Coffs GP Wins Business Leadership Award
Dr Alexander Joannou is a general practitioner at Northside Health in Coffs Harbour. He received an award for Outstanding Business Leader at the 2018 Sunny’s Business Awards. Dr Joannou is recognised by many as an entrepreneur, innovator and educator. At Northside Health, the general practice offers an integrated care experience for patients. There are ten
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that the North Coast NSW PHN region has the fifth highest rate of prostate cancer in Australia? Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, with almost 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,500 deaths each year. All men aged over 50 (or over 40 if they have a family
Upcoming Leptospirosis Information Sessions in Woolgoolga and Coffs
Two environmental physicians from Brisbane – Dr Chris Cunneen and Dr Andrew Lingwood – will present information sessions on leptospirosis on Friday 21 September 2018 between 1 and 2pm. The sessions will be held at Beach Street Family Practice in Woolgoolga and at Coffs Central Medical Centre in Coffs Harbour. The doctors have been working
Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week (2 – 8 September 2018) is an opportunity for everyone in the community to think about how we can work together to keep all children safe. Importantly, we want to remind everyone that: We ALL have a part to play in protecting ALL children. Even small actions can help to improve
Discover What Your Community Said in the 2018 Local Health Needs Survey
Healthy Towns Free Community Days Announced
New Palliative Care Helpline
Do you provide care for older people who may be nearing end of life? The ELDAC Helpline has been established to connect you with: Evidence-based palliative care tools, information and resources. Your local HealthPathways provider. The correct contact person or service for your query. Phone the ELDAC Helpline on 1800 870 155. Calls are free from any
Optimal Care Pathway – Quality Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Cancer
Cultural understanding and respect are key to improving Indigenous cancer care and outcomes. Cancer Australia has released a new, first of its kind Optimal Care Pathway, which identifies core approaches to ensure quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and improve their cancer treatment experience and outcomes. The Optimal Care Pathway
Invasive Meningococcal Disease
The peak season for meningococcal disease is winter and spring. General practitioners and other immunisation providers need to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease, the need for immediate treatment and, where possible, ensure that patients at risk of meningococcal disease are offered protection through immunisation. Meningococcal vaccine factsheets and frequently asked questions about
Reminder About Cervical Screening for Patients Under 25 Years
A diagram has been developed to assist women younger than 25 years of age to determine when they are due for routine cervical screening. The diagram can be found on the National Cervical Screening Program website along with a series of frequently asked questions. Click here to visit the HealthPathway for Cervical Screening. For a list
Remote Vocational Training Scheme – 2019 Applications Open
Applications are now open for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme, Round Two, 2019. The Remote Vocational Training Scheme is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in isolated communities throughout rural and remote Australia. The purpose of the program is to train doctors in remote communities for remote communities. The training provided meets the requirements
My Health Record On Demand Training
The Australian Digital Health Agency provides an On-Demand Training Portal that enables you to view how My Health Record is presented within medical software programs. Software program training is available with: Best Practice Communicare Fred Dispense Genie Medical Director Zedmed Consumer Portal Click here to access the training. The username is OnDemandTrainingUser and should be completed
