2008 NSW Health media releases
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December
- Public Health Alert: Food Borne Infections [23 December 2008]
- Rabies health warning for Australians travelling to Bali [12 December 2008]
November
- Independent Audit into Hospital Triage Times [26 November 2008]
- NSW Health conducts review of patients from a private Sydney skin cancer clinic [24 November 2008]
October
- Chief Pharmacist addresses problem of Oxycodone aka 'hillbilly heroin' [27 October 2008]
- NSW Health investigates possible Shigella outbreak [24 October 2008]
- Concern over central catheter use [10 October 2008]
- Get behind National Walk to Work Day [02 October 2008]
- New Blood Donors needed [01 October 2008]
- Meningococcal Disease Warning [01 October 2008]
September
- Whooping cough alert [25 September 2008]
- Annual Report Card - NSW Hospitals Above National Benchmarks [02 September 2008]
August
- Illicit drug use and serious drinking continue to fall in NSW [29 August 2008]
- New health care call centre to ease pressure on hospitals [24 August 2008]
- Leading oncologist named new Chief Health Officer [21 August 2008]
- New Chief Health Officer for NSW [21 August 2008]
- Launch of Private Water Supply Guidelines and DVD [13 August 2008]
- A busy start to the snow season for Ambulance [12 August 2008]
- Minister advocates to extend role of nurses and midwives [07 August 2008]
- Bingara Multi Purpose Service opens its doors [07 August 2008]
- Report shows obesity rates are increasing amongst young adults [06 August 2008]
- New $36 million statewide strategy to tackle rising obesity [04 August 2008]
July
- Minister releases First Report from Special Commission of Inquiry [31 July 2008]
- Over 4,000 Junior Medical Officers to be recruited [24 July 2008]
- NSW leads calls for restrictions on junk food advertising [22 July 2008]
- More than 4,500 extra patients undergo elective surgery in NSW [22 July 2008]
- If It's Not An Emergency - See Your GP [20 July 2008]
- World Youth Day - Public Health Update [19 July 2008]
- World Youth Day - Public Health Update [18 July 2008]
- World Youth Day - Public Health Update [18 July 2008]
- World Youth Day - Public Health Update [17 July 2008]
- World Youth Day - Public Health Update [17 July 2008]
- Influenza in pilgrims [16 July 2008]
- Minister opens Tweed Hospital's new ward and NSW BreastScreen Clinic [15 July 2008]
- Minister inspects progress on Rehabilitation Unit [15 July 2008]
- $11 million investment to eliminate disability equipment waiting list [15 July 2008]
- Services to expand while planning continues for new Tamworth Hospital [14 July 2008]
- New clinicians deliver important health services for local community [14 July 2008]
- Minister celebrates demolition work to get new Narrabri Hospital underway [14 July 2008]
- Minister attends Manilla planning and development meeting [14 July 2008]
- Public health investigation at Blue Mountains nursing home [11 July 2008]
- Health services on track for half a million World Youth Day visitors [09 July 2008]
- Workers recognised for their contribution to Aboriginal Health [07 July 2008]
- Preschoolers munch and move their way to a healthier start in life [05 July 2008]
- Recommendations contribute to ongoing reform of Ambulance Service [03 July 2008]
- New regulations provide truth in advertising for medical services [01 July 2008]
June
- Renewed measles warning [28 June 2008]
- Special Commission of Inquiry - Extension [27 June 2008]
- Minister Delivers Pay Increase for Nurses [27 June 2008]
- New campaign for drug and alcohol awareness [26 June 2008]
- 30 new emergency specialists for NSW [24 June 2008]
- Iemma Government launches 2008 Winter Health Strategy [23 June 2008]
- Over 45's making an effort to be healthier [19 June 2008]
- Great results in first statewide patient survey [18 June 2008]
- Minister orders review of drug education material [17 June 2008]
- HIV rates remain stable in NSW [17 June 2008]
- More Investment at Wyong Hospital [16 June 2008]
- More Investment at Gosford Hospital [16 June 2008]
- Investment to boost access to local health services in Wollongong [16 June 2008]
- Budget boom for Nepean Hospital [13 June 2008]
