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'Unacceptable and dangerous' deterioration in cardiology, doctors say

Cardiologists have outlined a series of concerns.

The Canberra Times

'Fundamental problem' that surge centre was not built to be a ward, report said

This is despite a review saying the end product had not met expectations.

The Canberra Times

ACT public waiting list for endoscopy services to prevent possibly fatal cancers blows out to 6,000

Doctors are warning the long public wait times for the common cancer screening test are "catastrophic" and pose a "high risk".

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'Not suitable for treatment': FOI documents reveal Garran Surge Centre fears

Documents show concerns about ventilation and airflow at the centre.

The Canberra Times

Doctors blast ACT govt over bigger treatment role for pharmacists

From July, some ACT pharmacists will be able to treat women with urinary tract infections.

The Canberra Times

ACT plan for pharmacists to administer UTI medication criticised by Queensland GPs

The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.

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Bigger role for ACT pharmacists to ease pressure on health services

Pharmacists to be allowed to give more advice and vaccinate for more diseases

The Canberra Times

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Consultants to decide whether Garran Surge Centre can be repurposed

The centre will be coming down nearly three years after it was commissioned.

The Canberra Times

Govt to fund drug support service for ACT families

The government has provided $220,000 for the program.

The Canberra Times

Govt spruiks Health culture improvements, but there's a problem with the numbers

Authorities previously said the response rate needed to be above 40 per cent to be 'statistically valid'.

The Canberra Times

More than 300 junior health staff to join ACT's public health system

The graduates will join the system following a tumultuous few years.

The Canberra Times

Many outpatients still overdue for appointments

More than 85 per cent of category one outpatients for general surgery were overdue for their appointments.

The Canberra Times

Health bosses warned about 'ongoing clinical risk' of non-permanent cancer surgery unit

Plans for the surgery unit have been thrown into jeopardy.

The Canberra Times

Operating theatres at Calvary to be closed 'for some months'

The theatres were "significantly damaged".

The Canberra Times

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Canberra's emergency department wait times worst in the country

New figures show the ACT had the lowest proportion of people leaving emergency departments within four hours of arrival of any state or territory last financial year, and it was the worst performer in all triage categories.

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Canberrans waiting to see specialists or undergo surgery through public health system face lengthy delays

Canberrans waiting to see medical specialists or undergo surgery through the public health system are facing lengthy delays.

The Canberra Times

ACT health bureaucrats took three months to count 34 beds

There was confusion around whether the hospitals should provide the physical number of beds or the number of "funded" beds.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt to consider permanent pill testing site

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said its future would be considered through the budget process.

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ACT extends confidential pill-testing service CanTEST as evaluation shows most users discard tainted drugs

Canberra's free pill-testing service will stay open until at least August after a study found it encourages illicit drug users to be safer.

The Canberra Times

Development application submitted for CIT Woden campus

Public consultation for the $325 million campus will be opened for the next two weeks.

The Canberra Times

'Cannot see another opportunity': surgeon's fears over cancer surgery unit's future

The future of the clinic is in jeopardy despite a commitment from the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy

Authorities will not immediately expand services.

ABC News

Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

The Canberra Times

ACT's ED wait times more than double the national average

The ACT has continued to have the longest wait times in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith and Castley clash over health funding

Opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley called on the ACT government to explain why it had cut health funding.

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