2004 Media Releases
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December
- Advice for people returning from tsunami-affected regions [31 December 2004]
- Tsunami relief update [30 December 2004]
- Kicking the habit for the New Year with nicotine replacement therapy [29 December 2004]
- NSW medical personnel deploying to assist tsunami victims [29 December 2004]
- Port Macquarie Base Hospital [23 December 2004]
- Tamworth class of 2004 - Medical specialist recruitment [18 December 2004]
- Statewide review of Rescue Helicopter Services released [16 December 2004]
- NSW Government response to Sentinel Events Review Committee report [16 December 2004]
- NSW Health campaigns to fence out drowning [14 December 2004]
- Rain encourages breeding ground for mozzies [14 December 2004]
- Keep cool and stay safe during the summer sizzle [14 December 2004]
- Prevention is better than cure for driveway accidents [14 December 2004]
- Be sure you know what you're drinking [14 December 2004]
- Creepy crawlies that put the sting in summer [14 December 2004]
- Additional 200 beds to be opened for public hospitals [08 December 2004]
- Premier officially opens $24 Million Croydon Health Centre [08 December 2004]
- Trainee specialists recruited for rural and regional NSW [08 December 2004]
- Skin rash investigation underway [03 December 2004]
- NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day [02 December 2004]
- Health wins Violence Prevention Awards [01 December 2004]
- World AIDS Day - a time to remember [01 December 2004]
- Air pollution health warning - high ozone day [01 December 2004]
November
- Living longer, healthier lives - Chief Health Officer's report [30 November 2004]
- Elective surgery services over the holiday period [26 November 2004]
- Appointment of Chief Executive Officer for the Clinical Excellence Commission [26 November 2004]
- Aged at greatest risk of fatal injury [26 November 2004]
- Additional resources for elective surgery [23 November 2004]
- NSW Government provides $400,000 for Gosford Hospital MRI [22 November 2004]
- $1.8 million Patient Administration System - Broken Hill [19 November 2004]
- Foundation Stone Unveiled - Broken Hill [19 November 2004]
- Minister announces additional consultation for Far West [19 November 2004]
- Minister welcomes surgical training offer - talks to continue [19 November 2004]
- Rain makes our homes a breeding ground for mozzies [19 November 2004]
- Health reforms pass Upper House [19 November 2004]
- New air quality alerts warn of health risks [18 November 2004]
- Strong results for $300 million South Western Sydney Health Plan [18 November 2004]
- Three new doctors for Dubbo Base Hospital and RFDS [17 November 2004]
- Auditor General's Report [17 November 2004]
- State Government to fund MRI while Abbott ignores Illawarra [15 November 2004]
- 000 inquiry report recommendations implemented [11 November 2004]
- September hospital bypass performance [10 November 2004]
- Health scores at NSW Premier's Awards [10 November 2004]
- NSW Health dialing up the savings to benefit frontline services [10 November 2004]
- Minister encourages community involvement in new Area Health Advisory Council [10 November 2004]
- Good results for Community and Court Liaison Mental Health Service [09 November 2004]
- Second round HAI posted [08 November 2004]
- Appointments of Chief Executives for new Area Health Services [01 November 2004]
- Smoking and cannabis use falling among high school students [01 November 2004]
October
- National Indigenous Environmental Health Conference [29 October 2004]
- New donation guidelines to allow "anonymous" kidney transplants [29 October 2004]
- Health Awards for Excellence [28 October 2004]
- Extension of review to "000" call for ambulance assistance [28 October 2004]
- Minister releases Sinclair / McCarthy Report [27 October 2004]
- Royal North Shore / Ryde Hospital surgical review [25 October 2004]
- Griffith Renal Services begin [25 October 2004]
- Reminder on swimming at beaches, lagoons and rivers after heavy rain [22 October 2004]
- Cars and motorbikes figure heavily in serious trauma for young males [21 October 2004]
- Small falls for kids but admissions are on the rise [20 October 2004]
- NSW experiences increase in serious trauma and injury [20 October 2004]
- HIB vaccine virtually eliminates deadly disease [17 October 2004]
- Minister updates private sector on health management projects [15 October 2004]
- Minister announces $3 million for carers across NSW [15 October 2004]
- Minister updates private sector on health management projects [15 October 2004]
- Health warning as temperatures soar [13 October 2004]
September
- Minister to clarify 'Good Samaritan' coverage [28 September 2004]
- Overseas recruitment strategy to boost nurse numbers [27 September 2004]
- Adults with ADHD - NSW Health releases new report on prescribing medication patterns [24 September 2004]
- Doctors for rural and regional NSW [23 September 2004]
- New restrictions on sale of novelty contact lenses [22 September 2004]
- Health Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2004 [22 September 2004]
- Saving lives through stroke awareness [21 September 2004]
- Minister announces $2.5 million heart services for the Mid West [16 September 2004]
- Minister releases draft bills for Health Care Complaints Commission reform [14 September 2004]
- New home for mobile intensive care service for kids [09 September 2004]
- Private sector involvement in future health projects [06 September 2004]
- NSW schools on the home straight for the 2004 SmokeFree Rock Eisteddfod Challenge [02 September 2004]
August
