Ominous signs: Ramping on the rise with promised ‘fix’ a long way off
Ambulance ramping numbers increased in November, and with the government welcoming a recent decrease, there is still a way to go before the promised ‘fix’ is achieved.
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Coverage of the South Australian health system, including hospital overcrowding, ambulance ramping and mental health treatment.
SA identity’s ‘uncomfortable’ four-day RAH ordeal finally over
Colleen Billows, 88, was stuck in the overflow area of the RAH for four days, with no windows, no TV and a unisex bathroom before she was finally given some good news.
‘So much room for disaster’: Doctors’ warning on SA Health IT outage
SA Health services across the state have been hit by an “absolutely diabolical” IT outage, which doctors say is putting patients’ lives are at risk.
Tarzia’s abortion debate warning after crushing Black loss
Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia has sent a stern warning to any Liberal MP thinking of putting late-term abortion back on the parliamentary agenda.
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Massive elective surgery ban lifts as EDs continue to struggle
The “pause” on most elective surgery has been lifted despite relentless pressure continuing to mount on hospital emergency departments.
History making: Flinders Uni’s newest $280m star on SA skyline
At 10 storeys high, Flinders University’s landmark Health and Medical Research Building at Bedford Park is the tallest building in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. See the flyover.
Doc sounds alarm over GP tax hit: ‘We’re gonna need a longer ramp’
The government has rejected a prominent GP’s claim that changes to clinics’ taxes will backfire where it hurts most.
Elective surgery back in rural return, big smoke still on ‘pause’
Elective surgery restrictions are being lifted in country hospitals but the metro remains besieged.
‘Amazing first step’: Five million ways Chloe is making a difference
Premier Peter Malinauskas has met with the teen parliament winner to let her be the first to know of a $5m investment into mental health she helped advocate for.
Elective surgery scoreboard can’t keep up with own cancellations
SA Health’s website is struggling to keep pace with elective surgery cancellations, as emptying wards of elective patients provides some much-needed relief to clogged EDs.
‘Tools to deliver’: State budget set to splash the cash on ambos
SA Ambulance Service is again set to emerge as a winner in the state budget with more money poured into upgrades. See what the cash will be spent on.
Pensioner’s huge bill as surgery is cancelled – three times
Pensioner Joe Morrison flew in from Port Lincoln for spinal surgery … only to have it cancelled three times, leaving him out of pocket – and with no new appointment date.
Cancer fears as surgery stays on hold
Surgeries with the potential to detect cancer are among those facing cancellation for at least a week as South Australia’s health crisis reaches unprecedented levels.
‘Respiratory illnesses’ blamed for elective surgery cancellation, ED surge
Patients are facing huge wait times at SA emergency departments as the state’s health crisis deepens.
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