Tag: bowel cancer
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Jim St John – Pioneering a nation’s fight against bowel cancer
Thomas Kehoe, Terry Slevin, Kate Broun, and Craig Sinclair Professor Donald James St John AO (“Jim”) passed away on Monday 25 August. A brilliant clinician, scientist, and advocate for public health. His five-decade-long, distinguished career in gastroenterology contributed to establishing the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, which has saved thousands…
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Dr Dawn Casey PSM wins Sidney Sax Medal for her COVID leadership
Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction After a long and distinguished career of public service, Dr Dawn Casey PSM, while a relatively late arrival on the public health scene, is now recognised as a national leader and inspiration for her active and passionate protection and promotion of public health within Australia.…
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The worrying impact of COVID on cancer screening and detection
Public Health Association of Australia While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated our lives and public health efforts over the past 18 months, there is still a need to be urging Australians not to ignore the other ‘Big C’. Cancer remains one of the biggest killers in Australia, but with so…