Monday, 08 September 2025 08:54
NEW FREE VIRTUAL HEALTH SERVICE
FREE virtual health care is now available to every person in NSW for urgent conditions, including in Blacktown, following the completion of the rollout of NSW Health’s virtual urgent care service. It now means everyone in NSW can access urgent clinical care for injuries and illnesses without needing to visit a hospital or GP, from the comfort of your own home. Almost 16,000 patients accessed virtual care over the past financial year as the service incrementally expanded across metropolitan Sydney and regional NSW. This is in addition to the over 216,000 attendances to NSW urgent care services or clinics over the 2024-25 fiscal year. NSW virtual care services are available by calling Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. A registered nurse will assess your condition over the phone and, if virtual care is appropriate, arrange a video- call appointment with a clinician—whether that’s a doctor, nurse or allied health professional. You’ll receive expert advice on treatment options, prescriptions if needed, and referrals to follow- up care. This service is available seven days a week between the hours of 8am and 10pm. NSW virtual urgent care services are equipped to manage a wide range of health concerns.
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Thursday, 04 September 2025 11:52
WEXPO PANEL TO DEMYSTIFY AI
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ARTIFICIAL Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it's infiltrating business operations at every level. But is it delivering on its promise, or adding complexity?
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Wednesday, 03 September 2025 15:21
OVERDUE SURGERES HAVE BEEN CUT
NSW has cut overdue surgeries by more than 6,000 since March and nearly 12,000 since March 2023, thanks to $186M in funding and a further $23M announced in the 2025-26 Budget. By June, overdue surgeries dropped to around 2,500, down from 8,500 in March. NSW now leads Australia with 85.3% of patients admitted within recommended timeframes. Same-day surgeries and governance reforms are improving access, sustainability, and patient experiences across the public health system.
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