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Women, employers urged to make breast screening a team event

Women, employers urged to make breast screening a team event

23 January 2019 | By Ian Bushnell
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What will it take for women in Canberra to feel safe?

What will it take for women in Canberra to feel safe?

21 January 2019 | By Emma Davidson
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Caleb has autism, needs dialysis and a new kidney but Canberra Hospital says it can't help him

Caleb has autism, needs dialysis and a new kidney but Canberra Hospital says it can't help him

8 January 2019 | By Ian Bushnell
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Major milestones for Goulburn hospital upgrade expected in 2019

Major milestones for Goulburn hospital upgrade expected in 2019

8 January 2019 | By Maryann Weston
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Southern NSW hospitals on top of emergency waiting times

Southern NSW hospitals on top of emergency waiting times

7 January 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Placing people at the centre of health care

Placing people at the centre of health care

3 January 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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ACT Health urges Canberrans to check for measles symptoms after second case in the past month

ACT Health urges Canberrans to check for measles symptoms after second case in the past month

2 January 2019 | By Lachlan Roberts
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‘He’s my whole world’ says mum Alice of Canberra’s New Year’s Day baby star

‘He’s my whole world’ says mum Alice of Canberra’s New Year’s Day baby star

1 January 2019 | By Glynis Quinlan
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New program developed by Canberra GP helps doctors battle patient obesity

New program developed by Canberra GP helps doctors battle patient obesity

24 December 2018 | By Glynis Quinlan
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Measles case in Canberra sparks ACT Health alert

Measles case in Canberra sparks ACT Health alert

18 December 2018 | By Lachlan Roberts
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Only one in 10 ACT residents smoke daily and over half have never touched a cigarette

Only one in 10 ACT residents smoke daily and over half have never touched a cigarette

18 December 2018 | By Glynis Quinlan
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New CEO commits to act on timely healthcare, workplace culture and occupational violence

New CEO commits to act on timely healthcare, workplace culture and occupational violence

18 December 2018 | By Glynis Quinlan
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Government unveils site for Canberra Hospital's $500m expansion

Government unveils site for Canberra Hospital's $500m expansion

12 December 2018 | By Ian Bushnell
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Pill testing, safe injecting room in new Drug Strategy Action Plan

Pill testing, safe injecting room in new Drug Strategy Action Plan

11 December 2018 | By Ian Bushnell
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A Gutsy move towards good health

A Gutsy move towards good health

10 December 2018 | By Nina Gbor
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Mapping health: barriers to healthy living, from a woman's perspective

Mapping health: barriers to healthy living, from a woman's perspective

8 December 2018 | By Emma Davidson
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Why can't the government sort out ED waiting times?

Why can't the government sort out ED waiting times?

6 December 2018 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Lifestyle
Free photoart workshop for women with chronic conditions

Free photoart workshop for women with chronic conditions

18 November 2018 | By Emma Davidson
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Understanding health needs of same-sex attracted women

Understanding health needs of same-sex attracted women

17 November 2018 | By Emma Davidson
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ACT's hospital treatment costs top nation, says new report

ACT's hospital treatment costs top nation, says new report

15 November 2018 | By Ian Bushnell
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Eurobodalla Council warns of some smelly days ahead

Eurobodalla Council warns of some smelly days ahead

8 November 2018 | By Ian Campbell
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Queanbeyan’s Tresillian Centre opens

Queanbeyan’s Tresillian Centre opens

3 November 2018 | By Alex Rea
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Canberrans warned after dangerous banned substances found in sport supplements

Canberrans warned after dangerous banned substances found in sport supplements

31 October 2018 | By Lachlan Roberts
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More senior ACT Health resignations to come, say Libs

More senior ACT Health resignations to come, say Libs

31 October 2018 | By Ian Bushnell
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'One Eurobodalla Hospital' gets a positive hearing from both sides of politics

'One Eurobodalla Hospital' gets a positive hearing from both sides of politics

29 October 2018 | By Ian Campbell
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More access to GP bulk billing in Molonglo Valley with new GP clinic in Coombs

More access to GP bulk billing in Molonglo Valley with new GP clinic in Coombs

23 October 2018 | By Lachlan Roberts
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Call for submissions to independent review into ACT Health’s bullying culture

Call for submissions to independent review into ACT Health’s bullying culture

18 October 2018 | By Glynis Quinlan
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Alarm bells for Eurobodalla water supply, restrictions from October 20

Alarm bells for Eurobodalla water supply, restrictions from October 20

15 October 2018 | By Ian Campbell
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ANU scientist warns drought could lead to spike in ACT gastro cases

ANU scientist warns drought could lead to spike in ACT gastro cases

11 October 2018 | By Glynis Quinlan
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Canberra has some of the most lax rules for pokies in Australia

Canberra has some of the most lax rules for pokies in Australia

11 October 2018 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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When someone you love has BPD

When someone you love has BPD

10 October 2018 | By Emma Davidson
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The Edit: Skin Health - Cara Ho's approach

The Edit: Skin Health - Cara Ho's approach

7 October 2018 | By Jade Hansen
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