Health news from the Illawarra in July: Research, medication fear
The Illawarra region reports significant health updates, including the continued subsidization of essential medications and new administrative roles to address hospital overcrowding. A pilot program has also been launched to integrate private hospital staff into public emergency departments.
Why it matters
Demonstrates regional efforts to manage healthcare costs and improve patient flow between public and private sectors.
Clockwise from top left: Keshika Jayakumar, Alex Mason, Lauren Dewsbury, Michelle Taylor, and Kiarn Roughley. Pictures by Adam McLean and Anna Warr Between its many health professionals, its hospitals, and the research coming out of the University of Wollongong, the Illawarra is rarely short on health news.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue Here are some of the health headlines of the month so far.
In good news for people with multiple sclerosis, the federal Health Minister Mark Butler has announced that two commonly used medications will remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Shell Cove woman Michelle Taylor spoke to the Mercury about her fears that the medication she used would jump from $7 a month to $30,000 a year - a sum that would put the drug financially out of reach.
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