2008 Media Releases
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Jul 2008
- 22/07/2008 - More than 4,500 extra patients undergo elective surgery in NSW
- 20/07/2008 - If It's Not An Emergency - See Your GP
- 19/07/2008 - World Youth Day - Public Health Update
- 18/07/2008 - World Youth Day - Public Health Update
- 18/07/2008 - World Youth Day - Public Health Update
- 17/07/2008 - World Youth Day - Public Health Update
- 17/07/2008 - World Youth Day - Public Health Update
- 16/07/2008 - Influenza in pilgrims
- 15/07/2008 - Minister opens Tweed Hospital's new ward and NSW BreastScreen Clinic
- 15/07/2008 - Minister inspects progress on Rehabilitation Unit
- 15/07/2008 - $11 million investment to eliminate disability equipment waiting list
- 14/07/2008 - Services to expand while planning continues for new Tamworth Hospital
- 14/07/2008 - New clinicians deliver important health services for local community
- 14/07/2008 - Minister celebrates demolition work to get new Narrabri Hospital underway
- 14/07/2008 - Minister attends Manilla planning and development meeting
- 11/07/2008 - Public health investigation at Blue Mountains nursing home
- 09/07/2008 - Health services on track for half a million World Youth Day visitors
- 07/07/2008 - Workers recognised for their contribution to Aboriginal Health
- 05/07/2008 - Preschoolers munch and move their way to a healthier start in life
- 03/07/2008 - Recommendations contribute to ongoing reform of Ambulance Service
- 01/07/2008 - New regulations provide truth in advertising for medical services
Jun 2008
- 28/06/2008 - Renewed measles warning
- 27/06/2008 - Special Commission of Inquiry - Extension
- 27/06/2008 - Minister Delivers Pay Increase for Nurses
- 26/06/2008 - New campaign for drug and alcohol awareness
- 24/06/2008 - 30 new emergency specialists for NSW
- 23/06/2008 - Iemma Government launches 2008 Winter Health Strategy
- 19/06/2008 - Over 45's making an effort to be healthier
- 18/06/2008 - Great results in first statewide patient survey
- 17/06/2008 - Minister orders review of drug education material
- 17/06/2008 - HIV rates remain stable in NSW
- 16/06/2008 - More Investment at Wyong Hospital
- 16/06/2008 - More Investment at Gosford Hospital
- 16/06/2008 - Investment to boost access to local health services in Wollongong
- 13/06/2008 - Budget boom for Nepean Hospital
- 12/06/2008 - Health investment delivers more beds for Shellharbour Hospital
- 12/06/2008 - Shellharbour family care centre a first for the Illawarra
- 12/06/2008 - More Paediatric Networking Services for Western NSW
- 12/06/2008 - More Paediatric Networking Services for Northern NSW
- 12/06/2008 - More Paediatric Networking Services for Eastern and Southern NSW
- 06/06/2008 - More Investment at Fairfield Hospital
- 06/06/2008 - More Investment at Liverpool Hospital
- 05/06/2008 - Iemma Government delivers funding for Auburn Hospital
- 05/06/2008 - NSW Parliament passes landmark legislation to protect patients
- 03/06/2008 - Funding boost for mental health services
- 03/06/2008 - Health funding boost for St George-Sutherland
- 03/06/2008 - Health funding boost for the Illawarra
- 03/06/2008 - Health funding boost for the Hunter
- 03/06/2008 - Health funding boost for the Central Coast
- 03/06/2008 - Health funding boost for Western Sydney
- 03/06/2008 - Funding boost for rural and regional health
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Greater Western Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Funding boost for Ambulance Service of NSW
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Greater Southern Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Hunter New England Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Major investment in North Coast Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Sydney West Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - Funding boost for children's health services at The Children's Hospital at Westmead
- 03/06/2008 - Major health investment in Sydney South West Area Health Service
- 03/06/2008 - $839.5 million investment in health infrastructure
- 03/06/2008 - Health investment delivers better patient care
- 02/06/2008 - Celebrating Aboriginal environmental health graduates
May 2008
- 31/05/2008 - Iemma Government invests in maternity to meet baby boom
- 29/05/2008 - O'Connor Report
- 21/05/2008 - Fruit and veg eating targets Aboriginal families
- 20/05/2008 - $2.45m for further research into schizophrenia
- 13/05/2008 - Iemma Government increasing mental health bed numbers
- 12/05/2008 - More Scholarships for Nurses and Midwives on International Nurses Day
- 11/05/2008 - $5 million Comprehensive Epilepsy Service to boost diagnosis and treatment
- 08/05/2008 - Smoking. Don't be a Sucker
- 07/05/2008 - NSW hospitals performing above national benchmarks
- 07/05/2008 - Landmark legislation to deal with misconduct by doctors
- 07/05/2008 - $5 million campaign to boost NSW health workforce
- 05/05/2008 - NSW leads the way in Aboriginal Maternity Health Services
- 05/05/2008 - Community urged to look our for signs of Meningococcal Disease
- 01/05/2008 - High blood pressure rates continue to rise
Apr 2008
