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Women’s Health: The Essential Check-Up Guide for Every Age
It’s easy to put your health on the backburner—especially when life gets busy. But regular health checks are one of the most powerful ways to take care of yourself, catch potential issues early, and feel confident in your wellbeing.
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Tasmania hosts 4X4 For The Doc
Join the family 4WDs taking on a Tassie charity adventure
After school excursion for Djugerari Kids in remote WA
School's out for Djugerari Remote Community School students Cecilia and Kyle who score the opportunity to tour the RFDS' workhorse - the PC-12 turboprop aircraft and meet with crew.
Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases celebrate 25 years
The Brisbane and Rockhampton Bases of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) both celebrated 25 years in operation on 3 July, 2020.
Aeromedical Retrieval for Stroke in Australia
RFDS Research shows rural, remote, and Indigenous stroke patients have worse stroke outcomes than urban Australians. This may be due to lack of timely access to expert facilities.
Trailblazer in flight: WA Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires
After supporting regional and remote communities across WA for nearly 15-and-a-half years, Flying Doctor Brian Collings retires.
Mental Health Crises in Rural and Remote Australia
RFDS Research: Direct medical costs associated with air retrievals for people experiencing mental health crisis are substantial. Majority of costs are associated with hospital admission and treatment; however, the indirect (loss of productivity) and intangible (quality of life) costs are far greater
Simulation technology helps tackle virus
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) medical staff are using the latest high-tech medical simulation technology to aid in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Nothing will stop our frontline teams from saving lives
The world may look a bit different these days, but our commitment to caring for Australians remains as resolute as ever.
Bundaberg Flight Nurse completes outback rotation
The challenges presented in delivering remote healthcare during COVID-19 have resulted in a rewarding opportunity for one Bundaberg-based flight nurse.
Celebrating a decade of partnership with over 15,000 reasons to smile
QCoal and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) will this month celebrate a significant milestone – 10 years of partnership in support of rural and regional Queenslanders.
Men's health in the spotlight this June
RFDS’ Life-saving Blood Supply
