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National stroke campaign stresses importance of FAST

Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, recently announced $2 million for a national stroke campaign that shows people how to recognize signs of stroke and stresses the importance of responding to them fast. “Stroke is the second most common cause of death in Australia, “Around 60 per cent of people who’ve had a stroke don’t make…

Canberra Hospital Free Public Wi-Fi Trial

Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, commented that The Canberra Hospital has started a trial of free public Wi-Fi which aims to make the stay of patients and their families a little bit easier. The Chief Minister explained that the trial will begin in the Paediatrics, Ward 12B (Rehabilitation) initially before expanding to…