ACT Medicare Local News

Local practice nurse wins immunisation award

2012-05-10T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

In the lead up to International Nurses Day (12 May 2012), ACT Medicare Local (ACTML) and the local community honour a special nurse who has won the Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA) Best Practice Nurse Award for Immunisation.

ACT Medicare Local calls for eHealth and mental health support

2012-05-07T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

ACT Medicare Local (ACTML) urges the Federal Government to ensure that primary health care initiatives are sufficiently funded in the 2012/13 budget, particularly in the key areas of eHealth and mental health.

Steer clear of the flu

2012-03-13T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

ACT Medicare Local (ACTML) is urging Canberrans to get immunised against the next bout of flu that’s coming our way this year.

Simulation to stimulate local health reform

2012-02-28T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

A Health Simulation held tomorrow will focus on how successfully the national health reform can be implemented at the local level.

Straight to the heart of reducing cardiovascular risk

2012-02-06T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher MLA will tomorrow launch the HeartLink program at 11am at Wattle Street Medical Practice, 83 Wattle Street, O’Connor.

What's your health worth?

2012-01-23T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

During Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (22 – 29 January 2012), ACT Medicare Local is encouraging Canberrans to look at their weight and consider if they need to reduce it.

Starting school - ensure your child is fully immunised

2012-01-12T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

ACT Medicare Local encourages parents of children starting school this year to have their four year old vaccinations completed before their first day.

We all know what we should be doing these holidays

2011-12-20T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

Use this holiday season to improve healthy habits as part of your regular routine.

Chief Minister visits multi-disciplinary general practice

2011-12-14T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

Viewed new infrastructure funded through the GP Development Fund.

Increasing access to first-class GP services in Canberra

2011-11-08T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

Welcomes the announcement of funding to general practices in the ACT for thirty projects through the fourth round of the ACT Government’s GP Development Fund

Talking is the first step

2011-10-13T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

During Mental Health Week, ACT Medicare Local is encouraging Canberrans to see their local family doctor if they feel anxious or depressed.

ACT a leader in childhood immunisation

2011-09-07T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

The Territory recorded the highest national immunisation rate for children aged 12-15 months, and the second highest for children 5 years of age.

Canberra Hosts GP Convention

2011-09-06T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

The national GPET Convention will be held 7 – 8 September 2011 at the National Convention Centre.

Walk-in Centre model of care requires improvement

2011-08-18T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

The evaluation of the WIC has identified a number of areas which require improvement.

Funding to support Canberra’s GPs and increase workforce capacity

2011-08-10T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Applications for Round 4 of the GP Development Fund are now open.

Reduce your risk of diabetes

2011-07-11T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Adult Whooping Cough vaccination extended to protect ACT babies

2011-06-23T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Win for your health: Federal Health Reform for ACT primary care

2011-06-06T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

New service to reduce Emergency Department pressure

2011-05-31T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Kick the habit on World No Tobacco Day

2011-05-30T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Local nurses honoured for dedication

2011-05-12T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

General Practice welcomes mental health investment

2011-05-10T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Enhancing Health of the ACT as a Medicare Local

2011-04-05T00:00:00.0000000+10:00

Steer clear of the flu

2011-03-10T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

Unique opportunity to improve health care in the ACT

2011-02-22T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

ACT primed to increase patient health outcomes

2011-02-15T00:00:00.0000000+11:00

ACT poised for health reform

2011-02-09T00:00:00.0000000+11:00