Queensland election: Health advocates demand current abortion laws not be politicized
Health advocates are calling on state politicians to leave changes to current abortion laws off the table as a “dangerous debate” rages over women's health.
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Immerse yourself for a good cause: The Cold Nips Australian Tour travels to Kununurra and Broome to raise funds for mental health
They cooled off in Cairns, waded in Wollongong and even took a sunrise plunge in Port Augusta. Now Kimberley is the final stop on the Cold Nips Australian Tour, which aims to join thousands of other water lovers in completing 100 sunrise dives over 100 days to raise $1 million for mental health.
Yes, the girls! Erika Cramer hosts an evening at Tom Price and Paraburdoo to promote community mental health
International confidence coach Erika Cramer will join Tom Price and Paraburdoo for a glittering girls' night out to promote better mental health in the community. As a seasoned speaker with experience in mental health advocacy, Ms. Cramer aims to address the challenges faced by women in the FIFO community and help them regain their confidence.
Sharney Lee Mitchell: Brabham teenager dies of flu days after being released from Joondalup Health Campus
A 13-year-old Perth girl has died from flu, just days after being discharged from a major Perth hospital Sharney Lee Mitchell was found unconscious in her bed by her parents on Sunday morning.
Lions Outback Vision: Team uses AI tools to diagnose health problems using retinal scans in Pilbara
The eyes are considered the window to the soul, but with the help of groundbreaking artificial intelligence currently being developed in the Pilbara, Western Australia, they can also open a window into people's health. With the aim of saving lives and sight, a team from Lions Outback Vision travels through the outback in a van … Read more
WA Health on high alert for new Mpox cases following WHO statement
WA Health is closely monitoring new Mpox cases after the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency this week. There has been one Mpox case in WA, but it is not the 'Clade 1b' strain behind the current outbreak in a number of African countries.
Health ministers set up group to address Australia's IV fluid shortage
The country's health ministers have set up a response group to address the shortage of infusion solutions in Australian hospitals, which could last all year.
Young boy from Lake Grace is transported by Fly2 Foundation's innovative health service for treatment of his cerebral palsy
A new health service flew a boy from Lake Grace to Perth for treatment of his diplegic cerebral palsy, marking the first step in revolutionising regional health care. The new Fly2 Foundation gifted its first flight to Frankie McKenzie, who was flown from his home in Lake Grace to the Royal Perth Hospital at 8:30am … Read more
Pete Davidson is “determined to improve his mental health”
According to a source, comedy star Pete Davidson wants to focus on his mental health and is determined to make it a priority.
WHO re-declares Mpox a global health emergency
Due to the spread of a new variant of the Mpox virus, the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency.