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Stephen-Smith flags winding back of PCR testing

The government does plan to retain free testing but hours are likely to be reduced.

The Canberra Times

Health authorities scramble after one-off public holiday hits system

Some elective surgeries are likely to be impacted by the public holiday.

The Canberra Times

ACT records fewer than 600 new COVID cases after change in definition

This will be the last time daily infections are reported.

The Canberra Times

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ACT has 20th straight day with fewer than 300 new COVID cases

It is the 20th consecutive day Canberra's new daily COVID cases have been under 300.

The Canberra Times

'Not as important': ACT to stop reporting daily COVID case numbers

The last daily report will be on Friday.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Hospital Auxiliary this year celebrates 50 years, raising more than $4 million over that time for medical equipment, staff scholarships and research.

The Canberra Times

'Please take mothers seriously': Deaths of two children prompt calls for improved ACT hospital processes

The minister was responding to allegations which aired on Monday night on A Current Affair around the deaths of Canberra children, five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora and 13-year-old Brian Lovelock.

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Stephen-Smith not sold on free nursing degrees

Canberra Health Services has officially received its three-year accreditation.

The Canberra Times

COVID-19 vaccine now available for at-risk children under five as new cases remain low

Young children with complex health conditions are now eligible for COVID vaccinations.

The Canberra Times

Ruby's Reunification Program has helped reunite nearly 2,000 families in South Australia

A program designed to help prevent 12 to 17-year-olds facing family breakdowns from becoming homeless has helped nearly 2,000 families in South Australia — and now another jurisdiction is starting a similar operation.

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ACT govt discussing with Calvary over its role in northside hospital

There is a contract saying that Calvary has to run a hospital in Canberra's north for the next 76 years.

The Canberra Times

ACT Health quarterly report shows impact of Omicron on system

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the system had been "significantly impacted".

The Canberra Times

'Great relief': ACT govt signals intention to gynaecology oncology unit

Canberra Health Services has advertised for a gynaecological oncologist.

The Canberra Times

Canberra to get a full-time surgical service for gynaecological cancers

Jane Harriss says a full-time surgical service for gynaecological cancers is "wonderful" for Canberra women who are currently receiving treatment and for those who potentially might be diagnosed with the disease in the future.

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Government plans to meet older population's health needs outside hospital

The government has signalled offering more services from walk-in centres as part of an eight-year health services plan.

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'I feared for my life': MLA tells story of getting an abortion in America

Nicole Lawder said anti-choice protesters were throwing blood at the windows of the clinic.

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Stephen-Smith urges federal counterpart make abortions free across country

The ACT government will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortions from early next year.

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Debate sets tone for path forward on drug decriminalisation

Members of the Assembly began debate on the proposed laws to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs.

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'Irrefutable evidence of our ancestry': Ngambri custodians take ACT to court

Paul Girrawah House said he and other members of the Ngambri had launched the court action to stop the ACT government's "blatant" discrimination and hypocrisy.

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ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week.

The Canberra Times

Heartbroken family searching for answers after little Rozalia's death

The tragic death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

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Family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who died at Canberra Hospital, speaks out

The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora says the preschooler developed mild, flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death and was prescribed antibiotics before being referred to the Canberra Hospital.

The Canberra Times

Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

The Canberra Times

'We really don't know': Authorities unsure which way ACT's COVID wave is headed

The Health Minister said government modelling had indicated cases would rise through August, but acknowledged numbers had fallen over the last fortnight.

The Canberra Times

'We are broken': Family's anguish as investigation launched into five-year-old's death

The tragic death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

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