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A number of health writers, journalists and researchers contribute to Healthdirect Australia's content development process, including:
Dr Mark Ragg, on behalf of RaggAhmed – MBBS BA
Jane Carstens – B App Sc (nursing) B Bus Com (Journalism)
Deb Hirst – Bachelor of Nursing, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Karyn Weitzner – PhD Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Grad Cert Journalism
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