New ACT Cabinet announced
Posted on May 17, 2011 by emd - 2 comments
The new Chief Minister has announced her cabinet, details on ABC News. And here are my thoughts, which…
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ACT secondary student alcohol and drug survey results – Canberra
Posted on January 19, 2011 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
ACT Health has published the results for the 2008 ACT secondary student drug and alcohol survey. “This report…
Continue ReadingACT Health services opening hours during holiday season
Posted on December 24, 2010 by Valeri Rojas - 2 comments
The following information is for Canberra residents and visitors who wants to know when and which ACT health…
Continue ReadingACT Elective Surgery Wait Times really improving
Posted on October 18, 2010 by scoop - 0 comments
According to the ACT Minister for Health Katy Gallagher, the latest Health results have shown that ACT Health…
Continue ReadingNSW Flood update – health and safety advice
Posted on October 16, 2010 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
Emergency services are warning people in flood-affected areas in south-western NSW to ensure good personal hygiene and safety…
Continue ReadingCanberra Hospital’s Walk-in Centre a Success
Posted on July 13, 2010 by thedude - 1 comment
According to the latest ACT Government media release, Australia’s first public nurse-led Walk-in Centre had been well received…
Continue ReadingCanberra Flash mob
Posted on May 1, 2010 by mlestanden - 2 comments
This is for the Canberra entry into a national Flash Mob competition, sponsored by The World’s Your Stage…
Continue ReadingFree walk-in medical centre opens 18 May
Posted on April 23, 2010 by emd - 2 comments
ACT Health are opening a free walk-in medical centre (no appointment required) on 18 May to take some…
Continue Reading$410,000 to tackle overweight and obesity in Canberra
Posted on March 29, 2010 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
ACT Labor Senator, Senator Kate Lundy announced today $410,000 for ACT Health to tackle overweight and obesity under…
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Pepsi to stop sales of soft drinks in schools world wide
Posted on March 18, 2010 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
PepsiCo has announced it is voluntarily adopting a new global policy to stop sales of full-sugar soft drinks to…
Continue ReadingOur Bodies, Our Babies, Our Rights – protest on Thursday in Canberra
Posted on February 16, 2010 by emd - 1 comment
Do you think Australian women, not Kevin Rudd should make decisions about their own healthcare? If so come…
Continue ReadingFree infant massage course for carers of children with special needs
Posted on February 2, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
CIT’s Skills for Carers are offering a free, hands-on-program for parents (or family carers) who want to learn…
Continue ReadingCanberran awarded Australian Mental Health Nurse of the Year 2009
Posted on October 2, 2009 by Captcha - 0 comments
ACT Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher MLA, today congratulated Canberra nurse Donna Hodgson on receiving the National Mental…
Continue ReadingDid you know one in six Australians suffer from some form of hearing loss
Posted on August 25, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
Did you know that one in six Australians suffer from some form of hearing loss? You wonder how…
Continue ReadingWomen’s Health Survey
Posted on August 25, 2009 by emd - 0 comments
The Women’s Centre for Health Matters are running a health survey here: http://www.wchm.org.au/surveys.htm No date on when the…
Continue Reading383 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza in the ACT
Posted on July 18, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
The ACT Department of Health has confirmed that there are now 383 cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 Virus…
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ACT Health website gets a new look
Posted on April 28, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 4 comments
The ACT Department of Health has launched their new-look website today. The ACT Health website has a very…
Continue ReadingNew Health Centre for Belconnen
Posted on April 11, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
The ACT Government will provide $220,000 to help fit out the new West Belconnen Health Centre which is…
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Google helps you access your Prescription Records?
Posted on April 7, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 4 comments
Do you want to be able to access your own medical records online? or do you want to…
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ACT Health Helps Staff Quit Smoking
Posted on March 30, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
As mentioned by the ACT Government before from 1 May 2009, smoking at all ACT Health facilities, including…
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