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SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL, RURAL AND REMOTE PHARMACIES

July 28, 2023

The Albanese Government is investing $148.2 million in regional, rural and remote pharmacies, as they transition to providing a broader mix of services and play an even more central role in the healthcare of Australians.

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MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC OPENS IN WOLLONGONG

July 27, 2023

From Wednesday 26 July, people in Wollongong will have access to fully bulk billed urgent care, with a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opening at the Corrimal Medical and Dental Centre on Underwood Street.

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BREAKTHROUGH LUNG DISEASE SCANNER

July 24, 2023

The Albanese Government has provided $1.1 million towards development of a new scanner which could revolutionise diagnosis of deadly lung conditions around the world.

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BOOSTING REGIONAL AND RURAL DOCTORS IN QUEENSLAND

July 23, 2023

Hundreds of junior Queensland doctors will have the chance to undertake training in regional and rural areas in a boost to the local health workforce thanks to the an Albanese Government program aimed at attracting doctors to careers in rural healthcare.

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LAUNCH OF NEW CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE GUIDELINES

July 20, 2023

The Albanese Government has today launched the first major update to the cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines in over a decade, in a move that the Heart Foundation estimates could impact the care of 8 million Australians.

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LAUNCESTON MEDICARE URGENT CARE CENTRE PROVIDER SELECTED

July 12, 2023

A provider for the Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) has been selected.

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