What are your thoughts on smoking and vaping?
Northern NSW Local Health District are conducting a community survey on smoking and vaping. This survey aims to understand attitudes and preferences regarding smoking and vaping (e-cigarettes) for community in Northern New South Wales. Your responses will help guide local efforts to address smoking and vaping in the region. This survey is anonymous unless you
BreastScreen NSW van comes to the North Coast
The mobile BreastScreen NSW van is coming to a place near you! Brunswick Heads | 19 August – 5 September 2025 | Banner Park opposite Hotel Brunswick Evans Head | 9 September – 23 September | In the carpark behind Health One (19-21 Woodburn St) Coraki | 24 September (one day only) | Coraki Campbell,
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
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
If you could see UV, you would protect your skin
Overexposure to UV radiation is estimated to cause over 95% of skin cancers in Australia. Fortunately, primary prevention behaviours – including slipping on protective clothing, slopping on SPF50+ sunscreen, slapping on a broad brimmed hat, seeking shade, and sliding on sunglasses – are highly effective in reducing the risk of developing skin cancer. If you
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
Quit smoking: First 2000 Days webinar series
The 12th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series aims to provide you with the understanding and confidence to support patients or clients to consider stopping smoking, or help you to assist someone who is on their journey to become smoke free. Registration is essential to attend the workshop. To register, visit the Blue Sky
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
Recently, the North Coast Public Health Unit confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat in the region. A 6-year old child has been identified as a close family contact of the first announced case (a 2-year-old, 2 July 2022) and was not vaccinated against diphtheria. The child is being cared for at a
Self-collection now available for cervical screening Â
The National Cervical Screening Program has expanded its screening test options, with self-collection available for those who would prefer to take the sample themselves at the GP clinic. The changes, which took effect from 1 July, provide any person eligible for cervical screening the choice to self-collect or have their health professional perform the test
Last chance: FREE flu jabs for NSW until June 30
The free influenza vaccination is still available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season, after a sharp increase in flu cases. The free vaccinations will be available via GPs or pharmacies until 30 June 2022. You can access your free flu vaccination via: Local GP –
Book your COVID-19 booster shot
If you had your second COVID-19 vaccine three or more months ago and are 18 years or over, now is the time to get your booster dose. It doesn’t matter if you had a different vaccine for your first two doses, you can have Pfizer or Moderna for your booster. Getting boosted helps everyone in
