After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including a major hospital in New England.
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Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Mental Health
Don’t wait to access support and protect your mental health
Local mental health practitioners say many people are still waiting too long before accessing counselling or psychological support.
Posted inHealth, Investigation, Local News
No doctors, no policy, no numbers: Hunter New England Health hides severity of situation
Hunter New England Health is refusing to release data on how often major New England hospitals are operating with no doctor on site, as scrutiny intensifies over patient deaths, transfers and ongoing reliance on virtual care.
Posted inBusiness, Health, North Coast
Regional perspective to shape Healthy Harold’s future under new CEO
The new Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW says living outside metropolitan Sydney has given her a deeper appreciation of just how vital preventive health education is for rural and remote students.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Health, Tamworth
“People deserve health”: local gastroenterologist looks at the bigger picture
For local gastroenterologist Dr Pran Yoganathan, better health is at the intersection of clinical science, lived experience, and a deep curiosity about the systems shaping modern health.
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Cumberland tragedy raises questions about security at Banksia
The escape of two patients from a Sydney mental health facility has prompted NSW upper house member Mark Banasiak to demand urgent answers from the Government about staffing and security at Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes Health Hub ends face-to-face GP service
The Glen Innes Health Hub has transitioned from face-to-face GP appointments to a telehealth model following a review of its in-person pilot service.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Health
A simple cup, a healthier habit: why tea is worth the ritual
Today in Fantastic Feb, Ross Patch of the Daily Ritual shares with us his thoughts on why tea is good for you – even if it’s just the ritual of having a cuppa and a moment for yourself.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health, Local News
BreastScreen NSW in Glen Innes and coming soon to a town near you
The BreastScreen NSW mobile screening van is currently in Glen Innes, before heading to Tingha, Bundarra, Guyra and then Armidale.
Posted inArmidale, Health
New key health worker accommodation for Armidale a step closer
The Armidale community is a step closer to new key health worker accommodation, with a site near Armidale Hospital selected for redevelopment.