Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is extending the initiative 'Closer to Home' that involves supporting patients from other Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) to be seen within their local HHS or another HHS located closer to home.

The National Cancer Screening Register has released a portal for healthcare providers to allow access to information about participant screening.

The Clinician Vaccine Integrated Platform (CVIP) is used to manage vaccinations and report vaccination information to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Being diagnosed with lung cancer and navigating the complexities of the health system can be stressful, confusing and overwhelming for patients and their families. Research indicates that 50% of Australians living with lung cancer experience distress, anxiety and/or depression. However, only one in two patients have access to a multidisciplinary team to support them in accessing best-practice treatment, care and support.

The Mobile Learning Unit, from the University of Melbourne, have developed a course on Genetics in Pregnancy which is developed as a joint initiative between the Mobile Learning Unit, Melbourne Medical School, Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Monash IVF Group, and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute Reproductive Epidemiology Group.

Maternal health and wellbeing from pre-conception to pregnancy, including the first 1000 days, is critical to long-term outcomes.

Many busy parents rely on touchscreens to keep children quiet and occupied. However, early use of touchscreens may be linked to being more easily distracted at school, says new research.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for more than one in four deaths in Australia. Re-engaging with Australians about their cardiovascular risk has never been so important and yet, it has never been so challenging given our competing health priorities during the pandemic.

The Australian Digital Health Agency have a range of upcoming educational webinars for general practice, pharmacies, and specialists. 

Between 2012 and 2017, the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) developed resources to support the self-management of diabetes and other chronic conditions during and after a natural disaster.