Movement Disorder Service coming to Mid North Coast

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Movement Disorder Service will commence on 28 April 2023. The service is a partnership between MNCLHD, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Movement Disorders Unit and Parkinson’s NSW. The clinical director of the service will be Associate Professor Dr Victor Fung, Director of the Movement Disorders Unit and

An opportunity to learn about palliative care for First Nations people

A face-to-face learning opportunity, the Gwandalan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Palliative Care Workshop will be held in Coffs Harbour on 18 May from 9:00am to 3:00pm. First Nations health experts and palliative care leaders will help participants expand their understanding of palliative care services for First Nations communities, enhancing the reach and effectiveness of

Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Outreach Service to visit Coffs Harbour

A representative from he Northern Sydney Specialist Intellectual Disability Health (NSIDHS) Outreach Service will be conducting a face-to-face visit in Coffs Harbour on 15-16 June 2023. Dr Alexis Berry will be available for patient consultations and to provide advice for general practices relating to health care needs for people with intellectual disability. Dr Berry has

Communities across the Mid North Coast can now access North Coast Health Connect

Photo caption: Attending the North Coast Health Connect Coffs Harbour launch were (L-R) Chris Braithwaite, Project Lead, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; Monika Wheeler, Chief Executive, Healthy North Coast; Dr Adrian Gilliland, Board Chair, Healthy North Coast; Rob Read, Chief Commercial Officer, Amplar Health, Tanya Maloney, Pharmacy Owner, TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour; Dr Kelly Hamill, GP

Webinar promotes ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet

Following the release of the Healthy North Coast ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet, Dr Marita Long and Dr Peter Silberberg from Dementia Training Australia recently presented the Dementia in Primary Care webinar. The webinar explored key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia. It

Nominations open for 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery, Healing Heart Award

If you know of an outstanding nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), here is your chance to celebrate them by sharing this consumer recognition award with your networks. Nurses and midwives who have demonstrated outstanding care or contributed to improved health outcomes can be nominated for the Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation

First 2000 Days webinar series ‘a valuable resource’ for health professionals

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) partnered with Bluesky Community Services to deliver the First 2000 Days Webinar Series throughout 2022. MNCLHD Health Promotion Coordinator Teisha Schirmer said the webinar sessions provided a valuable resource, and evaluation results from the webinars were very positive. Recordings, resources and findings from the webinar series are

Health professionals can refer to the Get Healthy Service Cancer Support Program

The Get Healthy Cancer Support Program is a free NSW Government program for anyone over the age of 16 who has been diagnosed with cancer. Eligible participants work with a qualified personal health coach to support them to be physically active throughout their cancer journey. In April 2018, the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) released

Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program to launch in April 2023

General practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) will soon be able to apply for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, as part of a $220 million investment to improve practices, expand patient access and provide high quality, safe, accessible care. Grant applications will open in April 2023, with GP grants

Seeking new members for Healthy North Coast Audit and Risk Board Sub-Committee

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably experienced and qualified individuals to serve as an independent member of the Healthy North Coast Board Audit and Risk Management Committee. The purpose of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is to: ensure Healthy North Coast has sound financial reporting practices and  robust internal controls consider non-traditional risks

Influenza vaccination 2023

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released clinical advice on administration of seasonal influenza vaccines for 2023. Key points: Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. Annual vaccination is recommended each year for everyone aged six months and older. Influenza vaccines can be co-administered (given on

New resources for North Coast people living with dementia

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death in women. It is also the leading cause of death for Australians aged 65 and over[1]. The North Coast has some of the highest rates of dementia in the country[2]. People living with dementia and their families have told