Expression of interest: Specialist-supported skin cancer care in general practice
Healthy North Coast has commissioned DermScreen to provide a specialist-supported skin cancer capability building program for general practice. The program will support participating practices to strengthen skin cancer assessment and management through practical training, clinical mentoring, case-based learning, workflow support, and access to dermatologist advice. Only 10 general practice places are available in this intake.
Support your patients to screen for bowel cancer
Only 2 in 5 people who receive the bowel cancer screening kit in NSW take the test. As primary care providers, you play a critical role in supporting more people to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. If screening rates increased, thousands more lives could be saved. People who do the test
Lung cancer screening program: Localised resources now live
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia and often progresses without symptoms in its early stages. Screening allows for detection before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is scheduled to launch on 1 July 2025. The NLCSP is a program developed by the
Are your patients screening for bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer is state’s second deadliest cancer yet only 2 out of every 5 people eligible for the test in NSW are currently participating. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s lifesaving test is quick and easy to do and can be completed at home in minutes. Those who have done it before are almost three
Queen Street nurse talks heart health with Murwillumbah farmers
When Murwillumbah farmer Neil Baker began planning his third annual BBQ for local farmers, he had more than good food and conversation in mind. After experiencing a stroke 18 months ago, Neil knew firsthand the importance of heart health, and wanted to use the gathering as an opportunity to raise awareness among his peers. Neil
Updated National Cervical Screening Program eLearning modules
In partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer has released new, improved and updated National Cervical Screening Program eLearning modules. These five individually accredited eLearning modules have been updated in line with changes to the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines which came into effect
Preparing for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
With the National Lung Cancer Screening Program commencing in July 2025, this is the perfect time for practitioners to ensure you are equipped to support eligible patients. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, but early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes. The National Lung Cancer
Recruitment call: Women in Northern NSW with disability sought for cervical screening research
Women with physical disability are being sought to take part in research being conducted in the NNSWLHD Women’s Health Nurse-led clinics. The Women’s Health Nurses are calling for women who are due for cervical screening to attend the clinics in Northern NSW to have cervical screening tests, in particular self-collect screening tests. What is involved?
BreastScreen NSW van in Ballina
From January to March 2025, the BreastScreen NSW van will be at Fawcett Park, Moon Street (river end) in Ballina! It is recommended that women aged 50-74 have a free mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years to check for cancer. Screening with BreastScreen NSW It’s free! All radiographers are female Takes just 20 minutes Requires
National Lung Cancer Screening Program set to launch in 2025
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing deaths from lung cancer. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients. Healthcare providers will play an important role in the delivery and success of the NLCSPÂ which
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
