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Tag: Pandemic
Grafton Hospital Auxiliary to hold their AGM later this month
Just touching base with our members and the community, hoping everyone is well and coping in…
Mobile respiratory clinic heading to Maclean
The mobile respiratory clinic heading to Maclean during the week beginning September 7. The clinic will…
Breakthrough discovery paves the way for preventing sugar-induced liver disease
A team of international researchers including Monash University academics has discovered that, contrary to previous belief,…
Private health insurance affordability issue: new APRA data
Private health insurance participation has continued to decline, the latest data shows, making a further case…
Community encouraged to wear masks
With the second wave of COVID-19 impacting heavily on Victorians at the moment and several COVID-19…
Rhonda Frazer takes ‘Overall Best Nett’ at Iluka Open Day
On Monday July 27 it was wonderful to welcome so many ladies to play in Iluka…
Clearing the path for Hepatitis C treatment
Hep C testing and treatment is now super simple, super safe, super manageable and super-effective. Despite…
Lismore laboratory set to test, test, test!
With the Queensland/NSW border now open, NSW Health Pathology’s laboratory in Lismore is ready for any…
New report shines light on changes in patient experience
The Bureau of Health information (BHI) has released its annual healthcare performance report, focused this year…
$27 million boost to support trainee doctors navigate rural training
Rollout of the National Rural Generalist Pathway continues to progress with the Australian Government’s $27 million…
Yamba Men’s Lawn Bowls: Weather plays havoc with championship rounds
In a very rare occurrence at the club, a complete weekend of championship bowls was lost…
Maclean women’s Championship Triples date set
Last Thursday saw a small contingent braving the bleak conditions to go out and play social…
Major golfing events for Grafton club
The focus on Grafton golf for the next two weekends will be the 2020 Greg Harvison…
Wooloweyah village gets defibrillator
As part of the Yamba Rotary Clubs commitment to making Yamba and the surrounding villages of…
Telehealth reform stage 7 promotes care from regular GP or practice
Medicare-subsidised telehealth services, introduced as a key part of the COVID-19 response, will promote patients receiving…
Can Inflight Entertainment Touch-Screens Survive COVID-19?
As airlines scramble to provide passengers with a hygienic travel environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, inflight…
When a pandemic strikes we still expect an ambulance
Research published today has found that Australians strongly believe paramedics deserve a work environment free from…