- 30/04/2008 - Minister signs new Aboriginal Health Partnership Agreement
- 29/04/2008 - Redevelopment of Narrabri Health Service one step closer
- 27/04/2008 - East Meets West at Balmain Hospital's Acupuncture Clinic
- 24/04/2008 - Health Minister opens Coffs Harbour Pregnancy Care Service
- 22/04/2008 - Iemma Government's tough new anti-smoking measures
- 21/04/2008 - Building a competitive mental health sector
- 21/04/2008 - NSW Government tightens cosmetic surgery regulations
- 20/04/2008 - Health Minister urges pregnant women to watch what they eat
- 16/04/2008 - Vaccinations best defence as flu season begins
- 14/04/2008 - Practical guide for mental health well-being
- 13/04/2008 - Iemma Government to strengthen protection against misconduct by doctors
- 09/04/2008 - Progress being made on $1.05b investment in mental health
- 09/04/2008 - Medical Assessment Units provide specialist treatment for elderly patients
- 07/04/2008 - Release of forensic patients in hands of specialist division
- 06/04/2008 - Lack of GP access driving demand on public hospital emergency departments
- 05/04/2008 - Minister announces Satellite Navigation Units for all NSW Ambulances
- 05/04/2008 - Measles risk
- 03/04/2008 - 'GO FOR 2 AND 5' continues to encourage fruit and veg eating
- 01/04/2008 - Falls Prevention a Priority - April Falls Day
Mar 2008
- 30/03/2008 - Latest snapshot shows health messages are getting through
- 27/03/2008 - Government increases Nurse Scholarships opportunities
- 27/03/2008 - Tenders called for 24-hour mental health line
- 19/03/2008 - Board announced for research institute in Sydney's south west
- 18/03/2008 - Health Minister watches specialist paramedics test their skills
- 18/03/2008 - Mosquito warning in rural NSW
- 15/03/2008 - Parents reminded to keep household poisons out of reach
- 13/03/2008 - New learning centre at Blacktown Hospital
- 13/03/2008 - World Kidney Day: Renal services expanding across NSW
- 13/03/2008 - SWISH - Making a real difference
- 10/03/2008 - Aboriginal workshop to KATCH more nurses and midwives
- 03/03/2008 - New data shows drop in unprotected sex among gay men
- 02/03/2008 - NSW Government moves to mandate reporting of medical misconduct
Feb 2008
- 28/02/2008 - Bathurst doctors to resume surgery
- 28/02/2008 - NSW Government offers support to former patients of Dr Reeves
- 28/02/2008 - NSW proposes national performance measures to improve health system
- 27/02/2008 - Innovative mental health program extended
- 22/02/2008 - Response to Royal North Shore Hospital Inquiry
- 20/02/2008 - Action taken to rectify Bathurst Hospital issues
- 18/02/2008 - NSW Government tackles childhood obesity
- 18/02/2008 - Health Minister demands action at Bathurst Hospital
- 16/02/2008 - NSW residents urged to lift organ and tissue donation registrations
- 14/02/2008 - Minister welcomes opening of Special Commission of Inquiry into NSW Health
- 14/02/2008 - Hospital performance improves as demand for health services continues to increase
- 13/02/2008 - Iemma Government opens new stroke service facility at Armidale
- 11/02/2008 - New operating theatres boost surgery capacity at Bega District Hospital
- 11/02/2008 - Minister opens new Bombala Health Service
- 11/02/2008 - Renewed measles advice
- 11/02/2008 - Report on ADHD prescribing released
- 10/02/2008 - Meagher inspects Mega lift ambulance amid increasing rates of obesity
- 06/02/2008 - NSW health system performing above national average
- 05/02/2008 - Historic health training agreement signed in Wollongong
- 05/02/2008 - Minister heads to Wollongong to greet new medical interns and graduate nurses
- 02/02/2008 - Measles warning
Jan 2008
- 31/01/2008 - Ministers meet to begin discussions on new Australian Health Care Agreement
- 31/01/2008 - Productivity Commission puts NSW public hospitals above national average
- 30/01/2008 - NSW Government delivers on commitment for stroke services in Central West
- 29/01/2008 - Terms of Reference finalised for Special Commission of Inquiry
- 28/01/2008 - Families urged to get active to tackle obesity
- 25/01/2008 - Peter Garling SC to lead Special Commission of Inquiry
- 24/01/2008 - Minister announces Special Commission of Inquiry into NSW health care
- 21/01/2008 - Record 621 new doctors start work in NSW public hospitals
- 18/01/2008 - Shop shuts on flavoured cigarettes today
- 16/01/2008 - Minister opens new Dubbo Ambulance Station
- 16/01/2008 - Agreement paves the way forward for Lourdes Hospital redevelopment
- 16/01/2008 - Minister opens new unit for enhanced diabetes and renal services in Dubbo
- 16/01/2008 - Wollongong 24-hour helicopter service goes live tonight
- 16/01/2008 - Meagher welcomes new era of cooperation in State and Commonwealth relations
- 15/01/2008 - New chief executive appointed to Justice Health
- 13/01/2008 - Safe food, safe pregnancy
- 11/01/2008 - Minister Meagher to view Coraki flood damage and inspect Lismore's new $38M Mental Health Unit
- 09/01/2008 - Multi Purpose Service facilities progressing on schedule
- 06/01/2008 - Small fish good for small children
- 04/01/2008 - Unregistered health practitioners to abide by new regulations
- 03/01/2008 - Record 1600 new Registered Nurses for public hospitals