Health

Regional emergency departments a 'basket case of mania', doctor warns

Regional emergency departments a 'basket case of mania', doctor warns

The most dysfunctional emergency departments in Victoria are in regional areas, according to data, with doctors describing overcrowded corridors, lapses in patient safety and burnt-out staff.

'How's this going to work?' - Patient advocate horrified at broken equipment in dental clinic

Replacement clinic in Auckland expected to be operational by September, officials say.

What can you use your carer’s leave entitlements leave for?

What can you use your carer’s leave entitlements leave for?

When it comes to taking time off work for your own personal illness or injury, you probably have some idea of what your entitlements are. But when it comes to needing time off to care for others, you may be more unsure of your rights.

Fractured shoulder blade sends All Blacks centre home

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Fractured shoulder blade sends All Blacks centre home

Scans revealed Billy Proctor does not need surgery, but a 10 to 12 week layoff means his tour is over.

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Hato Hone St John braces for another call spike after record-breaking ambulance demand

St John is asking people to call an ambulance only in a genuine health emergency, as it grapples with its busiest days on record.

Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi oil refinery

Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi oil refinery

Strikes by Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people, a medical source in the Yemeni port city of Mokha told AFP , after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery on the Red Sea coast. A years-long truce in Yemen’s civil…

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1 rescued after landslide hits Atok, Benguet

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1 rescued after landslide hits Atok, Benguet

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — One person was rescued after a landslide struck an area in Atok, Benguet, on Sunday, Aug. 9, amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat”. The victim was brought to the Baguio General Hospital…

Shot 4 times while pregnant, mom sees daughter graduate 18 years later

Shot 4 times while pregnant, mom sees daughter graduate 18 years later

Rose Smith was shot four times in a 2007 drive-by shooting while three months pregnant. Doctors feared her baby might not survive surgery, but six months later she gave birth to a daughter she named Miracle. Now 18, Miracle has graduated…

Curfew imposed in Balochistan Surab's district over law and order concerns

Curfew imposed in Balochistan Surab's district over law and order concerns

QUETTA: The district administration of Surab on Sunday imposed a curfew across the district till August 15, citing concerns over the law and order situation. According to an official notification, “The curfew will remain in force daily…

31-yr-old runner dies after collapsing during marathon at Nandi Hills

31-yr-old runner dies after collapsing during marathon at Nandi Hills

In a devastating incident at the Monsoon Marathon held in Nandi Hills, 31-year-old runner Amandeep Singh Jagade succumbed after collapsing mid-race during the 21km course. Medical personnel attempted to revive him at a local hospital, but…

Morning coffee and sunshine: A simple habit that may boost your health

Getting outside for natural light in the morning aids your body's sleep-regulating mechanisms. Just fifteen to thirty minutes of sunlight exposure can help you feel more awake and rejuvenated. Unlike indoor lighting, outdoor sunlight…

CPD Tackle Fire Inside Garage Complex In Żebbuġ

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