Opportunity for pharmacists to become a registered Opioid Treatment Program pharmacy
The NSW Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) seeks to reduce the social, economic and health harms associated with opioid use. There are incentives available through NSW Health and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia for pharmacists who deliver the OTPÂ including: Staff training available through the Pharmaceutical Association of Australia, the Pharmacy Guild and Mid North Coast LHD.
Do you care for people with chronic wounds?
Do you care for people with chronic wounds? The Wound Care Champion process is a guide to quality improvement and education activities designed to support nurses and other clinicians develop their knowledge and skills for chronic wound management. The resources have been developed in consultation with local nurses, and with support from the NSW Agency
Recruitment call: Women in Northern NSW with disability sought for cervical screening research
Women with physical disability are being sought to take part in research being conducted in the NNSWLHD Women’s Health Nurse-led clinics. The Women’s Health Nurses are calling for women who are due for cervical screening to attend the clinics in Northern NSW to have cervical screening tests, in particular self-collect screening tests. What is involved?
Welcoming essential workers to the Mid North Coast
Healthy North Coast recently sponsored two stakeholder networking events for The Welcome Experience in Kempsey (29 January) and Port Macquarie (3 Feb). The Welcome Experience is a free service offered by the NSW Government that helps essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for, or have accepted a job, in regional NSW. The
HealthPathways access upgraded with individual logins
The Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website has been upgraded to enable individual accounts, allowing access to new features on the site such as: an improved search function a CPD log the option to request access to other region’s HealthPathways sites. You can receive instant access to an individual account by registering on the welcome page. For more information about setting up
Supporting recovery: Reflections on the Northern Rivers floods
Following the devastating Northern Rivers floods of 2022, Healthy North Coast has been working, alongside our community, to support both individuals, health care providers and local community organisations in their recovery, resilience, and preparedness for future climate disasters. We know that extreme weather events will continue to challenge our health system and communities due to
Maclean residents to benefit from brand-new health clinics
Maclean Medical is delighted to announce the opening of its new Women’s Health and Menopause Clinic, dedicated to providing specialised health care services to women of all ages. This new facility, led by specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Ettie Joubert, will open its doors in February and is located at Maclean Medical Specialist Centre at
BreastScreen NSW van in Ballina
From January to March 2025, the BreastScreen NSW van will be at Fawcett Park, Moon Street (river end) in Ballina! It is recommended that women aged 50-74 have a free mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years to check for cancer. Screening with BreastScreen NSW It’s free! All radiographers are female Takes just 20 minutes Requires
Seeking GP practice managers to participate in a national research program
Are you involved with decision making about the adoption of digital technologies at your GP clinic? The University of Queensland is interested in understanding the types of digital technologies you use in your GP practice, how decisions were made to use them at your clinic and how you evaluate them. This study involves completing an
Update on regional impact of NSW Health psychiatry resignations
Over the past week, there have been media reports regarding the resignation of psychiatrists across NSW Health. Healthy North Coast has been working closely with the Northern NSW and Mid North Coast Local Health Districts regarding contingency. Our local psychiatrists are highly valued and are an important part of specialist mental health services. Local resignations
Sun, summer and skin: The safety message is heating up
With tanning trends resurging on social media and summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge on sun safety and skin cancer care. The start of a new year sees a rise in skin checks in GP clinics across the region, making it crucial for health professionals to stay up
Your birth, your way: Low-risk birthing with Murwillumbah Midwifery Group Practice
Murwillumbah Midwifery Group Practice (MMGP) is a low-risk birthing option for women in Northern NSW. The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) is covered by Medicare through NSW Health and is located at the Birth Centre at the Murwillumbah District Hospital. The MGP model of care provides continuity of maternity care by a known midwife throughout pregnancy,
