QI initiative improves identification of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
The team at Central Pottsville Medical Centre recently took on a quality improvement activity to improve identification of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. With two new nurses starting at the practice and one with a background of working on the cardiac and stroke ward, it was decided as a team to do a quality
Changes to Japanese encephalitis vaccine administration
Authorised nurse immunisers can now administer Japanese encephalitis vaccines. The Authority for Nurse/Midwife Immunisers has recently been amended to include the following additional vaccines: Japanese encephalitis vaccines – mandatory training required typhoid vaccines herpes zoster – Shingrix only. Does not include Zostavax The Authority is available to download from the NSW Health website. In order
Prepare for the future at Resilient Communities workshops
OzGREEN’s ‘Resilient Communities’ is an empowering program bringing communities together to take action, develop disaster preparedness and create more sustainable and resilient homes and lifestyles. As part of the program, OzGREEN will host two community landscape preparedness days – at Kyogle from 9:30am – 4:00pm on Saturday, 12 November and at Evans Head on Sunday,
Trauma informed care for allied health professionals
Many allied health professionals have clients with underlying trauma-related issues. Responding to this, the North Coast Allied Health Association (NCAHA) and Southern Cross University invite allied health professionals to attend a forum and interactive workshop on Saturday, 26 November 2022 at Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour Campus. This event is for allied health professionals wanting
Quit smoking: First 2000 Days webinar series
The 12th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series aims to provide you with the understanding and confidence to support patients or clients to consider stopping smoking, or help you to assist someone who is on their journey to become smoke free. Registration is essential to attend the workshop. To register, visit the Blue Sky
Heart-healthy eating simplified: a recipe for change
Hosted by the Heart Foundation in partnership with the World Heart Federation, this free webinar will explore the latest evidence on heart-healthy eating patterns. The webinar will also examine strategies and tools to make translation and implementation of heart-healthy eating patterns easier for your patients. An expert panelists’ discussion will translate the latest evidence, focus
New palliative care clinic in Bangalow
Dr Kat Urban, a palliative care specialist at Lismore Base Hospital, is opening a new private supportive and palliative care clinic at the Bangalow Consulting Centre. Dr Urban said that while there were established community palliative care services in the area, there were a lack of available clinic options for those able to attend a
Transport support for country patients
St Vincent’s Clinic’s Open Support program is now offering transport help to people from rural and regional areas who need to travel to Sydney for medical care. In a bid to take away some of the stress of navigating the city, Open Support offers a free-of-charge to-and-from transport service between city accommodation and Sydney Airport, or Central Station and
Dr Sue Velovski named Rural Doctor of the Year
A rural specialist general surgeon in the Northern Rivers who played a major role in the response to the region’s devastating floods and is active in supporting junior doctors and advocating for a safe workplace culture in the medical profession – is one of two doctors to receive the RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year
Access to Free Interpreting Service
Allied health professionals in and around Coffs Harbour now have access to the Australian Government’s Free Interpreting Service (FIS). The FIS aims to provide equitable access to key services for people with limited or no English language proficiency. It is delivered by the Department of Home Affairs Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on behalf
Workforce and wellbeing support available for flood-impacted primary health professionals
Following consultation with local primary health services providers, Healthy North Coast is offering workforce support, debrief and wellbeing programs to primary health professionals and teams in flood-impacted communities in Northern NSW. This assistance is part of wider support provided by the Australian Government through the PHN program as part of the Northern NSW flood recovery
GPs invited to mental health reform webinar
Are you interested in helping improve mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs services on the North Coast? General practitioners are invited to an online webinar about mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs reform on Wednesday 9 November 2022 between 6:00 – 7:00pm. Register for the webinar here.  Healthy North
