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Calvary acknowledges concerns over its takeover of hospitals
Calvary Health Care has acknowledged community concerns and uncertainty regarding its proposed acquisition of Newcastle Private Hospital and Hunter Valley Private Hospital.
Church can play ‘pivotal role’ in supporting new mothers
Public health expert June Joseph says the Church could play “a pivotal role” in leading postpartum care nationally as the Senate launches a Select Committee on Women’s Health to look into issues of maternal health. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Rome dialogue to explore the next generation of health care
Senior healthcare, technology, academic, policy and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Rome next month for the inaugural Faith-Health Leadership Dialogue, a forum co-convened by St Vincent’s Health Australia.
BabyCCINO trial looks for perfect caffeine dose for premature babies
A world-first international clinical trial aimed at determining the most effective dose of caffeine for very premature babies is set to begin in Australia’s coffee capital, Melbourne. Source: Mercy Health.
Sod-turning ceremony marks milestone for WA hospital
St John of God Subiaco Hospital has reached a major redevelopment milestone, with early foundation works underway on its new six-storey clinical building designed to support increased access to specialised care and expand surgical capacity.
St Vincent’s says Australia must act to protect AI independence
St Vincent’s has called on the Australian Government to act quickly to protect and develop Australia’s sovereign healthcare AI capability, warning the nation risks becoming dependent on overseas technology providers despite its valuable health data assets.
New council to help guide St Vincent’s use of AI
St Vincent’s has convened the first meeting of its new Artificial Intelligence Clinical Council, bringing together clinical leaders from across the organisation to help guide the safe, ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence across its health and aged care services.
Labor’s controversial plan to scrap private health bonus under threat
Coalition and Greens senators have united against the Albanese Government’s controversial plan to scrap the private health insurance bonus for over-65s as new modelling reveals most of those affected by the change take home less than $37,000 a year. Source: The Age.
Catholic sector ready to help clear Victorian hospital backlog
Catholic Health Australia says the Victorian Coalition’s plan to treat public patients in private hospitals would help get thousands of Victorians into surgery sooner.