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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 MinistersFebruary 2010
27 February 2010
‘4,000 Chemicals’: $5M Anti-Smoking Campaign
A renewed tobacco campaign will continue building awareness of the health damage caused by smoking.
27 February 2010
Streamlined Approvals Process for Medical Advances
A new report released on 27 February recommends improvements to the way new health products, procedures and services are assessed for public funding, in line with international best practice.
26 February 2010
Further public consultations on e-health
In recognition of the ongoing community and stakeholder interest in e-health, the Government has referred the Healthcare Identifiers Bill to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs.
25 February 2010
Ad Campaign Launched to Confront Illicit Drug use
The Rudd Government today launched the next stage of its hard-hitting $17 million advertising campaign to combat illicit drug use in Australia.
24 February 2010
Launch of Ovarian Cancer in Australia, an Overview 2010 – Teal Ribbon Day –
A new report issued on 24 February finds ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death for Australian women and the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death.
24 February 2010
Australia Supporting Vaccination Efforts of Developing Neighbours
Australia has made its first contribution under international efforts to support the rollout of the H1N1 vaccine to developing countries. It has supplied 600,000 doses of the vaccine to Laos.
21 February 2010
Children Benefit from New Drug on Life Saving Drugs Program
The Australian Government will provide $4.2 million over four years to fully subsidise Myozyme® (alglucosidase alpha) to treat the rare and serious enzyme deficiency disorder, Infantile-onset Pompe disease
16 February 2010
Expanded Role for Medical Training Panel Will Improve Support for Australia’s Health Workforce
The functions of the Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP) will be expanded following a review of its role in supporting the development of Australia’s health workforce.
12 February 2010
Rise in Bulk Billing Rates
In the December quarter 2009, a total of $3.9 billion was paid in Medicare benefits for 79.1 million services.
12 February 2010
Health Workforce Australia's First Board Appointed
The first board of Health Workforce Australia has been appointed, with the Hon Jim McGinty being appointed to the position of chairman of the Board.
11 February 2010
Australia’s Health Workforce
On 12 February the Australian Health Ministers Conference will hold a special workforce meeting to finalise new arrangements for future clinical training places to meet the growing workforce demands across the country.
10 February 2010
E-Health Foundations to be Laid.
Legislation to lay the foundations for a future secure electronic health (e-health) system has been introduced into Parliament.
09 February 2010
Pharmaceutical Costs Continue to Grow
A report tabled in Parliament warns that the cost of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is projected to grow significantly over the next few years.
09 February 2010
Release of Private Health Insurers Annual Report 2008-09
The latest figures released today by the Private Health Insurance Council show that the numbers of Australians taking out private health insurance continues to grow.
07 February 2010
More Assistance for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Families with children with type 1 diabetes will benefit from the Australian Government’s announcement on 7 February that it is increasing the maximum subsidy for the purchase of an insulin pump for children under 18.
04 February 2010
Release of National Advisory Council Discussion Paper on Mental Health
The National Advisory Council's discussion paper on mental health, A Mentally Healthy Future for all Australians, provides a vision and suggestions for a coordinated response to Australia’s mental health needs.
03 February 2010
New Treatment Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Problems
Health professionals will be able to better treat people with alcohol abuse problems, as well as people with coexisting alcohol and other drug use and mental health conditions thanks to two sets of guidelines released today.
02 February 2010
$5.4 Million to Manage Asthma in Schools
The beginning of the 2010 school year provides a timely reminder for parents and school communities to be prepared and informed about asthma. The reminder comes as a new $5.4 million initiative is set to begin - ensuring schools and pre-school communities are better equipped in the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.