ABC News, 22/02/2017
Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change belonging to people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee has heard.
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The Nurse Path blog, February 10., 2017 Some men have vaginas. It probably wouldn’t happen very often but if you are a health professional who cares for people during pregnancy and birth (ie a Midwife or Doctor), you may come across a transgender man who is pregnant. This can be really challenging for people who may not have come across transgender people or issues. This is a guide to maybe help...
PEACE Multicultural Services (Relationships Australia SA) in collaboration with Femfatales (NAPWHA) and SAMESH (SHine SA/VAC) are holding an afternoon tea to highlight the importance of National Women Living with HIV Day. Join us for wonderful opportunity to meet, talk, learn and honour the women who live with HIV over a delicious afternoon tea. – When: Thursday, 9 March, 2017 – Time:...
ABC News, Posted Mon 20th Feb 2017 at 8:22am
Some abortion services currently available at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital could be moved to a different location as clinical leaders consider possible options.
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Kirby Institute/UNSW – 21 February 2017
More Australians were treated for their hepatitis C infection in the first year new generation hepatitis C regimens were made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schemes than in the past decade, according to a new report released today by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.
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Australian Journal of Pharmacy online, 15 Feb, 2017 The Medicines Classification Committee recommendation follows an application by Green Cross Health and Natalie Gauld Ltd to have the contraceptives downscheduled from prescription to “restricted” medicines. Medsafe Group Manager Chris James says this will mean pharmacists can sell up to six months’ supply of oral contraceptives to women who meet...