What we know about the privacy breach at Canberra Health Services The situation was brought to light on Tuesday morning following a leaked email. The Canberra Times · Mar 21, 2023
Private records of some Canberra Health Services patients 'deliberately' sent to industrial partner Some Canberra Health Services patients' records have been emailed to people outside of the organisation, in what has been described as a "serious breach of privacy". ABC News · Mar 20, 2023
'Serious action needed': stand-downs defended as 50 cardiologists apply The process of hiring new specialists has been protracted partly because of legal issues. The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2023
Five cardiologists claim Canberra Hospital's cardiac care is 'dangerous', Health Minister agrees to meet them Cardiologists pen an explosive letter to ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith over "unacceptable and dangerous" cardiology care at the Canberra Hospital. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
'Unacceptable and dangerous' deterioration in cardiology, doctors say Cardiologists have outlined a series of concerns. The Canberra Times · Mar 9, 2023
'We are making a dent into ED wait times': unit expanded at Canberra Hospital The unit is aimed at pulling patients away from the emergency department. The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2023
Nurses and midwives say they are 'treated like a piece of furniture' Nurses and midwives are facing high levels of psychological distress and poor rostering practices. The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2023
Govt spruiks Health culture improvements, but there's a problem with the numbers Authorities previously said the response rate needed to be above 40 per cent to be 'statistically valid'. The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2023
More than 300 junior health staff to join ACT's public health system The graduates will join the system following a tumultuous few years. The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2023
Canberra Health Services' $800,000 rebrand slammed as 'PR spin' The contract has raised the eyebrows of the opposition. The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
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 · Feb 11, 2023
Stronger Together: artists give their perspective on the frontline health response to the pandemic in Canberra And it's probably not something you were expecting The Canberra Times · Feb 2, 2023
Canberra families say ACT public health system failing to provide adequate mental health care to young people One Canberra father made the drastic decision to quit his job and move interstate with his child to find more adequate treatment for his child's anorexia nervosa. ABC News · Jan 26, 2023
The Canberra Times · Jan 21, 2023 Culture improves in Canberra's health system but low levels of trust in executive, managers But staff are still grappling with issues around occupational violence and wellbeing.
ABC News · Jan 20, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2023 Change coming to fortnightly gynaecology cancer surgery unit Plans for a permanent clinic have been scuttled.
The Canberra Times · Dec 17, 2022 700 nurses left Canberra's public health system last year However, there was an overall increase in the number of nurses and midwives.
The Canberra Times · Dec 12, 2022 '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.
ABC News · Dec 10, 2022 CARE program in Canberra's hospitals could save lives by allowing family and patients to escalate medical concerns Advocates are worried ACT hospital patients and their families are not being told about the 'Call and Respond Early' program that lets them access a second medical opinion.
The Canberra Times · Dec 10, 2022 Future of cancer surgery unit in jeopardy Authorities will not immediately expand services.
The Canberra Times · Nov 26, 2022 Human rights concerns amid claims Dhulwa 'worst place' for mental health care A former nurse has spoken out against the quality of care at Canberra's secure mental health facility.
The Canberra Times · Nov 25, 2022 'Increasingly untenable': Frustrated nurses and midwives lash out at govt A major review into culture reform is expected to be released imminently.
The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2022 Former Canberra Hospital paediatrics head says staff concerns were ignored The former paediatrics head said it was "incredibly difficult" to get administration to care.
The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2022 New robocall scam impersonates Canberra Health Services Canberrans have been urged to hang up on robocalls claiming to be from Canberra Health Services.