- Health investment delivers more beds for Shellharbour Hospital [12 June 2008]
- Shellharbour family care centre a first for the Illawarra [12 June 2008]
- More Paediatric Networking Services for Western NSW [12 June 2008]
- More Paediatric Networking Services for Northern NSW [12 June 2008]
- More Paediatric Networking Services for Eastern and Southern NSW [12 June 2008]
- More Investment at Fairfield Hospital [06 June 2008]
- More Investment at Liverpool Hospital [06 June 2008]
- Iemma Government delivers funding for Auburn Hospital [05 June 2008]
- NSW Parliament passes landmark legislation to protect patients [05 June 2008]
- Funding boost for mental health services [03 June 2008]
- Health funding boost for St George-Sutherland [03 June 2008]
- Health funding boost for the Illawarra [03 June 2008]
- Health funding boost for the Hunter [03 June 2008]
- Health funding boost for Western Sydney [03 June 2008]
- Health funding boost for the Central Coast [03 June 2008]
- Funding boost for rural and regional health [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Greater Western Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Funding boost for Ambulance Service of NSW [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Greater Southern Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Hunter New England Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Major investment in North Coast Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Sydney West Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Funding boost for children's health services at The Children's Hospital at Westmead [03 June 2008]
- Major health investment in Sydney South West Area Health Service [03 June 2008]
- Health investment delivers better patient care [03 June 2008]
- $839.5 million investment in health infrastructure [03 June 2008]
- Celebrating Aboriginal environmental health graduates [02 June 2008]
May
- Iemma Government invests in maternity to meet baby boom [31 May 2008]
- O'Connor Report [29 May 2008]
- Fruit and veg eating targets Aboriginal families [21 May 2008]
- $2.45m for further research into schizophrenia [20 May 2008]
- Iemma Government increasing mental health bed numbers [13 May 2008]
- More Scholarships for Nurses and Midwives on International Nurses Day [12 May 2008]
- $5 million Comprehensive Epilepsy Service to boost diagnosis and treatment [11 May 2008]
- Smoking. Don't be a Sucker [08 May 2008]
- NSW hospitals performing above national benchmarks [07 May 2008]
- Landmark legislation to deal with misconduct by doctors [07 May 2008]
- $5 million campaign to boost NSW health workforce [07 May 2008]
- NSW leads the way in Aboriginal Maternity Health Services [05 May 2008]
- Community urged to look our for signs of Meningococcal Disease [05 May 2008]
- High blood pressure rates continue to rise [01 May 2008]
April
- Minister signs new Aboriginal Health Partnership Agreement [30 April 2008]
- Redevelopment of Narrabri Health Service one step closer [29 April 2008]
- East Meets West at Balmain Hospital's Acupuncture Clinic [27 April 2008]
- Health Minister opens Coffs Harbour Pregnancy Care Service [24 April 2008]
- Iemma Government's tough new anti-smoking measures [22 April 2008]
- Building a competitive mental health sector [21 April 2008]
- NSW Government tightens cosmetic surgery regulations [21 April 2008]
- Health Minister urges pregnant women to watch what they eat [20 April 2008]
- Vaccinations best defence as flu season begins [16 April 2008]
- Practical guide for mental health well-being [14 April 2008]
- Iemma Government to strengthen protection against misconduct by doctors [13 April 2008]
- Progress being made on $1.05b investment in mental health [09 April 2008]
- Medical Assessment Units provide specialist treatment for elderly patients [09 April 2008]
- Release of forensic patients in hands of specialist division [07 April 2008]
- Lack of GP access driving demand on public hospital emergency departments [06 April 2008]
- Minister announces Satellite Navigation Units for all NSW Ambulances [05 April 2008]
- Measles risk [05 April 2008]
- 'GO FOR 2 AND 5' continues to encourage fruit and veg eating [03 April 2008]
