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The Latest Breaking News from Canberra Health Services

'Serious action needed': stand-downs defended as 50 cardiologists apply

The process of hiring new specialists has been protracted partly because of legal issues.

The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2023

Five cardiologists claim Canberra Hospital's cardiac care is 'dangerous', Health Minister agrees to meet them

Cardiologists pen an explosive letter to ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith over "unacceptable and dangerous" cardiology care at the Canberra Hospital.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

'Unacceptable and dangerous' deterioration in cardiology, doctors say

Cardiologists have outlined a series of concerns.

The Canberra Times · Mar 9, 2023

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'We are making a dent into ED wait times': unit expanded at Canberra Hospital

The unit is aimed at pulling patients away from the emergency department.

The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2023

Nurses and midwives say they are 'treated like a piece of furniture'

Nurses and midwives are facing high levels of psychological distress and poor rostering practices.

The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2023

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 · Feb 22, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

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Canberra Health Services' $800,000 rebrand slammed as 'PR spin'

The contract has raised the eyebrows of the opposition.

The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2023

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 · Feb 15, 2023

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 · Feb 11, 2023

Stronger Together: artists give their perspective on the frontline health response to the pandemic in Canberra

And it's probably not something you were expecting

The Canberra Times · Feb 2, 2023

Canberra families say ACT public health system failing to provide adequate mental health care to young people

One Canberra father made the drastic decision to quit his job and move interstate with his child to find more adequate treatment for his child's anorexia nervosa.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Culture improves in Canberra's health system but low levels of trust in executive, managers

But staff are still grappling with issues around occupational violence and wellbeing.

The Canberra Times · Jan 21, 2023

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.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

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The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2023

Change coming to fortnightly gynaecology cancer surgery unit

Plans for a permanent clinic have been scuttled.

The Canberra Times · Dec 17, 2022

700 nurses left Canberra's public health system last year

However, there was an overall increase in the number of nurses and midwives.

The Canberra Times · Dec 12, 2022

'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.

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022

CARE program in Canberra's hospitals could save lives by allowing family and patients to escalate medical concerns

Advocates are worried ACT hospital patients and their families are not being told about the 'Call and Respond Early' program that lets them access a second medical opinion.

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The Canberra Times · Dec 10, 2022

Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy

Authorities will not immediately expand services.

The Canberra Times · Nov 26, 2022

Human rights concerns amid claims Dhulwa 'worst place' for mental health care

A former nurse has spoken out against the quality of care at Canberra's secure mental health facility.

The Canberra Times · Nov 25, 2022

'Increasingly untenable': Frustrated nurses and midwives lash out at govt

A major review into culture reform is expected to be released imminently.

The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2022

Former Canberra Hospital paediatrics head says staff concerns were ignored

The former paediatrics head said it was "incredibly difficult" to get administration to care.

The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2022

New robocall scam impersonates Canberra Health Services

Canberrans have been urged to hang up on robocalls claiming to be from Canberra Health Services.

The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022

Children's intensive care ward needed at Canberra Hospital, review finds

The review, conducted in 2021, was made public on Thursday.

The Canberra Times · Sep 25, 2022

Some hospital COVID restrictions to be wound back

A Canberra Health Services spokesperson said it was "the right time" to remove this rule.

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