to death

WebThe health service is also reviewing its emergency department environment to provide spaces for people with sensory overload, which is a common symptom of autism …

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