- Falls Prevention a Priority - April Falls Day [01 April 2008]
March
- Latest snapshot shows health messages are getting through [30 March 2008]
- Government increases Nurse Scholarships opportunities [27 March 2008]
- Tenders called for 24-hour mental health line [27 March 2008]
- Board announced for research institute in Sydney's south west [19 March 2008]
- Health Minister watches specialist paramedics test their skills [18 March 2008]
- Mosquito warning in rural NSW [18 March 2008]
- Parents reminded to keep household poisons out of reach [15 March 2008]
- New learning centre at Blacktown Hospital [13 March 2008]
- World Kidney Day: Renal services expanding across NSW [13 March 2008]
- SWISH - Making a real difference [13 March 2008]
- Aboriginal workshop to KATCH more nurses and midwives [10 March 2008]
- New data shows drop in unprotected sex among gay men [03 March 2008]
- NSW Government moves to mandate reporting of medical misconduct [02 March 2008]
February
- Bathurst doctors to resume surgery [28 February 2008]
- NSW Government offers support to former patients of Dr Reeves [28 February 2008]
- NSW proposes national performance measures to improve health system [28 February 2008]
- Innovative mental health program extended [27 February 2008]
- Response to Royal North Shore Hospital Inquiry [22 February 2008]
- Action taken to rectify Bathurst Hospital issues [20 February 2008]
- NSW Government tackles childhood obesity [18 February 2008]
- Health Minister demands action at Bathurst Hospital [18 February 2008]
- NSW residents urged to lift organ and tissue donation registrations [16 February 2008]
- Minister welcomes opening of Special Commission of Inquiry into NSW Health [14 February 2008]
- Hospital performance improves as demand for health services continues to increase [14 February 2008]
- Iemma Government opens new stroke service facility at Armidale [13 February 2008]
- New operating theatres boost surgery capacity at Bega District Hospital [11 February 2008]
- Minister opens new Bombala Health Service [11 February 2008]
- Renewed measles advice [11 February 2008]
- Report on ADHD prescribing released [11 February 2008]
- Meagher inspects Mega lift ambulance amid increasing rates of obesity [10 February 2008]
- NSW health system performing above national average [06 February 2008]
- Historic health training agreement signed in Wollongong [05 February 2008]
- Minister heads to Wollongong to greet new medical interns and graduate nurses [05 February 2008]
- Measles warning [02 February 2008]
January
- Ministers meet to begin discussions on new Australian Health Care Agreement [31 January 2008]
- Productivity Commission puts NSW public hospitals above national average [31 January 2008]
- NSW Government delivers on commitment for stroke services in Central West [30 January 2008]
- Terms of Reference finalised for Special Commission of Inquiry [29 January 2008]
- Families urged to get active to tackle obesity [28 January 2008]
- Peter Garling SC to lead Special Commission of Inquiry [25 January 2008]
- Minister announces Special Commission of Inquiry into NSW health care [24 January 2008]
- Record 621 new doctors start work in NSW public hospitals [21 January 2008]
- Shop shuts on flavoured cigarettes today [18 January 2008]
- Minister opens new Dubbo Ambulance Station [16 January 2008]
- Agreement paves the way forward for Lourdes Hospital redevelopment [16 January 2008]
- Minister opens new unit for enhanced diabetes and renal services in Dubbo [16 January 2008]
- Wollongong 24-hour helicopter service goes live tonight [16 January 2008]
- Meagher welcomes new era of cooperation in State and Commonwealth relations [16 January 2008]
- New chief executive appointed to Justice Health [15 January 2008]
- Safe food, safe pregnancy [13 January 2008]
- Minister Meagher to view Coraki flood damage and inspect Lismore's new $38M Mental Health Unit [11 January 2008]
- Multi Purpose Service facilities progressing on schedule [09 January 2008]
- Small fish good for small children [06 January 2008]
- Unregistered health practitioners to abide by new regulations [04 January 2008]
- Record 1600 new Registered Nurses for public hospitals [03 January 2008]