On-site pharmacists: Enhancing medication safety in aged care
Safe and effective medication management is critical in aged care, and the ACOP program addresses this need with funding for on-site credentialed pharmacists. These professionals work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and care teams to review medications, optimise treatments, and enhance the quality of life for residents. On-site pharmacists also play a vital role during transitions
Integrated care, better outcomes: The new model for aged care
Over the past 8 weeks, Healthy North Coast was thrilled to be joined by around 50 professionals to brainstorm the barriers and enablers in joining care systems to support residents in aged care to receive quality care at the right time and the right place and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. There was representation from GPs, RACHs,
Celebrating one year of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the North Coast
Pictured L-R: Sam Ledger (Coffs Harbour Medicare UCC), Kash Reddy (Healthy North Coast), Monika Wheeler (CEO Healthy North Coast), Tara Welsh (Coffs Harbour Medicare UCC) It’s been one year since the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the North Coast – Coffs Harbour and Lismore – opened their doors. Medicare UCCs ease the pressure on hospitals
MyMedicare: Strengthening GP connections in aged care
The MyMedicare program is making waves across the Mid and North Coast as GPs actively invite aged care residents to register. This free, voluntary system links residents with their regular GP and primary care team, fostering stronger connections and improving health outcomes without storing clinical health data. For residents, registering with MyMedicare provides significant benefits,
Office hours for the holiday season
From all of us at Healthy North Coast, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday season. Our offices will be closed from Monday 23 December and will reopen on Monday 30 December 2024. For any enquiries, you can still reach us by email on contact@hnc.org.au, which will be monitored throughout our office closure period.
Have you completed the APNA Workforce Survey?
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association wants to hear from as many nurses as possible who work outside a hospital and in the community for their Annual Workforce Survey. It’s the best way to make sure politicians and policymakers hear about the unique challenges you face in primary health care and your aspirations for
Supporting survivors of sexual violence in CALD+ communities
Health professionals play a key role in supporting people who disclose experiences of sexual violence. For those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), refugee, asylum-seeking, or temporary visa-holding backgrounds, disclosure can be especially challenging due to factors like cultural stigma, language barriers, or fears about immigration status. To help health professionals provide sensitive and effective
Conquering Skin Cancer film set for release
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun – the good, the bad and the ugly. Conquering Skin Cancer follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer skin cancer – a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us. Featuring Hugh Jackman,
Mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss
There is bulk billed telehealth mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy termination and loss of a newborn baby. Rural Health Connect has a range of experienced psychologists with a special interest in perinatal loss who can offer culturally sensitive care for parents and family members, including children. Free
Free telehealth support for people with rare and complex cancers
Rare Cancers Australia’s (RCA) mission is to improve the lives and health outcomes of people affected by rare, less common, and complex cancers. Individuals are supported to tackle their individual challenges through free comprehensive patient support via telehealth. Refer a patient The Rare Cancers Australia Knowledgebase is an evidence based resource containing over 250+
Supporting those escaping family violence in Byron Bay
Last night, we presented 20 Healthy North Coast iPhones to the Rotary Club of Byron Bay for their DV Safephone program. These phones will be repurposed and distributed to people escaping family violence so that they can be free of contact from those threatening to harm them. Locally, these phones are distributed via Fletcher Street
Join a local Community Conversation led by Palliative Care NSW
Are you keen to learn more about the services and community supports available in relation to ageing, loss, dying and grief? Join us at a Community Conversation where palliative care experts will provide information and resources to help you consider what’s important to live a full and comfortable life, right to the very end. These