- New Mental Health Ward at Westmead [30 August 2004]
- New Adolescent Health Resource Kit for GPs [30 August 2004]
- Gas heaters linked to asthma in children [26 August 2004]
- New spinal unit oficially opens today [25 August 2004]
- $55 million enhancement program for Patient Safety & Clinical Quality launched [24 August 2004]
- Last chance for vaccinations before peak flu season [20 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine: Spreading specialist services to rural and regional NSW [19 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine: Spreading specialist services to Greater Southern Area Health Ser [19 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine: spreading specialist services to Greater Western Area Health Serv [19 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine: Spreading specialist services to Hunter/New England Area Health S [19 August 2004]
- $4 Million boost for telemedicine: Spreading specialist services to rural and regional NSW [19 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine to provide enhanced services in North Coast Area Health Service [19 August 2004]
- $4 million boost for telemedicine: Spreading specialist services to rural and regional NSW [19 August 2004]
- South Eastern Sydney/Illawarra Area Health to benefit from $4 million telemedicine boost [19 August 2004]
- Canberra's GP clinic offer falls short of the Tweed [16 August 2004]
- Students are a bunch of square eyes - Health survey [15 August 2004]
- Newcastle Mater Hospital PPP Project: issue of request for detailed proposals [13 August 2004]
- Canberra's GP clinic offer: Central Coast misses out [13 August 2004]
- 49 trainee specialist places for the Hunter [12 August 2004]
- Next stage in Mental Health Act review released [11 August 2004]
- Day surgery boost for Prince of Wales Hospital [11 August 2004]
- Training breakthrough to deliver doctors to regional NSW [10 August 2004]
- Children's Hospital ultrasound boosts patient care [09 August 2004]
- Minister announces health consultation dates [06 August 2004]
July
- New peak clinical advisory body established [27 July 2004]
- Westmead Children's Hospital identity preserved [27 July 2004]
- Area Health Advisory Councils to lock in community participation in health care [27 July 2004]
- Planning better health - Minister announces creation of Greater Southern Area Health Service [27 July 2004]
- Planning better health - Greater Southern Area Health Advisory Council to lock in community particip [27 July 2004]
- Greater Western Area Health Advisory Councils to lock in community participation in health care [27 July 2004]
- Minister announces creation of Greater Western Area Health Service [27 July 2004]
- Minister announces creation of Hunter-New England Area Health Service [27 July 2004]
- Health restructure to boost clinical services in Hunter / New England Area Health Service [27 July 2004]
- Planning better health - Minister announces reform of NSW Health System [27 July 2004]
- Health alert for GHB party drug [26 July 2004]
- NSW Health celebrates winners of NSW Aboriginal Health Awards [22 July 2004]
- Chief Executive Officer of Wentworth Area Health Service takes new appointment in South Australia [21 July 2004]
- Parents urged to rethink snacks for the school day [18 July 2004]
- Snow safety in the ski fields [16 July 2004]
- Boost for NSW School Canteen Association to benefit schools [15 July 2004]
- Health warning: rising gastro epidemic [13 July 2004]
- Hospital performance data [10 July 2004]
- State's newest emergency department commences operation at Nepean Hospital [08 July 2004]
- Coledale Hospital redevelopment officially open [08 July 2004]
- $34m Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment officially open [07 July 2004]
- Awareness: the key to diabetes prevention [07 July 2004]
- Aboriginal Vascular Health Program going strong [05 July 2004]
- Minister announces $8.5m Falls Management Strategy [03 July 2004]
- Justice Health [01 July 2004]
June
- Advance health care planning - Living Will [28 June 2004]
- A flue you do want this winter [25 June 2004]
- NSW Public Hospital Emergency Departments - Always open - Never closed [25 June 2004]
- Premier launches NSW cancer plan - Australia's first [25 June 2004]
- Resignation of the State's chief nurse [25 June 2004]
- Health reform must be on CoAG agenda [24 June 2004]
- Cancer Institute to fund new cancer staff for South West Sydney Area Health Service [23 June 2004]
- Cancer Institute to fund new cancer staff for South West Sydney Area Health Service [23 June 2004]
- Additional funding for people with disabilities [23 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Wentworth Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Western Sydney Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for South Western Sydney Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for St George and Sutherland [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Southern Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Northern Sydney Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Northern Rivers Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for New England Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Mid West Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Mid North Coast Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Macquarie Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for the Illawarra [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for the Hunter [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Greater Murray Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Far West Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Corrections Health [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for The Childrens Hospital Westmead [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Central Sydney Area Health Service [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for the Central Coast [22 June 2004]
