$12.26 million boost for cancer research
Thousands of men with prostate cancer will benefit from significantly improved treatment as part of a $12.26 million NSW Government investment in cancer research.
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Free whooping cough vaccine savings bubs’ lives
The NSW Government-funded whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women has reduced the chance of infants with the illness being hospitalised by 94 per cent.
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Access to medicinal cannabis further simplified
The NSW Government has joined with the Commonwealth to improve access to medicinal cannabis by introducing a single application process.
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NSW Health confirms more listeriosis outbreak
NSW Health is urging high risk groups to be wary of foods that cause listeriosis, confirming there are now 15 cases linked to the national rockmelon outbreak, three of whom have died.
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NSW Health warns of listeriosis risk
NSW Health and the NSW Food Authority have renewed calls for high risk groups to be wary of foods that cause listeriosis after a sudden increase in cases across the state this year.
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Paramedics get “ruggedized” smartphones
Paramedics will get high-tech, “ruggedized” smartphones under a $314,000 trial to tackle mobile blackspots in rural and regional areas.
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NSW suicide prevention trial an Australian first
For the first time in Australia pulse monitoring devices will be trialled as a suicide prevention tool in a mental health unit, following a $300,314 investment by the NSW Government.
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What to do if the media calls
NSW Health has developed a revised public communication policy to help employees who might be contacted by the media.
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Three new measles cases confirmed in western Sydney
NSW Health is urging people to watch for measles symptoms after two children and a young adult with the disease
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Bali travellers urged to check for measles symptoms: NSW Health
NSW Health is alerting recent travellers to Bali to watch for measles symptoms after two people – a Sydney resident
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