Articles
In Conversation with Christine Morgan
H+H talks to Christine Morgan, Australia's first National Suicide Prevention Adviser to the Prime Minister and dual winner of the 2019 Australian Mental Health Prize. [ + ]
The cost of underemploying nurses in aged care
Nurses' submissions to the ongoing Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety call for better nurse-to-resident ratios. [ + ]
Exposing the vulnerable
How vaccine hesitancy puts the elderly at risk. [ + ]
Designing healthcare solutions for the empowered generation
Millennials and Gen Z are taking healthcare innovation into their own hands, bringing a new, patient-focused approach to the forefront. [ + ]
Nurses and midwifes go digital at Australian Healthcare Week
In her presentation, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer Kate Rezenbrink will discuss nurses' and midwives' relationship with digital health. [ + ]
Drones, phones and responding to elderly falls
Our research has been exploring 'the art of the possible' with networked drones and smart fall detection sensors. [ + ]
AI may choose best depression therapy
A US research team has developed a computer that can accurately predict whether an antidepressant will work, based on patients' brain activity. [ + ]
Desert Rose House: designed to make a difference
Desert Rose House is designed to help ageing populations live comfortably, independently and easily. Team Leader Clayton McDowell says the simple things can make a big difference. [ + ]
Time for action on pancreatic cancer
A report published by Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation shows that, without action, pancreatic cancer is likely to become Australia's second biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
Solving the looming nurse shortage
As employment pathways and workforce customs have changed, so should our perspectives on nursing career trajectories to a more flexible view and approach. [ + ]
On a mission to improve food in aged care
The Maggie Beer Foundation was established to bring about real change to food experiences for aged-care residents, with the aim that every meal provides comfort and pleasure and is always something to look forward to. [ + ]
Living the dream and making a difference in Cooktown
Dr Ebonney van der Meer set her sights on moving to Cooktown, with a mission in mind — to make a difference in the community. [ + ]
Rural GP training in the Burdekin
Dr Michael McLaughlin was a medical student at JCU when he discovered a love of working in rural and remote communities. [ + ]
Remote medicine on Thursday Island
For Dr Allison Hempenstall, Thursday Island is a gateway to opportunity. [ + ]
Health tech research lab to digitise hospitals
A research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide. [ + ]
