Sydney’s Northern Beaches declared a COVID-19 hotspot
Confirmed COVID-19 cases are associated with new Sydney locations and have been classified by NSW Health for action. Latest Information Visit NSW Health for the latest COVID-19 case locations and alerts in NSW. This page includes information on areas with increased testing; self-isolation and testing; and monitoring for symptoms. QLD Government: up-to-date details on border
Over and Out, 2020
Season’s greetings from Healthy North Coast! Our offices will be closed for the holidays. We are closing from 5.00pm on Friday 18 December 2020, and re-opening at 9.00am on Monday 4 January 2021. During this period, you can reach Healthy North Coast via email at contact@hnc.org.au. This address will be monitored throughout the holidays. In
Speed Networking to Kick Off the New Year
Calling all clinicians on the North Coast. Resume your real-world networking in the New Year and join us for breakfast in one of the following locations: Grafton Vines@139 Tuesday 2 February 2021 7am – 9am Click here to register. Ballina Healthy North Coast Boardroom, Ballina Wednesday 3 February 2021 7am – 9am Click here to
Speed Networking to Kick Off New Year and the Launch of Healthy North Coast’s Clinical Societies
Calling all clinicians in the Mid North Coast. Resume your real-world networking in the New Year and join us for breakfast in one of two locations: Nambucca Heads Venue TBC Thursday 11 February 2021 7am – 9am Click here to register. Coffs Harbour Healthy North Coast Boardroom, Coffs Harbour Friday 12 February 2021 7am –
GPs Needed for Residential Aged Care Facilities
Interested in working with the complexities of ageing health needs? Looking for more clients in the Coffs Harbour area? Want to be part of the changing dynamics of the residential aged care space and new opportunities that will emerge from the aged care royal commission? Not worked in aged care? Be supported by a PHN
Are You Ready?
Healthy North Coast has released a range of communications to ensure GPs in RACFs are ready for a COVID outbreak during the festive season. Firstly our Are You Ready checklists: 5 steps to prepare Your RACF has an outbreak Please print and keep handy over summer! All GPs working in residential aged care facilities (RACFs)
Introducing New North Coast Rheumatologist Dr Maxine Szramka
The North Coast has recently become home for Sydney consultant rheumatologist, Dr Maxine Szramka. “I’m delighted to be here,” she said speaking from her clinic in Cherry St, Ballina. “Regional areas are under-serviced with specialist physicians. It’s absolutely amazing to come to an area like this where there is a desperate need for rheumatology services.
New Services Added to NNSWLHD eReferral Trial
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has added six new services to the growing lists of eReferral pathways to their Lismore Base Specialty Outpatient Clinics. The latest services to adopt eReferrals are: Psychogeriatric Clinic General Surgery Knee and Hip Arthritis Service (KAHAS) High Risk Foot Service (HRFS) Sexual Health Service (Lismore, Tweed, Byron, Grafton)
Healthy North Coast Welcomes Luke Elias
Healthy North Coast would like to introduce Luke Elias, our new Director of Operations & Engagement for Northern NSW. Luke commenced his health career in 2001 as a physiotherapist. He has worked extensively in clinical capacity, health management and administration roles in both the public and private sector over the past two decades. He has
Murwillumbah Respiratory Clinic Opening Hours
Murwillumbah Respiratory Clinic will be closed over the holiday period from Thursday 24 December 2020, re-opening on Monday 4 January 2021. Upon re-opening, the clinic’s operating hours will be: Monday 9am – 1pm Tuesday 11am – 1pm Wednesday 9am – 12 pm Thursday 11am – 1pm Friday 11am – 1pm Click here for more information
Parkinson’s Specialist Nursing Service for Northern NSW
Rebecca Manners is the new Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Rebecca moved from New Zealand for the new role, where she previously worked at Auckland City Hospital as the Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist. Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurological condition in Australia. The number of Australians affected
Treating Patients With a Work-Related Mental Health Condition
Work-related mental health conditions are the second-most common cause of workers’ compensation, however, these conditions are typically challenging to diagnose and treat. 5 to 10 per cent of people will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. In Australia, most injured workers seek care from their general practitioner. Did you