- Record health dollars for Ambulance Services [22 June 2004]
- Budget boost for Intensive Care [22 June 2004]
- $10 million for Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety [22 June 2004]
- $783 Million for mental health services program [22 June 2004]
- $2.78 billion in health funding to Rural and Regional NSW [22 June 2004]
- $10 billion Health Budget for NSW [22 June 2004]
- April hospital performance and waiting list data [18 June 2004]
- NSW Health continues to support Men's Health services [18 June 2004]
- $300 million four year plan for Hospital services in South West Sydney [17 June 2004]
- NSW HEALTH ALERT - SALMONELLA [11 June 2004]
- 973 extra beds for NSW hospitals [07 June 2004]
- NSW Health issues meningococcal warning [04 June 2004]
- NSW Health recognises excellence in Aboriginal Health [04 June 2004]
May
- Quit and save World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2004 [31 May 2004]
- Cancer screening at risk - Canberra's cruellest cut [31 May 2004]
- Minister urges more nurses to Re-Connect to our Hospitals [30 May 2004]
- NSW Health Alert - Viral gastroenteritis [28 May 2004]
- New $10 million Mental Health Centre at Wyong Hospital to boost services on the Central Coast [27 May 2004]
- More than $31 million for Western Sydney Mental Health Package [24 May 2004]
- Premier Carr opens new Prince of Wales Hospital Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit [24 May 2004]
- Pathways home - the road to recovery [23 May 2004]
- NSW Health rocks to SmokeFree Rock Eisteddfod Challenge [21 May 2004]
- HIV infections increase [18 May 2004]
- Wyong Hospital Emergency Department capacity doubled [17 May 2004]
- Minister launches Health elink to put health records online [16 May 2004]
- NSW Government marks International Nurses Day [12 May 2004]
- Treating severe allergic reactions Food Allergy Awareness Week 9 to 15 May 2004 [06 May 2004]
- Minister launches Australia's most comprehensive vaccination program for high school students [04 May 2004]
April
- $50 million boost for NSW hospitals [28 April 2004]
- $4.5 million funding boost for Western Sydney Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.69 million funding boost for Wentworth Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $4.15 million funding boost for South Western Sydney Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $6.2 million funding boost for South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.11 million funding boost for Southern Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $4.26 million funding boost for Northern Sydney Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.6 million funding boost for Northern Rivers Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.08 million funding boost for Children's Hospital Westmead [28 April 2004]
- $1.43 million funding boost for Mid North Coast Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $794,000 funding boost for Macquarie Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $4.03 million funding boost for Hunter Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $2.02 million funding boost for Illawarra Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $515,000 funding boost for Far West Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $4.12 million funding boost for Greater Murray Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.32 million funding boost for Mid Western Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $4.63 million funding boost for Central Sydney Area Health Service [28 April 2004]
- $1.71 million funding boost for Central Coast Area Health [28 April 2004]
- $3.09 million funding boost for Ambulance Service [28 April 2004]
- Health Minister opens $4.55 million services at Rylstone and Bathurst [28 April 2004]
- Breastfeeding - the foundation for good health [11 April 2004]
- Premier Carr announces new $55 million Clinical Excellence Commission to improve health standards [08 April 2004]
- Port Macquarie Base Hospital [07 April 2004]
- Record $600 million funding for health capital works [06 April 2004]
- $241 million boost to mental health funding [06 April 2004]
- Minister announces massive health funding increase [06 April 2004]
- Work on new Manly hospital site progresses [06 April 2004]
- Premier Carr releases NSW cancer plan including 50 more cancer nurses [06 April 2004]
- M5 Stack Second Phase Health Study Completed [01 April 2004]
- Secure future for health services on the Central Coast [01 April 2004]
March
- Measles Alert [31 March 2004]
- Expert Review Delivers Maternity Plan For South Western Sydney [26 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $207,000 Telehealth Boost For Macquarie Area Health Service [25 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $48,000 Telehealth Boost For Mid Western Area Health Service [25 March 2004]
