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Nurse-to-patient ratios changes arrive after long delay

Improved nurse-to-patient ratios will be inscribed into state law after they were delayed because the funds were used to settle a protracted nurses' pay deal.

Nurse, midwife pay deal could 'rebuild health system'

Nurse, midwife pay deal could 'rebuild health system'

As Victorian hospitals stare down the barrel of budget cuts and potential amalgamations, a new pay deal for nurses could help to retain and recruit staff.

FDA head's misinformation battle fizzles

FDA head's misinformation battle fizzles

The FDA Commissioner has called misinformation one of the deadliest killers in the United States — can we fight it?

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'Dr. Lisa on the Street' busts health myths and empowers patients

She's seen what happens when people don't trust or understand their doctor. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick founded 'Grapevine Health' to get solid information out, especially to Black and Latinx patients.

‘No health workers want to stand with us’: the challenge for Victoria’s Coalition

The two major parties are sparring over health policies, but some Liberal sources are questioning the strategy

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Regional hospitals set to benefit from free nursing courses

The government initiative will make placements more affordable for students like Sophie, who faced $5,000 in costs for a nine-week placement.

Health workforce shortages could hold back expansion of Grampians Health services

Enticing trained nurses back to work, recruiting international professionals and hiring university students are part of an immediate approach to fill vacancies within health care.

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‘Not just another wave’: Australia’s Covid hospitalisations reach record levels in several states

‘Not just another wave’: Australia’s Covid hospitalisations reach record levels in several states

Experts warn of worse to come, with most states likely several weeks away from peak hospitalisation rates

The Guardian - AU

Elective surgeries may soon be delayed due to staff shortages, Victorian hospital body says

Elective surgeries may soon be delayed due to staff shortages, Victorian hospital body says

Exclusive: Four health services already failing to meet nurse-to-patient ratios ahead of expected Covid surge

The Guardian - AU

'Premature' to ease Vic COVID-19 iso rules

'Premature' to ease Vic COVID-19 iso rules

A fresh call for Victoria to dump seven-day isolation rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases has been branded premature and not without health system risks.

Victorian government vows to catch up on surgery backlog with $1.5 billion investment package

Victorian government vows to catch up on surgery backlog with $1.5 billion investment package

The government claims from 2023, the health sector will be running at 125 per cent of pre-pandemic capacity, delivering 40,000 additional public surgeries each year.

Doctor slams Portland District Health regional hospital reasons to pause maternity unit

Doctor slams Portland District Health regional hospital reasons to pause maternity unit

More than 30 expectant women are told they can't give birth at south-west Victoria's Portland hospital due to a lack of midwives. However that may not be the case.

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