Busting Myths About Family History and Breast Cancer Risk
Did you know that 9 out of 10 women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history? Breast screening is important for all women aged 50-74, regardless of whether they have a family history of breast cancer. The best way to treat cancer is to find it early. If you’re over 50, call
$10 Million to Boost Bowel Cancer Screening Participation
The Australian Government will invest $10 million in an advertising blitz to boost participation in the free and life-saving National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Cancer Council Australia will use TV, radio, social media and outdoor advertising throughout 2019 to help people better understand the benefits of bowel cancer screening and encourage more people to participate
Healthy Towns Maclean: January Update
It has been a busy couple of months for Healthy Towns Maclean. Read on to find out about some of the initiatives we have progressed so far. Gulmarrad Gatherings On Saturday 8 December, Gulmarrad Gatherings commenced. Â The inaugural event saw the unveiling of a community library and launch of a book swap. Residents were invited
Healthy Towns Evans Head: January Update
Evans Head has progressed plans for a Community Connector. Read on to find out more. Healthy Towns Community Connector Healthy Towns will fund a Community Connector to be located in Evans Head in 2019. The Community Connector will support the implementation of local networking and volunteering events, health education and service navigation. A Request for
Healthy Towns Casino: January Update
The last couple of months have been a period of collaboration and co-design for Healthy Towns in Casino. New partnerships were formed to support youth activities and funding was provided to boost community transport. Read on for more details. Outdoor Gym Equipment Classes Throughout December, Healthy Towns partnered with the Northern NSW Local Health District
Healthy Towns Woolgoolga: January Update
In Woolgoolga, several initiatives are progressing including the men’s social connection program, PCYC Safe Driving Course and the Woopi Gardens cooking program. Read on for more details. Men’s Social Connection Group Our men’s social connection and physical activity program has a name! The group known as the Everbetter Bunch started on 17 December 2018. The program
Healthy Towns South West Rocks: January Update
The last couple of months delivered opportunities to partner with Kempsey Shire Council for Seniors Festival events in South West Rocks. Read on for more updates. Community Update Community members were invited to hear an update on the Healthy Towns project at the Community Health Centre in South West Rocks on Monday 17th December 2018.
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie: January Update
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is busy in the co-creation phase of the program. Meetings with Port Macquarie Hastings Council, the Lake Cathie Primary School and the social connections working group have all been under way to progress initiatives. Seniors Week Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is celebrating Seniors Week in February 2019. The theme is ‘Love
The Thing About Cancer
How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? Will treatment leave you foggy-headed? Does cancer always cause pain? If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you might be searching for the answers to these and other questions. The Thing About Cancer podcast offers information and
If Only He’d Had a My Health Record: Peter’s Story
Often health professionals don’t witness the benefits for patients in having a digital health record. Here’s the story of one couple’s experience and how having a My Health Record could have made a real difference in final stages of health care. This story was told to Emma Dykes, North Coast Primary Health Network’s Community Engagement
How To Help Avoid Gridlock in the Waiting Room
Every summer, our region gets lots of visitors. This means our health services need to look after a lot more people, and this can make it harder to see your doctor. There are three things you can do to avoid gridlock in the waiting room… Check you have enough medication Get in early if you
