Patients waiting even longer for treatment in emergency departments Only 39.7 per cent of patients started treatment on time. The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2022
Garran Surge Centre could be relocated after being dismantled A decision on the future of the site could be made in the coming weeks. The Canberra Times · Oct 28, 2022
Children's intensive care ward needed at Canberra Hospital, review finds The review, conducted in 2021, was made public on Thursday. The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022
Illicit drugs decriminalised in ACT The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise illicit drugs in small quantities for personal use. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT The laws will come into effect in 12 months. The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022
ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws. The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022
Dire state of Canberra region bulk billing options revealed Canberra has some of the lowest bulk billing rates in the nation. The Canberra Times · Oct 15, 2022
Stephen-Smith says emergency paediatric space closures don't affect quality of care The government says the ward has been closed intermittently due to staffing shortages. The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2022
Wellbeing fund worth $8.75m will take pitches from ACT health workers The fund will consider proposals from teams within the ACT's public health system. The Canberra Times · Oct 3, 2022
COVID rules have changed in the ACT again. Here's what is left The ACT will no longer require passengers to wear a mask on public transport and in taxis and rideshares. The Canberra Times · Sep 30, 2022
'Complex decision' to drop COVID isolation comes with risks: ACT chief health officer But Dr Kerryn Coleman said she was hopeful the new COVID-19 rules would get the balance right and not drive a surge in infections. The Canberra Times · Sep 30, 2022
Most COVID-19 rules wound back as ACT's public health emergency ends From Friday, Canberrans no longer need to wear masks on public transport, nor do household contacts need to report their status to health authorities. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Health workers trained to be 'super users' in new system There will be 1600 "super users" of the new system. The Canberra Times · Sep 23, 2022
Canberra doctors, opposition call for immediate change to hospital warning system for children The calls follow the death of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who was waiting in the hospital to be taken to Sydney for treatment. ABC News · Sep 21, 2022
The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2022 Senior clinicians disagree about Canberra Hospital early warning system There has been a review into the system which was prompted by disagreements between clinicians.
The Canberra Times · Sep 17, 2022 Calls for formal inquiry into Canberra's paediatric services The opposition says an inquiry would show the government "genuinely cares".
The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2022 Low COVID cases reported in weekly ACT update This was the first time weekly infections have been reported
The Canberra Times · Sep 15, 2022 Stephen-Smith flags winding back of PCR testing The government does plan to retain free testing but hours are likely to be reduced.
The Canberra Times · Sep 12, 2022 Health authorities scramble after one-off public holiday hits system Some elective surgeries are likely to be impacted by the public holiday.
The Canberra Times · Sep 9, 2022 ACT records fewer than 600 new COVID cases after change in definition This will be the last time daily infections are reported.
The Canberra Times · Sep 8, 2022 ACT has 20th straight day with fewer than 300 new COVID cases It is the 20th consecutive day Canberra's new daily COVID cases have been under 300.
The Canberra Times · Sep 7, 2022 'Not as important': ACT to stop reporting daily COVID case numbers The last daily report will be on Friday.
The Canberra Times · Sep 5, 2022 The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary celebrates its 50th anniversary The Hospital Auxiliary this year celebrates 50 years, raising more than $4 million over that time for medical equipment, staff scholarships and research.
The Canberra Times · Sep 5, 2022 'Please take mothers seriously': Deaths of two children prompt calls for improved ACT hospital processes The minister was responding to allegations which aired on Monday night on A Current Affair around the deaths of Canberra children, five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora and 13-year-old Brian Lovelock.
The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022 Stephen-Smith not sold on free nursing degrees Canberra Health Services has officially received its three-year accreditation.