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Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan opens doors to new clinic

Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan opens doors to new clinic

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 | , , ,

Health services and accommodation provider Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan is celebrating the official opening of a new clinic location for its medical service in Earlville, Cairns, referred to as Mookai Family Health. Mookai Family Health will provide a new, fit-for-purpose home for Mookai Rosie’s medical service, which commenced operations 18 months ago. The service is available to all Torres Strait and Cape York clients including women and children, and now men.

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Researchers awarded $2.2m to investigatestrategies for reducing vaping

Researchers awarded $2.2m to investigatestrategies for reducing vaping

Posted by | Apr 17, 2024 | , ,

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is investing $2.2 million for research focused on strategies to reduce the use and harms associated with vaping and the use of e-cigarettes in Australia.

E-cigarettes are filled with liquids including nicotine, artificial flavourings and various chemicals, some of which have been shown to be toxic.

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