Order Your Winter 2019 Posters
North Coast Primary Health Network, Mid North Coast LHD and Northern NSW LHD are once again offering these local posters to help encourage flu shots and good respiratory hygiene this flu season. Place an order for your practice, organisation or school today using the form below. Click on the poster thumbnails below to see bigger
Measles Warning for Northern NSW
There’s measles about in Northern NSW. People in parts of Coolangatta, Cabarita, Pottsville, Murwillumbah and Tweed may have been exposed to measles between Saturday 30 March and Thursday 4 April. To check if you might have been exposed, click here. How do I know if I have measles? Symptoms of measles include fever, tiredness, sore
Save the Date to Vaccinate
On-time vaccination is your child’s best protection against serious diseases. Vaccines provide the best protection if they are given on time. Download the Save the Date to Vaccinate app to stay up to date with your child’s vaccinations. Simply download the app, set up your family profiles and the app will create your recommended immunisation
ACON’s LGBTIQ+ Community Awareness Campaigns
NSW organisation ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales) has developed three campaigns aimed at raising awareness among LGBTIQ+ people about regular screening tests for cervical and breast cancer, and showcasing women who are #smokefreestillfierce. Click on the images below to find out more and follow the links: The Inner Circle A cervical cancer
Online Booking for BreastScreen Now Available
An online booking function for BreastScreen is now available. This allows any woman in NSW aged over 40 to make a booking online. Click here to book an appointment.
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
BreastScreen Van in South West Rocks
Did you know that the BreastScreen van offers free breast screening to women aged over 40? BreastScreen will be visiting South West Rocks from 19 November to 6 December 2018. Look for the van behind the South West Rocks Country Club. Early detection of breast cancer saves many lives. Nine out of 10 women who
Did You See the Poo Poke Post Video?
If you are between 50 and 74 years of age, you will receive a bowel screening invitation and free screening kit in the post shortly after your eligible birthday. Don’t put it off! Doing the kit is easy and simple. When bowel cancer is found in its very early stages, up to 9 out of
Don’t Miss the BreastScreen Bus
Did you know that the BreastScreen bus offers FREE breast screening to women aged over 40? It’s a potentially life-saving service. The bus will be visiting the following locations in coming weeks. Iluka: 2 – 9 July 2018 Maclean: 16 July – 9 August 2018 Women aged 50 – 74 years are actively encouraged to
Cancer Screening Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Cancer is the second most common cause of death for Indigenous Australians. Early detection through screening programs can save lives, so speak to your doctor today. Hear from fellow community members about their cancer screening experience and learn about cancer screening programs available in your community… Indigenous Bowel Screen Facebook Video produced by Cancer Council
Order Your Winter 2018 Posters
North Coast Primary Health Network, Mid North Coast LHD and Northern NSW LHD have co-produced a range of new posters to help encourage flu shots and good respiratory hygiene this flu season. Posters can be ordered via the form below. Click on the poster thumbnails below to see bigger image. Poster 1 Poster 2 Poster
