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Listed below are media items for The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersMarch 2008
26 March 2008
COAG to deliver up to 50,000 more frontline health workers
The Australian Government will invest in up to 50,000 additional health vocational training places to tackle the health workforce crisis.
23 March 2008
Rudd Government pushes further on binge drinking through COAG
14 March 2008
Elective surgery boost to treat additional patients
More than 5800 extra patients will receive their elective surgery at Victorian hospitals over the next three months as a result of the first stage of a joint Australian Government/Victorian Government $60 million elective surgery blitz, the Victorian Premier, John Brumby, and Australian Government Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, announced on 14 March.
13 March 2008
Time to be aware of kidney health
World Kidney Day, which fell on 13 March, was an important reminder for all Australians to be aware of the importance of taking care of their kidney health.
10 March 2008
Prime Minister Transcript Of Press Conference With Nicola Roxon Prime Minister’s Courtyard Parliament House, Canberra 10 March 2008
09 March 2008
Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
The Australian Government will establish a new position of Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer in recognition of the vital role nurses play in our health system.
07 March 2008
Governments working together to deliver radiation oncology service in Darwin
The Australian Government and the Northern Territory Government are to work together to identify a way forward for radiation oncology services in Darwin, after the tender process established by the previous federal government for Darwin's Radiation Oncology Unit closed with no contract being awarded.
07 March 2008
Management boost for Mersey Community Hospital
Management of the Mersey Community Hospital is to be moved on to a sounder footing, ending the current interim arrangements so that the hospital can deliver on the commitment made to the local community and provide more certainty for hospital staff.
07 March 2008
Funding boosts grief and trauma counselling in Tasmania
More people in North Western Tasmania will have access to grief and trauma counselling services following the commitment of $1.25 million by the Australian Government.
06 March 2008
Private health insurance premiums rise by 4.99%
Private health premiums will increase by an average of 4.99 per cent from 1 April 2008.
06 March 2008
Private Health Insurance Premiums, Sam Newman, Wilson Tuckey Lecture Cruise
06 March 2008
World Glaucoma Day
One in every two Australians has an eyesight problem and regular eye checks are important for all Australians aged over 50, as well as for younger people who have a family history of eye disease.
02 March 2008
First steps in implementing new Commonwealth Dental Health Program
A new Commonwealth Dental Health Program has been announced by the Australian Government.
02 March 2008
One million Australian kids to benefit from Teen Dental Plan
The Australian Government will invest up to $360 million over three years in a teen dental plan to make it more affordable for families to keep their children's teeth in good health.