Eating disorders on the menu at CPD Bites
Right now, more than a million Australians are experiencing an eating disorder and fewer than a quarter are receiving treatment or support. This alarming statistic and much more will be covered at the CPD Bites event in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 16 June. The evening is being hosted by the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Clinical
Virtual 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference
The Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network at the Agency for Clinical Innovation, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council and NSW Primary Health Networks invite you to register for the virtual 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference. The theme this year is ‘Rethink Virtual Care Models’. In recent times with bushfires, floods and now COVID-19, many challenges
Seventeen more general practices to join COVID-19 vaccination effort
An additional 17 general practices will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to North Coast residents this month. This follows the Australian Government’s recent call for expressions of interest to expand participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program. The new general practices are located throughout the region, including at Laurieton, Port Macquarie, South Kempsey, Moonee, Woolgoolga, Grafton, Lismore,
Visit the new cervical screening Primary Care Impact pages
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. In Australia, almost 80% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer have either never been screened or are not up to date with their cervical screening. Primary care providers are well positioned to engage and support women who may have complex reasons for resisting cervical screening and,
Webinar recording available: Making the most of the Australian Immunisation Register
Did you miss our Immunisation Community of Practice webinar on 26 May? This month’s topic was ‘Making the most of the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)‘. Carolyn Lloyd (Immunisation Coordinator, North Coast Public Health Unit) presented an interactive, live demonstration on the AIR site and explained how to add immunisations (including those given overseas), access a patient
Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is closing
Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is being phased out by 30 September 2021. Immunisation providers need to transition to PRODA. With a PRODA account, health professionals can access the AIR using Health Professional Online Services. If you provide immunisations, ensuring you and your team have access to the AIR is extremely important.
Media release — vaccine doses to increase across North Coast
Boosted supplies of COVID-19 vaccines will be available next week from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie. ‘For those wishing to be vaccinated, GPs will have plenty of doses available and are well informed to advise on the best vaccine for you,’ said Healthy North Coast CEO Julie Sturgess. ‘Supplies to general practice are increasing from
Joint ATAGI THANZ statement on TTS and AstraZeneca vaccine
A joint statement was released on 23 May 2021, by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) and the Thrombosis and Haemostasis society of Australia and New Zealand (THANZ) on Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) and the use of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca. The statement details the risk of TTS is not likely to be
Two new resources on psychotic disorders now available
People with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders are more likely to experience additional health problems and are more likely to die at a younger age than people without mental health conditions. The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) at UNSW Sydney aimed to assess the health, health service use, and causes of death among people
Go4Fun – a great referral option for children above a healthy weight
Go4Fun is a successful and evidence-based program that supports the treatment of childhood overweight and obesity. This free NSW Health program is open to children aged 7-13 years above a healthy weight (>85th percentile for BMI) and their families. What’s involved? The program consists of 10 sessions throughout the school term that are delivered by
National Reconciliation Week 2021 — more than just a word, reconciliation takes action
Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part
Check out the latest localised pathways for our region
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Parkinson’s Disease Nursing Children’s Eye Problems Medical Practitioner Mental Health Just a reminder that our COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways are regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates actioned please visit COVID-19 Recent Changes Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination Information COVID-19
