Monkeypox poster for use in clinic Â
New South Wales Health has released a Monkeypox poster that can be utilised by GP or medical clinics. The poster includes information about symptoms of Monkeypox, what to do if you have symptoms and a QR code with more information. Download the poster here. There have been 19 cases of monkeypox identified in NSW since
Education webinar: bowel cancer screening
The Australian Department of Health, GPEx and the Jodi Lee Foundation invite GPs, practice nurses and their clinics to attend a free 30-minute webinar focusing on the skills and knowledge to support patient participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). The webinar will cover: the roles of the GP and practice nurse patient
Interactive webinar unpacks diabetes and the heart
The Heart Foundation is inviting health professionals to join its next interactive webinar, where an expert panel will explore with you the latest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), including risk management and strategies. People with diabetes can be up to 4 times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. It is the risk
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
A second case of diphtheria of the throat has been confirmed in Northern New South Wales, as that of a 6-year-old child who was initially identified as a close family contact of the first announced case (a 2-year-old, 2 July 2022). The child is being cared for at a Northern NSW Local Health District hospital
RACGP release Winter Planning Toolkit for GPs
RACGP has released their Winter Planning Toolkit to help GP practices consider winter preparedness activities for the health and safety of patients and staff. The toolkit will cover 7 modules, highlighting key priorities and principles. The toolkit includes information on: vaccination preventative measures testing managing patients providing care for priority populations staffing infection prevention education.
Mind CVD project needs your input
Mind CVD (cardiovascular disease) is a joint project between the Heart Foundation, the Stroke Foundation and Australian Centre for Heart Health. It aims to ensure Australians have improved access to information and support for their psychological wellbeing during their recovery from a heart event or stroke. By 2024, the project will deliver: information and resources
Immunisation update roadshow timely as flu season hits
Healthy North Coast recently partnered with North Coast Public Health to deliver 6 education dinners, with many highlights and key takeaways. Maintaining high immunisation coverage rates is something that all primary health care providers need to achieve. Most vaccinations are provided in primary care settings and it’s important that immunisation providers remain up to date
Influenza season kicks off
Influenza season is coming, and with reduced cases of influenza over the last couple of years due to COVID-19 restrictions and reduced travel, vaccination this year is important. Explore our top tips.
Japanese encephalitis virus health professionals kit available
The Australian Government’s Department of Health and Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment have released a health professionals kit with information about the current Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) outbreak, including recent major announcements. JEV has been detected in humans and piggeries in parts of southern and eastern Australia, and is a mosquito-borne flavivirus in
Let’s talk skin cancer and dermatology
Two webinars will be held in May to cover the important topics of skin cancer and dermatology, with experts Dr Hicks and Dr Chan.
2-8 May 2022 is Heart Week
Did you know one person has a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes in Australia?1 This is a shocking statistic given cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. Sadly, in NSW, the Richmond-Tweed, Coffs Harbour-Grafton and Mid North Coast regions all have higher rates of hospitalisation from heart attack, compared to both State and national
Get ready for Heart Week
This Heart Week (2-8 May) presents an opportunity for health professionals and the Australian public to start a conversation about heart health and take steps to reduce their risk of heart disease. The Heart Foundation is encouraging GPs, nurses and general practice staff to deliver Heart Health Checks for more eligible Australians. Since April 2019
