Healthy North Coast presents at 2024 Primary Care Conference
Pictured L-R: Sigrid Patterson, Aimee McNeill, Susan Parker Pavlovic, Monika Wheeler (Healthy North Coast) On 2 September, Healthy North Coast presented at the Primary Care Conference 2024 on place-based primary health care innovation in the context of disasters. As one of only four Primary Health Networks (PHNs) who were invited to present, out of
16-22 September is Dementia Action Week
This month we recognise the prevalence of dementia in Healthy North Coast’s communities and join Dementia Australia and other organisations in building awareness of, and capacity to support, those living with dementia and their loved ones. Dementia consistently features in the top three causes of age-related deaths right across our region, and with our rapidly
Let us know what you think about 13YARN
The Department of Health and Aged Care is conducting an independent evaluation into the Lifeline-funded, 13YARN national Indigenous crisis support line. 13YARN is Australia’s first national crisis support line for First Nations peoples and offers confidential one-on-one yarning opportunities with Lifeline-trained First Nations Crisis Supporters who can provide 24/7 support. The evaluation will aim to
New campaign to boost awareness and uptake of HPV self-collection for cervical screening
Under the National Cervical Screening Program, Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection is an option available to all routine screening participants. From September 2024, a nationwide campaign promoting the choice of self-collection to the public is likely to increase the demand for the HPV self-screening test. The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer has a
Has your organisation completed its annual My Health Record health check?
When registering your organisation with the My Health Record system, you entered into an agreement to comply with the My Health Records Act 2012 and My Health Record Rule 2016 outlining the obligations for participating organisations. The legislative framework specifies the security, privacy and particularly the access and use of My Health Record and the
In-reach education model completes successful six-month pilot
Pictured: Dr Kate Gupta When access to medical specialists is limited, empowering local general practice is essential to meeting the needs of the community. To this end, Healthy North Coast has just completed a six-month pilot of a specialist in-reach education program with great success. Dr Kate Gupta, an endocrinologist, and Michelle Bushell, a
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive update: new GP & practices information kit released
We know that residents in aged care experience better health outcomes with regular primary health care. The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) aims to encourage the delivery of more proactive face-to-face visits, more regular, planned reviews and more coordinated care planning, to improve the quality of general practice care for around 200,000 residents
General practices invited to participate in new ‘Healthy Ageing’ Program
Healthy North Coast is excited to invite your general practice to participate in our new ‘Healthy Ageing’ Program – an initiative designed to enhance the delivery of nurse-led care for patients in midlife and beyond, including those receiving palliative care. Our program focuses on early intervention across key areas such as chronic disease management, multimorbidity,
Updated medical advice for clinicians: red fire ants
Fire ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species, with the ability to severely impact our environment, economy, agricultural industries, health, and our Australian way of life. The presence of fire ants in NSW is notifiable under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Medical practitioners have a duty to notify the NSW Department of Primary
16-22 September is Dementia Action Week
Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support. Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women. Dementia is the leading cause of disease burden for those over 65 years
HealthPathways update: new and improved local specialists and health services directory
The Local Specialists and Health Services page on Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is one of the most popular on the platform, averaging around 1,300 users per month. Recently, the team has made significant updates to this directory to better serve healthcare professionals by streamlining access to information on local specialists and health services. One
Free accommodation for cancer patients aged 15-29
More 15-29 year olds are diagnosed with cancer than children each year, yet their specific needs can often be overlooked. Too old for kids hospitals, and too young to be alongside the elderly and dying during their treatment, they are six times more likely to suffer from mental health problems following treatment and can be
