'So clear-cut': Health executive defends privacy breach sacking She says why a nurse emailed patient information is 'entirely irrelevant'. The Canberra Times · Aug 27, 2023
ACT govt has taken over Calvary's Bruce public hospital The hospital came under government control at midnight. The Canberra Times · Jul 2, 2023
Final touches applied ahead of Calvary hospital takeover The ACT government takes control of the hospital on Monday. The Canberra Times · Jun 30, 2023
Calvary takeover to begin but first there is a legal challenge Calvary has applied for an injunction on the acquisition. The Canberra Times · Jun 2, 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. ABC News · Jan 20, 2023
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. ABC News · Dec 10, 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 30, 2022
Worst reasons people have turned up to Canberra emergency department Some people attend the emergency department because it is convenient, a top health authority says The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2022
COVID patients shifted to aged care, private hospitals as ACT faces 'worst time' About 70 patients who no longer needed acute care into private hospitals and aged care facilities to free up beds at the hospital. The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2022
Senior doctor launches legal action over handling of alleged safety concerns in Canberra Hospital's Intensive Care Unit Canberra Health Services and two hospital executives are facing legal action over their handling of allegations of safety risks within the Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital. ABC News · Jul 13, 2022
'Back with a vengeance': how the combination of COVID and flu-like illnesses are straining ACT hospitals The record hospitalisation rate of COVID cases on Saturday is only one factor contributing to regular bed blocks across the ACT. The Canberra Times · Jun 25, 2022
Hospitals in 'bed block' as COVID cases continue to surge The hospitals are "under more pressure than they have ever been" as COVID numbers remain high. The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022
Canberra health system facing 'perfect storm' More patients are being admitted to Canberra hospitals who are sicker and require a longer hospitalisation. The Canberra Times · Apr 23, 2022
'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa. The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022
The Canberra Times · Apr 14, 2022 COVID testing facility closes early due to hospital staff shortfall Staff shortages at Canberra Hospital meant those manning the testing facility have been redeployed for the evening.
The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2022 'We are so proud': ACT's vaccine rollout celebrates first birthday For all the turbulence of the past year, the success of the ACT's vaccine rollout certainly provides cause for celebration.