Keeping residents safe this festive season
With more visitors and increased travel, outbreaks among aged care residents and staff often rise during the holidays. Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against severe COVID-19 outcomes, and now is the ideal time to ensure your residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, NSW Health provides essential advice to
The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program to launch in April 2023
General practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) will soon be able to apply for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, as part of a $220 million investment to improve practices, expand patient access and provide high quality, safe, accessible care. Grant applications will open in April 2023, with GP grants
Join with experts to explore management of long COVID
Long COVID is an often-debilitating illness that occurs in at least 10 per cent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. More than 200 symptoms have been identified, with impacts on multiple organ systems. Worldwide, at least 65 million individuals are estimated to have long COVID, with cases increasing daily. On Wednesday, 8 February
COVID-19 antiviral treatments saving lives
Vaccination against COVID-19 and the use of antiviral medications has led to a decrease in the disease’s progression leading to hospitalisation and death. For vulnerable populations, commencing antivirals within five days of symptom onset or a positive COVID test, and ideally commenced within 24 hours, provides maximum protection against severe illness and death. The antiviral
Swift action on COVID-19 upswing helps aged care residents
As the fourth wave of COVID-19 continues across Australia, the number of cases in residential aged care (RAC) homes increased during November. At the same time, early preventative action and preparation by way of immunisation and antiviral consent have significantly contributed to low mortality rates. Healthy North Coast thanks all GPs caring for residents in
Free Interpreting Service extended for non-Medicare COVID-19 vaccinations
The Department of Home Affairs has temporarily extended its Free Interpreting Service, provided by TIS National, to cover non-Medicare patients receiving their COVID-19 vaccine. This extension supports the Australian Government’s objective to encourage non-English speaking residents in the Australian community to be vaccinated against COVID-19. TIS National makes telephone interpreting services available 24 hours a
COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands with new Moderna offering
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has expanded to include the Moderna Bivalent (Blue/Green) vaccine as a third and fourth dose in people aged 18 years and older. This is the first bivalent COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) the third regulator globally to approve this product. The bivalent vaccine
‘Care in the Community’ supporting Mid North Coast acute respiratory patients
The Mid North Coast Local Heath District (MNCLHD) is running ‘Care in the Community’ (CiC) – an outpatient program for people with acute respiratory infections. CiC supports the management and monitoring of patients through virtual care delivered via telehealth. The program aims to assist people living in the Mid North Coast region who are experiencing
HealthPathways a one-stop shop for MBS items
A new pathway – ‘Guide to MBS Items’, has been added to HealthPathways, capturing on one page frequently used Medicare Benefits Schedule item numbers for general practice, including those related to COVID-19. HealthPathways Clinical Editor, Dr Kate Allan, said the page was designed as a quick reference guide to the MBS. Its information applies Australia-wide,
‘Kids will be kids’ campaign promotes COVID vaccination
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage parents of children aged 5 to 15 to book their child’s COVID-19 vaccination. The ‘Kids will be kids’ campaign highlights the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccination to protect children against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available at a range
