The Latest Breaking News from Canberra Health Services

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

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

The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022

Some hospital COVID restrictions to be wound back

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

The Canberra Times · Sep 25, 2022

Health workers trained to be 'super users' in new system

There will be 1600 "super users" of the new system.

The Canberra Times · Sep 23, 2022

Stephen-Smith not sold on free nursing degrees

Canberra Health Services has officially received its three-year accreditation.

The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022

'Put your d--- away': Public servant convicted over indecent exposure

A woman saw the Canberra Health Services employee masturbating in a shopping centre car park last year.

The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2022

ACT Health quarterly report shows impact of Omicron on system

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the system had been "significantly impacted".

The Canberra Times · Aug 19, 2022

'Great relief': ACT govt signals intention to gynaecology oncology unit

Canberra Health Services has advertised for a gynaecological oncologist.

The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

'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 · Jul 30, 2022

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.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2022