Tackling youth vaping on the North Coast
Vaping has become increasingly popular, particularly among youth and young adults. While long-term health effects are unclear, we know that short-term harm associated with vaping is widely occurring, with many misconceptions that vaping is harmless. Known risks of vaping are emerging, with NSW Health advising that vaping can cause the following: Lung damage Breathlessness Nicotine addiction
Help beat bowel cancer
Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,350 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages. 299 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer
Celebrating World Refugee Day on the North Coast
World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20 June each year, and Refugee Week in Australia runs from 16-22 June 2024. It’s a time for celebrating the richness and diversity that refugees bring to our region and the positive social, cultural and economic contributions they make to our country. It’s also a time to raise issues
Having a yarn in National Reconciliation Week
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our OneMob Radio Reconciliation Week Big Brekkie in Coffs Harbour! We absolutely loved catching up and having a yarn with our community. On air with OneMob’s Lockie Skinner was our very own Kash Reddy, Uncle Dave Kelly, and Uncle Hilton Naden, who had lots to discuss, including
In case you missed it: Breaking the Silence – Domestic and Family Violence in Primary Care
With May being Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, Healthy North Coast delivered an empowering webinar on domestic and family violence in primary care. The webinar, held on 14 May, highlighted that regional NSW has seen a concerning 19% increase in reported domestic assaults over the past five years, with rates in regional communities
Nursing on the North Coast: partnering for excellence in primary care
Last week, Healthy North Coast and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) visited The Lismore Clinic to launch two programs aimed at building the capability of primary care nurses on the North Coast: 1. Transition to Practice Program (TPP) Following an Expression of Interest process, eight nurses across the North Coast will participate
Research participation: Understanding health consumers needs during climate disasters
Have you been affected by natural disasters (i.e. bushfires or floods) while managing a health condition, either as a patient or as a care provider? Macquarie University invite you to share your experience with them by attending an interview (phone or online). All participants who complete the study will receive a $100 eGift Card as
New high-tech pathology lab is ready to find the answers that matter
NSW Health Pathology staff are excited to be moving into the new high-tech pathology laboratory and collection centre at Tweed Valley Hospital. A key feature of Tweed Valley Hospital’s $723.3 million redevelopment, the lab is four times the size of the old lab and features the latest cutting-edge technology, making it future-proofed to meet the
‘The Patient’s Perspective’ video shortlisted for WHO Film Festival
The End-of-Life Essentials animation film ‘The Patient’s Perspective’, has just been shortlisted for the World Health Organization’s Health for All Film Festival. The aim of the film is to show what matters for a patient, and the difference health professionals can make by showing kindness and compassion, even in the absence of a cure. We
Free mental health support is available
Recent events like those at Bondi Westfield and Wakeley can be very distressing, and it is normal to experience a range of reactions. There are free services available if you, or someone you know, needs mental health and wellbeing support: Head to Health – No matter where you are located, you can call 1800 595
Financial support is available for North Coast patients
Do you need access to specialised healthcare that is not available locally? The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialist, allied healthcare services and non-commercial clinical trials. Eligible patients receive a subsidy for travel and accommodation costs, including private vehicle travel (40 cents
Thank you for helping to shape the future of health care on the North Coast!
Back in March, we asked you for your help in spreading the word about our Better Health Community Survey 2024. This is a quick note to say THANK YOU to everyone who shared and participated in this important survey. We were able to achieve 3,300+ survey responses: These responses came from a broad location mix
