Scholarships Available to Upskill Through Southern Cross University
Practice nurses are a valuable commodity in a busy general practice, but often they are not working to the full scope of their skills. With the permission and encouragement of GPs, the role of practice nurses can encompass: Patient carer Educator Quality Controller Organiser Problem Solver Mentor and relationship builder both within and outside the
Missed Transformers III? Resources Now Available
From 5-8 November, the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation (the Centre) welcomed nine national and international experts to the North Coast to discuss the role of alliances in healthcare. 137 service providers, ranging from primary health, social and community services, allied health and employment came together with university lecturers, students, local government and consumers
Seeking Clinician Views of the Revised National Cervical Screening Program
Are you a GP, obstetrician-gynaecologist or trainee (GP or OG) working in Australia? Researchers at the University of Sydney are interested in hearing from clinicians about their views and experiences of the revised Australian National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). Research involves completing a short online (or paper-based) questionnaire and one-off face-to-face Skype or telephone interview.
November Update: Healthy Towns Casino
In late August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Casino. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of activities around diet and exercise, mental health, transport, youth and reconciliation. Continue reading for an update of how the program is progressing. March Against Violence On
November Update: Healthy Towns Maclean
Over the past two months Healthy Towns Maclean has been busy organising events and co-ordinating and supporting activities. Read on to find out about some of the initiatives we have progressed so far. Local Advisory Group The Local Advisory Group has been formed and is working towards progressing shortlisted initiatives. The first Local Advisory Group
November Update: Healthy Towns Evans Head
In August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Evans Head. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of initiatives around social connection, access to services, mental health and transport. Continue reading for an update on how the program is progressing. Healthy Towns Community Connector
November Update: Healthy Towns Woolgoolga
During October, Healthy Towns Woolgoolga helped to establish an Interagency meeting for service providers, and co-ordinate a Mental Health Month community breakfast. Read on for an update of what’s been happening. Woolgoolga Interagency Meeting During the consultation and workshop process, a need was identified for an ongoing forum to allow service providers to share information
November Update: Healthy Towns South West Rocks
In October, Healthy Towns in South West Rocks held a clinical GP breakfast, hosted a Community Wellbeing Day at Horseshoe Bay and saw the launch of parkrun. Read on for a summary of the activities. Horseshoe Bay Reserve parkrun The Horseshoe Bay Reserve parkrun was a true community collaboration between the South West Rocks Sport
November Update: Healthy Towns Lake Cathie
What a month October was for Healthy Towns in Lake Cathie! Our Mental Health Month event brought the community together, and a new partnership will allow us to fulfil a long held community request. Community Health & Wellbeing Day at Lake Cathie Foreshore On the 9th October Healthy Towns partnered with the Rural Adversity Mental
How to PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention method in which people who do not have HIV take a pill everyday to reduce their risk of becoming infected with HIV. Local sexual health physician Dr Emanuel Vlahakis will present a comprehensive guide on PrEP prescribing for clinicians at Scampi’s in Port Macquarie next Wednesday 21 November
Atrial Fibrillation Study
Does it concern you that atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias are of increasing prevalence in the community? As a GP, Dr Kam Wong is concerned to know that there are asymptomatic patients who are undiagnosed and untreated – and they have higher risk of morbidity and mortality. This concern has prompted Dr Wong to pursue
Further My Health Record Legislative Amendments Announced
On 7 November 2018, additional legislation changes were announced to strengthen the My Health Record Act. In summary, the changes include: Increasing the penalty for improper use of a My Health Record from two years to five years and the maximum penalty will double to $315,000. An individual cannot be an authorised representative of a
