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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

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

Operating theatres at Calvary to be closed 'for some months'

The theatres were "significantly damaged".

The Canberra Times

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Canberra's emergency department wait times worst in the country

New figures show the ACT had the lowest proportion of people leaving emergency departments within four hours of arrival of any state or territory last financial year, and it was the worst performer in all triage categories.

ABC News

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

ACT health bureaucrats took three months to count 34 beds

There was confusion around whether the hospitals should provide the physical number of beds or the number of "funded" beds.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt to consider permanent pill testing site

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said its future would be considered through the budget process.

The Canberra Times

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ACT extends confidential pill-testing service CanTEST as evaluation shows most users discard tainted drugs

Canberra's free pill-testing service will stay open until at least August after a study found it encourages illicit drug users to be safer.

ABC News

Development application submitted for CIT Woden campus

Public consultation for the $325 million campus will be opened for the next two weeks.

The Canberra Times

'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.

The Canberra Times

Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy

Authorities will not immediately expand services.

The Canberra Times

Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

ABC News

ACT's ED wait times more than double the national average

The ACT has continued to have the longest wait times in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith and Castley clash over health funding

Opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley called on the ACT government to explain why it had cut health funding.

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

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

ABC News

There's an overdose crisis happening in Australia. Is drug decriminalisation the answer?

Some experts say the decriminalisation of drugs will help to stem the number of fatal overdoses each year. Others aren't so sure.

The Canberra Times

'Red meat for conservatives': ACT govt rejects Libs' calls for men's health plan

The government said a plan was not needed as there was not a specific health plan for women.

The Canberra Times

Northside walk-in health centre to reopen

The centre was closed so staff could work in the Garran COVID-19 surge centre.

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ACT contact tracing app to be 'switched off'

Canberrans have not been required to check in since May.

The Canberra Times

Digital health record rollout 'incredible' despite 'teething issues', govt says

Some people received messages about medical information that was not theirs.

The Canberra Times

Further increase in COVID cases expected for the ACT

Cases are expected to continue to rise for at least the next couple of weeks.

The Canberra Times

COVID testing wind back leaves Australia exposed: epidemiologist

ACT authorities now warned the territory faces a new COVID-19 wave.

The Canberra Times

Patients waiting even longer for treatment in emergency departments

Only 39.7 per cent of patients started treatment on time.

The Canberra Times

Garran Surge Centre could be relocated after being dismantled

A decision on the future of the site could be made in the coming weeks.

The Canberra Times

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

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

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