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Why health insurance cuts for the over-65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all

The controversy surrounding the federal government’s plan to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for the over-65s continues. Not everyone agrees on the impact of the higher premiums, whether that’s the number of people set to cancel their cover or the impact on the public health system.

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Bed-block warning as emergency wards brace for impact

The number of patients in hospitals who don't medically need to be there could rise to potentially catastrophic levels, a state health minister has warned.

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Aged care bed-block continues to climb as more people languish in hospital

Ageing population puts increasing pressure on public hospitals

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$350,000 rehab boost to bring care closer to Hunter homes

The funding will help more patients recover at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

Newcastle Herald

Hundreds of drug overdoses revealed, amid push for a safe injecting place

The Hunter has a lot of overdose deaths, which are preventable.

Newcastle Herald

'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

Lobbying from state leaders has failed to unlock more money from the federal government to address the growing problem of aged care bed block .

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NSW Commits $4.3 Million To Keep Pill Testing At Music Festivals

Drug checking will return to selected NSW music festivals from October after the government announced $4.3 million to continue the program.

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'I can't just hand this over': minister says he won't end Mater PPP at any cost

Health Minister Ryan Park said the government is taking legal advice about the Mater Hospital public private partnership.

Newcastle Herald

Lifeline for emergency departments from new health hub

A planned health hub is being welcomed amid the push to take pressure off emergency departments by giving patients somewhere else to turn.

AAP

Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate emergency crisis

Sick and injured people forced to wait hours in emergency departments could be assisted by a state government plan to bolster available facilities.

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Calvary's bid to buy two Hunter hospitals, amid questions over the Mater's future

The not-for-profit Catholic organisation is making a bid for 16 private hospitals.

Newcastle Herald

Damp, broken, dangerous: report reveals more than 300 defects in Hunter hospital

An audit has revealed a quarter of all assets inspected had defects.

Newcastle Herald

Defibs still safe despite reported shutdowns, TGA says

Health authorities have defended the continued use of defibrillators in ambulances after a regulator stepped in to put a halt on sales of the devices.

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How Travelers Can Keep Their Homes Dust-Free During Extended Trips?

Most people assume an empty house stays cleaner than a lived-in one. It doesn't. Dust isn't only generated by foot traffic and cooking, a huge share of household dust comes from skin cells, fabric fibers, pet dander, and outdoor particles pulled in through HVAC systems and tiny gaps around windows…

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'Stupid' and 'childish': Mater scandal gets dirty in Bearpit battle

'Ryan Park should be focusing his efforts on untangling the mess.'

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'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in

'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.'

Newcastle Herald

'No one has been held to account': Coalition attacks Labor over Mater failures

Minister accused of 'ducking accountability and responsibility'.

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'Clique culture' revealed at Westpac helicopter service over workplace and safety issues

Confidential allegations released amid 'serious safety breaches'.

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Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments

Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’

Newcastle Herald

One family's decision gave a teenager a chance to chase her biggest dream

She got the call in the middle of the night for major surgery.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter hospital gets a boost, but an important machine remains on wish list

'The community health needs of the town are enormous.'

Newcastle Herald

'Escalating situation': hospital aggression rising amid mental health crisis

NSW Opposition questions why Minns government won't release data.

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Why NSW Is Tightening Nangs Laws And What It Means For Young People

NSW is tightening nitrous oxide (nangs) laws with new retail limits, an under-18 sales ban, delivery restrictions and exemptions for legitimate use. Here’s what’s changing and why.

Newcastle Herald

$890m John Hunter expansion hits major milestone

The facility is expected to treat its first patients by the end of the year.

Newcastle Herald

Push to reopen waterway despite fears of brain-eating amoeba

A community campaign to reopen a popular Upper Hunter waterway is gaining momentum.

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