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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

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

Canberra Health Services has advertised for a gynaecological oncologist.

The Canberra Times

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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Government plans to meet older population's health needs outside hospital

The government has signalled offering more services from walk-in centres as part of an eight-year health services plan.

The Canberra Times

'I feared for my life': MLA tells story of getting an abortion in America

Nicole Lawder said anti-choice protesters were throwing blood at the windows of the clinic.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith urges federal counterpart make abortions free across country

The ACT government will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortions from early next year.

The Canberra Times

Debate sets tone for path forward on drug decriminalisation

Members of the Assembly began debate on the proposed laws to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs.

The Canberra Times

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'Irrefutable evidence of our ancestry': Ngambri custodians take ACT to court

Paul Girrawah House said he and other members of the Ngambri had launched the court action to stop the ACT government's "blatant" discrimination and hypocrisy.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week.

ABC News

Heartbroken family searching for answers after little Rozalia's death

The tragic death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

The Canberra Times

Family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who died at Canberra Hospital, speaks out

The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora says the preschooler developed mild, flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death and was prescribed antibiotics before being referred to the Canberra Hospital.

ABC News

Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

The Canberra Times

'We really don't know': Authorities unsure which way ACT's COVID wave is headed

The Health Minister said government modelling had indicated cases would rise through August, but acknowledged numbers had fallen over the last fortnight.

The Canberra Times

'We are broken': Family's anguish as investigation launched into five-year-old's death

The tragic death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

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Investigation underway into death of five-year-old at Canberra Hospital

The death of the young girl has been referred to the ACT Coroner.

The Canberra Times

'Just can't fathom that': Canberra women forced to Sydney for cancer treatment

Rachel Stephen-Smith has said discussions to establish a centre are a priority.

ABC News

Canberra hospitals on cusp of amber alert as COVID-19 outbreak and patient numbers grow

Patients infected with COVID-19 took up 15 per cent of the city's hospital beds earlier this week — the highest level recorded during the pandemic.

The Canberra Times

Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions

Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions.

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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 Guardian - AU

Australia’s first fixed pill-testing clinic opens in Canberra

Alex Ross-King died of a drug overdose before a festival. Her mum says giving young people access to information can prevent deaths

ABC News

Australia's first fixed-site pill testing to open in Canberra in bid for harm reduction

A fixed-site pill and drug testing clinic will open its doors in the ACT this Thursday in an Australian first.

The Canberra Times

Where and when you can get pills tested in Canberra

The facility will only open on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm and Fridays from 6pm to 9pm.

The Canberra Times

Canberra nurses rally for culture-change as 'true impact' of pandemic takes a toll

Staff shortages are impacting Canberra Hospital staff as the ACT braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times

Minister apologises for First Nations treaty consultation 'hurt'

Rachel Stephen-Smith has sought to reassure First Nations people the ACT government was not rushing into a treaty process.

The Canberra Times

Public needs to rethink COVID risk if fresh restrictions imposed: expert

State and territory governments have encouraged people to wear face masks but none have reintroduced legal requirements.

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