Join with experts to explore management of long COVID
Long COVID is an often-debilitating illness that occurs in at least 10 per cent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. More than 200 symptoms have been identified, with impacts on multiple organ systems. Worldwide, at least 65 million individuals are estimated to have long COVID, with cases increasing daily. On Wednesday, 8 February
Q&A session to help deal with Mid North Coast syphilis outbreak
The Mid North Coast is experiencing a steep increase in syphilis infection rates. Healthy North Coast has engaged Dr Kym Collins, Staff Specialist, HIV/Sexual Health Services, Mid North Coast Local Health District to hold a lunchtime Q&A session. This is an opportunity to have any questions regarding high infectious syphilis rates answered. Date: Tuesday 21
Webinar puts spotlight on mould and health
Persistent rain, floods and humidity on the North Coast means that many of us have become familiar with mould. But how much do you know about mould and the impact of mould on health? Healthy North Coast is hosting the webinar “Mould: a health hazard”. It is designed to help health care providers address patients
Mid North Coast Specialist Outreach Clinic has relocated
The Mid North Coast Specialist Outreach Clinic (MNCSOC) has recently moved locations and can now be found at: Ground floor, suite 2/30 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour. The MNCSOC provides a vital health service to the local community. Its specialist clinics increase the access to specialist medical services in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie The service
Refer your patients to the First Nations exercise program in Port Macquarie
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 45 years and older are invited to enrol in a healthy ageing exercise program in Port Macquarie. The Ironbark Exercise Program is for all fitness levels and aims to build strength and mobility. Enrolment is between 10:00am and 1:00pm on Thursday, 23 February at Birpai Local Aboriginal Land
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine eligibility expanded
The NSW Government has expanded the eligibility criteria for its funded Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine. Now eligible for the vaccine are people aged two months or older who live or routinely work in any of the State’s high-risk local government areas (LGAs)* AND regularly spend time outdoors placing them at risk of mosquito bites,
Webinar will ensure health information is not lost in translation
When you’re working with patients and clients who speak another language, relevant translated materials are key to them understanding you. The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health is hosting a free webinar for primary health care practitioners and service providers that will help in finding translated health information. The webinar, to be held on 23
Self-care resources for health professionals providing palliative care
Communicating with and caring for people with a life-limiting condition can be confronting and stressful, particularly as it forces people to face their own mortality and personal experiences of death and loss. There are often heavy workloads, with a lack of staffing adding to the burden of care. Higher levels of burnout are reported by
Nurses invited to apply for Transition to Practice Program
Applications are now open for primary health care nurses interested in completing the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association’s (APNA) Transition to Practice Program. The program provides an evidence-based framework of education and support to nurses who have transitioned to primary health care and feel they would benefit from additional assistance in understanding primary health care. To
Seeking GP participants for Parkinson’s research study
GP volunteers are needed for a research study investigating when and why doctors in NSW refer their patients with Parkinson’s Disease to allied health. The study is being conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Sydney. It will involve completing a five-minute questionnaire and participating in a 30-45-minute interview or focus group.
GPs invited to complete bacterial skin infection survey
Treatment and management of skin infections are immensely challenging with the rise of superbugs. The prevalence of bacterial skin infections like impetigo is reported to be highest among remote Aboriginal communities in Australia, but the recent data from other Australian communities is limited. The impetigo research team at the Faculty of Health, University of Canberra,
CareSearch releases free palliative care resources for primary health carers
CareSearch, an Australian palliative care “knowledge network”, has released printable versions of its reference guides to help GPs navigate CareSearch resources. You can either download or order for free from CareSearch. CareSearch has also released a Primary Health Care Resource Pack containing: communication starters forms for assessing deterioration forms to assess carer needs a checklist of
