HealthPathways Patient Information Website Update
From 10 December 2020, patient information on HealthPathways will only be accessible via the ‘For Patients’ section. The HealthPathways Patient Information website will be decommissioned, and the icon will be removed from the HealthPathways home page. All the same patient information will be available within the HealthPathway. If you are looking for further resources, you
Get Ready for the Summer Holidays
Summer is upon us. This year, with restrictions on international travel, we’re expecting an influx of tourists enjoying our beautiful coast and surrounds. Healthy North Coast is working with the Local Health Districts (LHDs) to plan for patient care over the upcoming holiday period. You can help us by completing a short survey on GP
Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Released
On 13 November 2020, the National Cabinet endorsed the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The policy outlines the approach to providing COVID-19 vaccines in Australia. The Commonwealth plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine program in 2021 and currently has agreements in place with four different vaccine suppliers. The goal of the program is to
Request Surgical Masks Now
Healthy North Coast has a limited supply of surgical masks available for general practitioners, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and community pharmacists who have no local supply available, an unusual number of patients with respiratory symptoms, or are in high-risk locations. If you require a supply of surgical masks over the Christmas and New Year period, we
Could You Be the Voice of Your RACF GP Team?
Healthy North Coast’s COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework provides the opportunity for one GP at each facility to be a GP Team Leader. In an outbreak, the GP Team Leader’s function is communication. You will be paid to attend the RACF outbreak meeting remotely and liaise with your colleagues around the outcomes.
Mental Health Webinar Recordings Available – Mid North Coast
On 18 and 25 November, Healthy North Coast ran a two-part mental health webinar series that explored the impact of stacked distress in the Mid North Coast community. Factors discussed included, bushfire, drought, flood, housing affordability and, of course, COVID-19. Testimonials “The case discussion approach was great. Everyone knows a Gary or a Susan and
Mental Health Webinar Recordings Available – Northern NSW
On 17 and 24 November, Healthy North Coast ran a two-part mental health webinar series that explored the impact of stacked distress in the Northern NSW community. Factors discussed included, bushfire, drought, flood, housing affordability and, of course, COVID-19. Testimonials “The case discussion approach was great. Everyone knows a Gary or a Susan and I
Preparing for a COVID-19 Outbreak in Hastings Macleay
Learn how local GPs can support RACFs for a possible outbreak in the Hastings Macleay area Thursday 10 December 2020 6pm – 8:30pm Rydges Port Macquarie (includes two-course dinner) Healthy North Coast has a key role in supporting RACFs and primary care providers in the preparedness and response to a COVID-19 outbreak. Since March, we
Managing Chronic Pain & S8 Medicines in the Mid North Coast
Healthy North Coast invites you to take part in our last education webinar of 2020. This webinar will focus on supporting patients living with chronic pain and the management of S8 medicines. It will also provide an update on Healthy North Coast’s new Clinical Society Framework, to be rolled out in January 2021. Tuesday 1
BreastScreen Mobile Screening in Ballina
The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be visiting Ballina from 1 December 2020 until 21 January 2021. 1 in 7 women living in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A screening mammogram offers the best chance of early detection. The screening program is especially recommended for women aged 50 to 74. Book your
Are You Ready for COVID-19 This Christmas?
Christmas is coming, as are the tourists, so the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in a residential aged care facility (RACF) is high. Do you know how to respond? The Primary Care Impact quality improvement activity for increasing GP preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak in RACF will guide you. Additional resources will be available in the
Lismore Base Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Update
The Director of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Lismore Base Hospital, Dr John Tierney, would like to thank GPs for their continued support of this service. The team asks GPs to please continue referring all pregnant women to the hospital antenatal services at the earliest opportunity. This facilitates the early identification of antenatal risk
