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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 2011
28 February 2011
Record Investment in Specialist Doctor Training
A record number of specialist doctors have started work in Australian Government-supported training places as part of a $356 million commitment to boost specialist doctors across the country.
25 February 2011
Transcript of Doorstop - Melbourne - 25 February 2011
25 February 2011
Private Health Insurance Premiums Kept to a Minimum
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has approved private health insurance premium increases to 34 out of 35 health funds by an average of 5.57 per cent, which will take effect from 1 April 2011.
25 February 2011
Patients Benefit from New Medicines Listed on the PBS and NIP
Australians suffering from serious and life-threatening illnesses will benefit from seven new medicines being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April 2011. Two new vaccines will also be added to the National Immunisation Program
22 February 2011
Joint Press Conference, Canberra - National health reform
22 February 2011
Next Steps to Establish Medicare Locals
The Australian Government has released new guidelines for Medicare Locals to help health practitioners provide more responsive and targeted services for local communities.
22 February 2011
Next Steps to Establish Medicare Locals
The Australian Government has released new guidelines for Medicare Locals to help health practitioners provide more responsive and targeted services for local communities.
21 February 2011
Nine-Year High in Private Health Insurance
Australia has reached its highest rate of private hospital insurance participation in more than nine years, with 44.9 per cent of the population covered.
21 February 2011
Nine-Year High in Private Health Insurance
Australia has reached its highest rate of private hospital insurance participation in more than nine years, with 44.9 per cent of the population covered.
21 February 2011
Protecting Bubs: Whooping Cough Epidemic
As the current whooping cough epidemic continues, Health and Ageing Minister Nicola Roxon has reminded parents to protect their children with vaccinations, which can begin six weeks after birth.
18 February 2011
Flinders Medical School Orientation - Northern Territory - 18 February 2011
18 February 2011
Opening of the Palmerston GP Super Clinic - Northern Territory - Friday 18 February 2011
18 February 2011
Palmerston GP Super Clinic Brings Care Closer to Home
Getting health care closer to home is easier for Palmerston residents, the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, told locals as she toured the Palmerston GP Super Clinic on 18 February.
18 February 2011
New Era for Territory Medical Students
The first ever batch of ‘top end’ medical students to undertake their entire degree in the Territory have been welcomed onto campus by Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon.
17 February 2011
Transcript of Press Conference - Hobart
16 February 2011
Better Training of Health Professionals for Tasmanians
Health students at the University of Tasmania will now have better access to clinical training through a new Commonwealth-funded IT management system, to be run in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services.
16 February 2011
Call for e-health partners
Personally controlled electronic health records are a step closer following the call for partners to help develop the system.
16 February 2011
Call for e-Health Partners
Personally controlled electronic health records are a step closer following the call for partners to help develop the system.
16 February 2011
Clarence GP Super Clinic Moves Closer to Completion
Better coordinated healthcare for the Clarence community is on its way, said the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, while inspecting the Clarence GP Super Clinic construction site.
16 February 2011
Interview with Louise Saunders – ABC 936 Hobart - National Health Reform, GP Super Clinics
16 February 2011
Transcript of Press Conference - Hobart
16 February 2011
Members Sought for Preventive Health Advisory Council
Individuals with expertise in preventive health are invited to express their interest in joining a new national advisory council to tackle chronic disease.
15 February 2011
Transcript of Press Conference – Royal Melbourne Hospital - National Health Reform
15 February 2011
Health Reform Delivering for Patients at Royal Melbourne
Elective surgery patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital are already benefiting from the Australian Government’s investment in national health reform.
14 February 2011
Transcript of Interview - Steve Vizard, MTR Melbourne
14 February 2011
Transcript of Interview - ABC Newsradio Breakfast - Health Reform
14 February 2011
Transcript of Press Conference, Melbourne
14 February 2011
Community Input Sought on Mt Barker GP Super Clinic
Residents and health professionals from the Mt Barker area have been invited to share ideas about the best options for their local GP Super Clinic.
14 February 2011
Construction Set to Start for Bundaberg GP Super Clinic
The Bundaberg region is a step closer to getting a GP Super Clinic with construction set to start following the announcement of the builder who has won the contract to construct the new facility.
14 February 2011
Adelaide GP Super Clinic a Step Closer
Adelaide residents and health professionals have shared ideas about the best options for the GP Super Clinic in central Adelaide.
13 February 2011
A Better Deal for Patients
The Australian Government will invest a guaranteed extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals.
13 February 2011
A Better Deal for Patients
The Australian Government will invest a guaranteed extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals.
13 February 2011
Transcript of Interview - Laurie Oakes, Today on Sunday
11 February 2011
Transcript of Interview, Sabra Lane – ABC AM
11 February 2011
Transcript of Interview Fran Kelly – ABC Radio National - 11 February 2011
08 February 2011
Address to the Australian Health Care Reform Alliance - Health Reform Summit - Canberra - Tuesday 8 February 2011
04 February 2011
Bush Telegraph – Radio National - 4 February 2011
04 February 2011
Sunshine Coast GP Super Clinic a Step Closer
Residents and health professionals on the Sunshine Coast are invited to share ideas on 4 February about the best options for their local GP Super Clinic.
03 February 2011
Gold Coast Community Called on for Input on GP Super Clinic
Gold Coast residents and health professionals are invited to share ideas tonight about the best options for the GP Super Clinic on the Gold Coast.
01 February 2011
Press Conference - Canberra - Nicotine Patches on PBS, National Anti-Tobacco Campaign, Health Reform
01 February 2011
Transcript of Interview with Virginia Trioli and Michael Rowland - ABC 2 News Breakfast - 1 February 2011
01 February 2011
New PBS Listings Help Fight Life Threatening Illnesses
The Australian Government has announced a boost to the fight against life-threatening conditions with the listing of new drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.