The government of New South Wales has set aside a total of AU$ 30.2 billion ($ 22.8 billion) in its 2021-2022 budget for NSW Health, the state’s ministry of health. Among budget items under the Health Cluster, an initiative to unify NSW’s present EMR solutions is getting $ 141 million ($ 106.3 million) “to enhance… Read More »
It’s no secret that a good sleep is important not only to how you feel on a daily basis, but also your overall health and wellbeing. Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain… Read More »
3D mammography (tomosynthesis), available at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, is a relatively new tool that helps us find more cancers and find those cancers earlier. With traditional mammography, the image is flat. During a 3D mammogram, multiple images are obtained in seconds as the x-ray machine sweeps across the breast. Images are displayed as a series of… Read More »
Some men struggle to look after their mental and physical health, which may cause them to skip checkups and screenings that can ensure they live long, healthy lives. Men who don’t take the health of their mind and body seriously may develop serious health issues. The “medical gender gap” and its consequences are real, according to… Read More »