Australia
Metro North Health appoints Bernard Curran as new board chair
Metro North Health appoints Bernard Curran as new board chair
He has been a member of the board since 2018.
Australia invests $11m for increased bed capacity at Lyell McEwin Hospital
A total of 20 new beds are slated for construction this year.
Australia invests $13.4m in new Batemans Bay community health facility
Its development coincides with the upcoming $173.4m (A$260m) Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
Australia to establish Warrawong Community Health Centre in NSW
The new facility is part of the $466.5m (A$700m) Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services project.
Launceston General Hospital to build $10m helipad for emergency transit
At present, an aerobridge has been installed for rapid access to LGH’s medical services.
Australia unveils ACTION centre for children with rare diseases
The new facility is set to focus on delivering advanced therapies with a $267,100 (A$400,000) investment.
Australia to invest $106.5m for women's sexual and reproductive care
The investment will include $3.7m (A$5.5m) funding to develop a national sexual and reproductive health dataset.
Australia to establish Coomera Hospital in the Gold Coast
Completion of the new facility is projected for late 2027.
Construction progresses for Mersey Community Hospital redevelopment
Redevelopment works are set for completion by early 2025.
Australia to invest $951m in Cairns and Hinterland Health and Hospital Service
This includes an initial $40m (A$60m) towards the Cairns Health and Innovation Centre.
The Prince Charles Hospital adopts electronic tool for delirium diagnosis
The tech features an algorithm to aid clinicians in determining likely causes of delirium.
Australia to begin construction of new regional hospital in June
The $173.4m (A$260m) facility is set to deliver healthcare services for the Eurobodalla Shire community.
Australia to establish Northern Heart Centre in Tasmania
The $80m (A$120m) centre will include a second catheterisation lab and a dedicated cardiology ward.
South Australia to receive $37.2m grant for enhanced Medicare services
An additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinic will be established in the northeast of Adelaide.
Australia unveils new Tweed Valley Hospital in NSW
The $477.4m (AU$723.3m) hospital features a 430-bed capacity.
Alfred Health appoints Adam Horsburgh as new chief executive
He will succeed Andrew Way in the role.
Australian government invests $29.1m in HIV response
Part of the investment includes $17.2m (A$26m) funding for subsidised access to PrEP medication.
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