Nurse Practitioners Under-used - Survey Reveals
6th November 2009 -
Views: 714
A new survey reveals that Australia is failing to make best use of nurse practitioners (NPs) within our
health system.
New Aihw Report: Public Health Expenditure In Australia, 2007-08
6th November 2009 -
Views: 680
Australia’s spending on public health activities — those of a preventive, protective or health promoting nature — grew by 21% in 2007-08, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Bringing Light To Diabetes Across The World
5th November 2009 -
Views: 710
Iconic monuments around the world will light in blue on 14 November, as part of a global campaign for better understanding of diabetes and government strategies to control the epidemic.
All Fired Up: Workshop For Young Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions
5th November 2009 -
Views: 799
When Dr Sian Cole, a Melbourne-based health psychologist and researcher, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 11 years of age she didn’t have anyone to talk to about her condition although her family was very supportive.
Depression Predicts Hospital Use For Heart Patients
5th November 2009 -
Views: 700
A new study has found that depression and anxiety are key factors which can predict hospital utilization for people with chronic heart failure.