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Health

Cabrini researchers look for link between cancer and microplastics 

Cabrini researchers are investigating if there is a link between microplastics – tiny plastic particles that can be ingested– and the rising rate of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50. Source: CHA.

Health

Catholic sector backs Queensland decision to continue surgery program

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to continue Surgery Connect by investing $1.2 billion to deliver 30,000 surgeries next year. 

Health

Health Minister’s intervention sees funding boost for hospitals

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an increase in the amount private health insurers are giving back to patients and hospitals following Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for insurers to raise their contributions.

Health

St Vincent’s drops plan to sell hospital

St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore has paused plans to sell the facility, and instead is gearing up for an exciting rejuvenation throughout 2025 and 2026. Source: CHA.

Health Mission

Muma’s the word in mission to solve Zambia’s maternal mortality crisis

When Abraham Muma speaks about his work in Zambia, he does so with the conviction of someone answering a deep, personal calling. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Health

Specialist doctors’ exorbitant fees show ‘system broken from start to end’

About 1.9 million Australians are delaying or skipping critical medical care due to exorbitant fees for specialist doctors, a new report has found. Source: SBS News.

Health Indigenous

Artificial intelligence technology a sight for sore eyes

Researchers have demonstrated how cutting-edge medical technology, including devices powered by artificial intelligence, can help to dramatically improve health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. Source: UNDA.

Health

Catholic sector backs minister’s call for insurers to increase hospital funding

Catholic Health Australia has backed Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for private health insurers to increase their funding to hospitals, with new data showing that insurers are paying hospitals and patients less while generating large profits.

Health HIgher Education

Notre Dame partners with US university to produce ‘health care leaders’

The University of Notre Dame Australia has formed a partnership with a United States university to deliver new interprofessional learning for nursing and health students.Â