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The Latest Breaking News from Canberra Health Services

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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'I'm terrified': Nurses reveal what's really wrong with the ACT health system

More than a dozen nurses and midwives have spoken to The Canberra Times detailing the issues they face day-to-day.

The Canberra Times

COVID patients shifted to aged care, private hospitals as ACT faces 'worst time'

About 70 patients who no longer needed acute care into private hospitals and aged care facilities to free up beds at the hospital.

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Health Services defends 'quality, safe care' at ICU after lawsuit filed

Canberra Health Services has defended its operations after a director launched court action for alleged breaches of workplace laws.

The Canberra Times

Senior doctor launches legal action over handling of alleged safety concerns in Canberra Hospital's Intensive Care Unit

Canberra Health Services and two hospital executives are facing legal action over their handling of allegations of safety risks within the Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital.

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Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says despite a predicted rise in COVID-19 cases, reintroduction of a mask mandate is not currently being considered.

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Canberra Hospital receives accreditation, looks to leave 2018 failures behind

Canberra Hospital has received accreditation for another three years.

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New COVID cases stay above 1000 daily, record hospitalisations

The ACT recorded 1,116 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.

The Canberra Times

The endless pain of the COVID pandemic

The COVID pandemic may slowly be getting under control but other serious illnesses are surging after going untreated in the depths of the pandemic.

The Canberra Times

Record number of COVID patients being treated in Canberra hospitals

There are 99 patients being treated for COVID in Canberra's hospitals.

The Canberra Times

Time is running out for permanent cancer surgery unit in Canberra

A group of doctors have been lobbying both the territory and federal government for funding for a permanent surgery unit.

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Keen triplets lending a hand for Give Me Five for the Canberra Hospital

Can you this month give even $5 to help children receiving treatment at the Canberra Hospital?

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Health boss says more can be done to support staff following death of Dr Peter Scott

The chief executive of Canberra Health Services has paid tribute to Dr Scott.

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Mum stands up for son as surgery was delayed

When Eilleen Eugenio's son had his surgery delayed, she knew she had to stand up for him.

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Staff scream, kick doors, throw objects in ACT cardiology department

Workers in the department reported there was a lack of respect displayed by some doctors in the department.

The Canberra Times

Jail inmates allowed to bunk with COVID positive cases, 55 infected

Around 160 detainees were believed to have been exposed to a COVID positive inmate.

The Canberra Times

Canberra cancer clinic slowed, 150 healthcare staff furloughed due to COVID-19

Around eleven elective surgeries were being postponed each day.

The Canberra Times

A lot of Canberra's public health staff say they are leaving - and soon

Mental health nurses and midwives have had the highest number of resignations in nursing.

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Concerns raised over senior nurses leaving Canberra hospitals

Canberra's hospitals are struggling to fill a shortfall of nursing staff.

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Meet Canberra's nurse of the year

Rebekah Ogilvie oversaw the response to the social housing outbreaks.

The Canberra Times

Prison outbreak: dozens of inmates infected

Detainees at a prison have a 'restriction on movements' as a precaution from the spread of COVID-19.

The Canberra Times

Frontline health workers still need to be vaccinated despite mandate being dropped

The COVID-19 vaccine requirement for workers in the territory's public health system will extend beyond the current mandate.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to hold inquiry into conditions at Dhulwa

The inquiry will investigate and review legislative, clinical and governance policies at the facility.

The Canberra Times

Health authorities look to recruit new staff as AIS vaccine clinic future considered

The role of ACT government-led mass vaccination hubs is also under review as staff are needed in acute services.

The Canberra Times

Molonglo Valley health centre to provide access to free care

The centre features six consulting rooms and will be operated by registered nurses and midwives.

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