Health
No emergency co-payments or hospital services cuts
By PT News Service at May 19, 2014 | 3:16 pm | 0 Comment

NSW hospital patients will continue to come first since there will be no cuts to hospital services or emergency co-payments in NSW. Health Minister Jillian Skinner said the NSW Government would continue its record investment in the public health system with a recurrent budget of $17.9 billion this year – up 5.2% over the previous year and 15% since 2011. “A more...
Washing hands reduces food poisoning risk
By PT News Service at April 14, 2014 | 4:01 pm | 0 Comment

Washing and drying your hands correctly can help reduce the risk of food poisoning and food-borne illness, says NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson delivered this message while visiting the NSW Food Authority’s stand at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, which has made correct hand washing its theme this year. “More than four more...