http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/classified_catlist_wa.asp?catid=163Cairns Newspapers - Health & Wellbeingen-au9/10/2010 8:34:46 PM GMT +8http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2006, Cairns Publicationshttp://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/detail.asp?catid=163&aid=1500A leading prostate cancer specialist, urologist Dr Peter Swindle, has launched Prostate Screen Queensland, the first prostate cancer screening clinic of its kind in Australia. 8/7/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/detail.asp?catid=163&aid=1511A new $39 million chronic disease centre has been approved and is expected to be operational by the end of 2011. The centre is to be constructed on Thursday Island with capacity for at least an eight chair satellite renal service.7/31/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/detail.asp?catid=163&aid=1487Effective from July 1, the Bligh Government has increased rebates and concessions for eligible people with a range of medical conditions.7/2/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/detail.asp?catid=163&aid=1450Smokers could now be purchasing cigarettes in plain packaging, following a government decision. Australia would be the first country in the world to force cigarette companies to use plain packaging, a move that will spark a major battle with tobacco companies. 4/29/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/community/detail.asp?catid=163&aid=1438 It’s not just our national health system that needs fixing but also the nation’s mistrust in the reform our political leaders promise. For instance, take Cairns first radiation oncology facility, opening in July 2011 to provide locals with radiation treatment for conditions such as prostate cancer or breast cancer. It would save 400 patients a year taking a trip to Townsville for the treatment.4/23/2010