Keeping residents safe this festive season
With more visitors and increased travel, outbreaks among aged care residents and staff often rise during the holidays. Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against severe COVID-19 outcomes, and now is the ideal time to ensure your residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, NSW Health provides essential advice to
MyMedicare: Strengthening GP connections in aged care
The MyMedicare program is making waves across the Mid and North Coast as GPs actively invite aged care residents to register. This free, voluntary system links residents with their regular GP and primary care team, fostering stronger connections and improving health outcomes without storing clinical health data. For residents, registering with MyMedicare provides significant benefits,
Office hours for the holiday season
From all of us at Healthy North Coast, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday season. Our offices will be closed from Monday 23 December and will reopen on Monday 30 December 2024. For any enquiries, you can still reach us by email on contact@hnc.org.au, which will be monitored throughout our office closure period.
Free National Telehealth Training program now available for local clinicians
Healthy North Coast has launched an online learning portal to deliver the National Telehealth Training program to local clinicians that provide services to residents in aged care. This free online training offers clinicians the opportunity to learn best practice telehealth guidelines to build on their capabilities in providing telehealth video consultations to residents. It is
National Lung Cancer Screening Program set to launch in 2025
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing deaths from lung cancer. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients. Healthcare providers will play an important role in the delivery and success of the NLCSPÂ which
Empowering end-of-life care: Tools and resources for healthcare professionals
There are some fantastic clinical tools, training and education opportunities, helpful resources and apps for healthcare professionals supporting patients nearing end-of-life, to live well until they die. Care Search updated Primary Health Care resources for palliative care Enhance your practice with CareSearch’s recently updated Primary Health Care packs. Offering communication tips to initiate difficult conversations,
Standard to help clinicians better manage knee osteoarthritis
Updated guidance on diagnosing and treating knee osteoarthritis aims to reduce pain and disability for people with this chronic condition, which affects many Australians. Each year more than 53,000 knee replacements are performed to treat knee osteoarthritis in Australia – yet many people can manage their condition successfully without surgery. The Australian Commission on Safety
Have you completed the APNA Workforce Survey?
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association wants to hear from as many nurses as possible who work outside a hospital and in the community for their Annual Workforce Survey. It’s the best way to make sure politicians and policymakers hear about the unique challenges you face in primary health care and your aspirations for
Supporting survivors of sexual violence in CALD+ communities
Health professionals play a key role in supporting people who disclose experiences of sexual violence. For those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), refugee, asylum-seeking, or temporary visa-holding backgrounds, disclosure can be especially challenging due to factors like cultural stigma, language barriers, or fears about immigration status. To help health professionals provide sensitive and effective
Conquering Skin Cancer film set for release
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun – the good, the bad and the ugly. Conquering Skin Cancer follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer skin cancer – a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us. Featuring Hugh Jackman,
Mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss
There is bulk billed telehealth mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy termination and loss of a newborn baby. Rural Health Connect has a range of experienced psychologists with a special interest in perinatal loss who can offer culturally sensitive care for parents and family members, including children. Free
Free telehealth support for people with rare and complex cancers
Rare Cancers Australia’s (RCA) mission is to improve the lives and health outcomes of people affected by rare, less common, and complex cancers. Individuals are supported to tackle their individual challenges through free comprehensive patient support via telehealth. Refer a patient The Rare Cancers Australia Knowledgebase is an evidence based resource containing over 250+
