Opportunity to join the HealthPathways team

Are you a GP who is passionate about medical education and regional health systems improvement?   Are you seeking a new challenge and the chance to use your leadership, problem solving and communication skills in a non-clinical setting? Healthy North Coast is advertising two roles for GPs in non-clinical setting, supporting the HealthPathways and Education teams. 

Excellence recognised at MNCLHD Health Innovation Awards

Those who work to improve health outcomes for their communities have been celebrated at the Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) annual Health Innovation Awards. Showcasing the Mid North Coast’s dedicated health care staff, innovative projects and devoted volunteers, the awards highlighted how milestones can be achieved, despite the challenges the district has faced

HealthPathways update June 2022

The COVID-19 HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. New pathways added to our Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website are outlined below: Dyspepsia and GORD Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claiming MBS Items for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment Measure SafeScript NSW SafeScript NSW – Clinical Support

Immunisation update roadshow timely as flu season hits

Healthy North Coast recently partnered with North Coast Public Health to deliver 6 education dinners, with many highlights and key takeaways. Maintaining high immunisation coverage rates is something that all primary health care providers need to achieve. Most vaccinations are provided in primary care settings and it’s important that immunisation providers remain up to date

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Boost participation

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Held by Bowel Cancer Australia, this annual initiative aims to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer, which claims more than 100 Australian lives every week. If found early, bowel cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer. While the risk increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t

Nutritional services available post-alcohol withdrawal

Patients with alcohol-related problems are often identified as malnourished with vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The nutritional care needs of this patient population are complex. Researchers from the University of Wollongong and the University of NSW are investigating the approaches of nutritional care provided by health care professionals in the primary health network to help inform

The first 2000 days of life webinar series: Part 2

‘The first 2000 days’ webinar series is an opportunity to build your knowledge, confidence and skills to provide support and referral pathways to families and young children.

‘Fitness to Drive’ medical assessments now faster and easier

Transport for NSW is introducing changes to make the process of submitting ‘Fitness to Drive’ medical assessments faster and easier. With the automation of HealthLink, patients’ medical information is now able to be submitted online direct to Transport for NSW. With these changes, paper forms will be discontinued from 31 July 2022. Customers will continue

Expressions of interest open for COVID Care Home Visiting Service

Healthy North Coast is seeking expressions of interest from general practices interested in establishing a COVID Care Home Visit Service. A starter package of up to $7000 may be offered to 2 lead practices per local government area that can commit to supporting home visits. Healthy North Coast’s COVID Care Home Visiting Service will help

Improve health literacy within your practice

Approximately 60% of Australian adults have low health literacy. This means more than half of the people who visit our health services have trouble understanding day-to-day health information and managing their health. People with limited health literacy report poorer health outcomes, are less likely to take up preventative health behaviours, such as screening and immunisation,

Proposals sought for Northern NSW Strong Community Program

Proposals are now open for providers interested in delivering the Northern NSW Strong Community Program. Healthy North Coast, Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation and Rekindling the Spirit are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced organisations. This program is funded under the consortia Northern NSW Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program. It

Free flu shots: FAQs for immunisation providers

The New South Wales Government has announced free influenza (flu) vaccinations for residents from 1 June until 30 June in a month-long blitz to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season. The  flu vaccination is recommended and available for everyone aged 6 months and over. A free flu vaccination will be available to all NSW