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Major win for Hawkesbury nurses and midwives
May 1, 2024
Relieved nurses and midwives have secured their leave entitlements in a major win for all healthcare staff at Hawkesbury Hospital. After months of negotiations between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the NSW government, an agreement has been reached allowing all staff the option to transfer their accrued annual and long service leave…
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Public Health
HPV vaccine has led to massive drops in cervical cancer
September 16, 2019
Research published in The Lancet medical journal shows the human papilloma virus (HPV) jab has…
Mental Health
Metabolic factors contribute to anorexia
September 16, 2019
A study finds that anorexia may not be a solely psychiatric condition. New research has…
General
12 hour shifts affect sleeping patterns – but not err...
September 16, 2019
Research has found that nurses working 12 hour rotational shifts had less sleep and more…
General
New nurse and midwife in parliament puts health at the...
September 16, 2019
Recently elected Independent MP for the Victorian seat of Indi, Dr Helen Haines, has put…
Member Stories
Nurses and patient groups to meet politicians about Med...
September 16, 2019
Nurses, health advocates and patient groups are converging at Parliament House next Monday, 16th September,…
Emergency
Patient safety fears inside Wyong Hospital ED
September 12, 2019
Nurses and midwives from Wyong Hospital will hold a lunchtime rally tomorrow to call for…
Community Campaigns
Cumberland nurses raise patient safety fears over light...
September 12, 2019
Genuine fears for mental health patients at risk of walking in front of a passing…
Public Health
Data confirms huge pressure on public hospital staff
September 11, 2019
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) says new data released by the Bureau of…
Community Campaigns
Community forum to discuss health in Tenterfield
September 11, 2019
Community members are being invited to attend a public forum tomorrow afternoon to discuss issues…