- Preliminary Data Shows February Waiting List Decline [23 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $100,000 Telehealth Boost For Mid North Coast Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $226,000 Telehealth Boost For South Western Sydney Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Milestone In Campaign To Reduce Food-Borne Illness [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $40,000 Telehealth Boost For Aboriginal Maternal And Infant Health Training [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $87,000 Telehealth Boost For Ambulance Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $108,000 Telehealth Boost For Illawarra Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $126,000 Telehealth Boost For Far West Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $193,000 Telehealth Boost for Corrections Health [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $81,000 Telehealth Boost Greater Eastern And Southern NSW Child Health Network [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $76,000 Telehealth Boost For Southern Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $50,000 Telehealth Boost For Northern Rivers Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Minister Announces $170,000 Telehealth Boost For New England Area Health Service [18 March 2004]
- Meningococcal C Immunisation Accelerates Through NSW [17 March 2004]
- Health Warning - Legionnaires Disease [17 March 2004]
- Guard Against Winter Flu [17 March 2004]
- Way Forward On Mater Hospital Redevelopment [16 March 2004]
- Seniors Fight Against Flu - Seniors Week 14-21 March 2004 [12 March 2004]
- Measles Alert [12 March 2004]
- Exercise For The Mind - Seniors Week 14-21 March 2004 [11 March 2004]
- Twins, Triplets And More - Multiple Birth Awareness Week 7-14 March 2004 [09 March 2004]
- Minister Looking At Isolated Patient Support [09 March 2004]
- New Data Reveals Just How Healthy (Or Unhealthy) We Really Are [08 March 2004]
- New CEO And Board Chair For Southern Area Health Service [05 March 2004]
- Zero Tolerance For Violence In Health System [04 March 2004]
- NSW Prepares For Fujian Flu This Winter [03 March 2004]
- Acting Chief Executive Officer For Southern Area Health Service Wins Major Appointment In Victoria [01 March 2004]
February
- New School Canteen Menus To Tackle Obesity [29 February 2004]
- Rural Health To Benefit From Surgery Package [24 February 2004]
- $20 Million Package Delivers 3000 More Operations [24 February 2004]
- Regional Health To Benefit From Surgery Package [24 February 2004]
- Cancer Plan Considers Point of Sale Restrictions on Tobacco [19 February 2004]
- NSW Rural Health Taskforce meets in Tamworth [13 February 2004]
- Peak Asthma Month Warning [13 February 2004]
- ICAC Finds No Corrupt Conduct In Reporting Of Waiting List Data [13 February 2004]
- Minister Commits To Improved Emergency Response For Illawarra [13 February 2004]
- Acting Chief Executive Officer For Hunter Health [13 February 2004]
- Institute For Rural Clinical Services And Teaching Underway [12 February 2004]
- NSW National Leader In Hospital Infection Control [11 February 2004]
- Health Minister Rejects Speculation Over DG As Untrue [10 February 2004]
- Minister Opens Upgraded Emergency Department In Quirindi [06 February 2004]
- Health Minister Opens $6.5million In New Facilities For New England [06 February 2004]
- Official Opening For Doyalson Ambulance Station [05 February 2004]
- Health Minister Releases Mental Health Act - Review Discussion Paper [05 February 2004]
January
- Average Waiting Times Improve [29 January 2004]
- Kids Health Receives Funding And Indemnity Boost [28 January 2004]
- Appointment of Deputy Director-General Health System Performance [27 January 2004]
- New Chief Executive Officer For Central Coast Health Has Joint Responsibility With Northern Sydney [26 January 2004]
- Kevin Presland [24 January 2004]
- Special Commission Of Inquiry Into Campbelltown And Camden Hospitals [23 January 2004]
- Appointment Of New Chief Executive For Southern Area Health Service [22 January 2004]
- Amendment To Terms Of Reference For The Special Commission Of Inquiry [19 January 2004]
- Government Pledges Support For Children's Hospitals [18 January 2004]
- Children's Spines - How To Protect Them When Carrying A School Bag [16 January 2004]
- Expert panel reviews suspected SARS patients [16 January 2004]
- Stop Infection At School By Washing Your Hands [16 January 2004]
- Immunisation - Protecting Our Children from Disease [16 January 2004]
- Start School With Healthy Breakfasts, Lunches And Water [16 January 2004]
- Preparing For The Big School Adventure [16 January 2004]
- New Chief Executive Officer For Far West Area Health Service [16 January 2004]
- Patients Cleared of SARS [16 January 2004]
- Forster Aboriginal Service To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Gosford Hospital To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- MAHS Hospitals Benefit From Extra Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Wanaaring And Balranald To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Forbes Hospital To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- John Hunter Hospital To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Tamworth Hospital To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Northern Rivers Hospitals To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Moruya And Bega To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Rural And Regional Areas Benefit From Additional Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Concord Hospital To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Key Recommendations Of NSW Taskforce On SARS (TSARS) Released [14 January 2004]
- NSW SARS Update [14 January 2004]
- Greater Murray Hospitals To Benefit From More Health Funding [14 January 2004]
- Minister Announces Funding For New South West Rocks Community Health Centre [12 January 2004]
- Bushfire Smoke Health Warning [09 January 2004]
- Report on the health of mothers and babies [07 January 2004]
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