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ROGS 2022-23: ACT emergency department waiting times

For the fourth year in a row, the ACT had the longest emergency department waiting times in the country, ROGS data shows.

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

A bacterial outbreak in hospitals around the nation has been linked to more than 40 people, including an elderly patient who died in Queensland.

25 years of National Capital Private Hospital

National Capital Private Hospital celebrates 25 years of serving the ACT community and the surrounding regions this August.

ACT had highest rate of golden staph in Australia

The ACT was the only jurisdiction in Australia where rates of golden staph in public hospitals exceeded the national benchmark in 2021–22.

Consumer group to advise on ACT northside hospital

A new consumer reference group will help co-design all health infrastructure projects – including the new northside hospital.

New northside hospital to be built on Calvary Public Hospital site

More than $1 billion will be included in the 2023‑24 ACT Budget to deliver the new northside hospital on the current Calvary Public Hospital site in Bruce, the ACT Government announced today.

Liberals call for Royal Commission into ACT health system

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT’s health system is “broken”, and they have called for a Royal Commission to investigate.

Coles pasta sauce raises over $1 million for children in hospital

Programs for Children in hospitals across Australia have received over $1 million in additional funds thanks to the Coles Curing Homesickness appeal.

Canberra Liberals: Outpatient wait times continue to worsen

The Canberra Liberals say outpatient waiting figures are worse, and some Canberrans may never receive treatment.

Charlie has been in hospital 120 times. What helps? His Supertee

One thing that’s created some dignity and comfort for Charlie Clode, 7, has been his Supertee – a hospital gown specifically designed for kids just like him.

Fifty new nurses begin working in the ACT

Fifty extra nurses have started working at Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, and another 40 will come by mid-year.

Cardiac arrest survivor Lily has a big heart

Not knowing if today may be your last is a terrifying prospect, but cardiac arrest survivor, 17-year-old Lily knows what that feels like.

NSW premier apologises to families, wants change in hospital rules

Strict visiting rules to NSW public hospitals are being reviewed to try and strike a balance between compassion and protecting patients from COVID-19.

ACT COVID hospitalisations down, 620 new cases, no deaths

The ACT has recorded 620 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths, as hospitalisation numbers decline from 66 to 61.

Hospital visits banned from Boxing Day as Covid cases rise

From 12.01am on 26 December, Canberra’s health facilities will reintroduce a no-visitor policy to help protect vulnerable patients and staff.

10 new COVID-19 cases in ACT, one hospital patient

A new patient with COVID-19 has been hospitalised in the ACT, after almost a week where no active virus cases were reported in Canberra hospitals.

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