AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Injuries: Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg and remains in critical but stable condition after being struck twice by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office. Surgeons are working to save her other leg; police are investigating the alleged deliberate attack. Health System Pressure: Tasmanian doctors are calling for an independent inquiry into persistent emergency department crowding, ambulance shortages and long waitlists, arguing the problems are interconnected. Emergency Care: NSW Health has warned of a surge in emergency presentations linked to peptide use, with clinicians raising concerns about serious side effects from black-market products. Teen Mental Health: An Australian study found each extra daily serving of fruit was linked to a 13% lower risk of depression in adolescents; sugary drinks were also associated with poorer mental health.
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