Acne Connect improves access to dermatologists across rural Australia
Acne Connect is a new and innovative telemedicine dermatology service designed exclusively for the management of acne. It offers convenient, high-quality dermatologist care with a number of advantages, tailored to meet the needs of patients. Key features: Dermatologist consultation (telemedicine):Â delivering the same high standard of care you would expect from an in-person consultation. Early
Invitation to take part in interviews for improving blood pressure management
Researchers from the University of Sydney are conducting a study to develop a blood pressure (BP) Toolkit to support people to manage their blood pressure. They are interested in understanding the barriers and enablers to blood pressure management in primary care and need your help to identify strategies to implement the BP Toolkit in your
Board Chair update with Dr Adrian Gilliland
Primary Care Conference highlights Back in September, I attended the national Primary Care Conference (2-4 September 2024), where the key strategies of prevention and early intervention, health equity, leveraging health technology and health system integration were discussed. I’m pleased that on the North Coast, we are taking steps towards system integration and joint governance with
Hepatitis C can be cured in primary care
Hepatitis C can be cured in primary care. Treatment is simple, safe and highly effective. Join us for this free interactive training and help eliminate hepatitis C by 2030! Curing hepatitis C in Primary Care Time: Tuesday 10 December 2024 Date: 6:30pm to 9:00pm (AEDT). Dinner and refreshments will be available from 6:30pm. Venue: Rydges,
General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GP ACI) webinar series announced
A series of webinar dates have been announced to support various stakeholder groups with implementation of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GP ACI). These webinars will include conversations on: What this incentive means for you and the potential benefits How to utilise the incentive to support high quality, integrated, patient centred care in
Mental health referrals now made easier through Head to Health eReferral integration
Mental health referrals are now easier than ever thanks to a software integration that plugs straight into your existing practice software. Submitting an eReferral is how you can access Healthy North Coast funded services for your eligible patients, such as psychological therapies through Healthy Minds, replacing the previous Connect to Wellbeing referral service. You can
Welcoming essential workers and their families to the North Coast
The Welcome Experience is a free service aimed at encouraging essential workers and their families to relocate to the North Coast. Essential workers include employees in health, aged care, education, early education, disability support, child protection & out-of-home care, corrections and justice, emergency services, NSW Police, NSW Fire & Rescue, NSW Ambulance, NSW Health, Department
New ADHD co-management model providing care closer to home for children in Northern NSWÂ
Northern NSW children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will soon be able to visit their general practitioner for ADHD medication scripts instead of visiting a specialist paediatrician. This change brings ongoing ADHD care closer to home for children and their families and increases the availability of paediatric appointments for diagnostic and assessment services. Healthy
APNA is launching a First Nations Nursing Advisory Group and they’re looking for members
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is establishing a First Nations Nursing Advisory Group, and they are looking for First Nations nurses, their employers and stakeholders to join them. They are currently seeking up to eight representatives from various First Nations nursing communities across different regions and settings. These representatives, along with key
Gidget House service now available in Grafton
The early days of being a new parent can be tough. If you or someone you know is struggling, speak to your GP about a referral to access Gidget House. Gidget Foundation Australia has provided a range of free specialist treatment programs for families in Harrisdale, Perth including individual psychological counselling via telehealth and group
HealthPathways releases new Veterans Health pages
When Nick, a 41 year old army veteran who now lives in the Mid North Coast first retired from the army, he didn’t know very much about the health services and supports available to veterans and their families. “I was aware of the white card, which funds treatment for injuries related to service, but that
Your voice matters. Make sure it’s heard by completing the APNA Workforce Survey today
The APNA Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Survey is the only national survey focusing exclusively on nurses and midwives working outside of Australia’s hospitals and in the community, making it a powerful tool for change. The data from our 2023 survey has supported changes to legislation, contributed to consultations and submissions, and helped secure funding for
