Keeping older adults active and motivated during lockdown
Referring older adults to programs that support healthy living, strength and balance is a great solution for clinicians wanting to reduce the health impacts of COVID-19 for this vulnerable population. NSW Health offers two free programs for older adults that support wellbeing and connectedness during lockdown. Healthy and Active for Life Online is a structured
New public health orders require health professionals and aged care workers to be vaccinated
The NSW Government issued two new public health orders on 26 August 2021 requiring mandatory vaccination for health care professionals and aged care workers. The order does not include private primary care providers such as GPs, practice nurses and allied health professionals working in private practice – unless those practitioners also work at a NSW
Introducing Nigel Cronin, Healthy North Coast’s new Education Manager
Nigel Cronin has joined Healthy North Coast this week to take over from Leanne Bryant as the Senior Manager for Education. Nigel comes to us with a wealth of experience in education, training and nursing. He previously worked for the Sydney Local Health District, commencing as a registered nurse in ICU and working more recently
Chief Health Officer thanks GPs for COVID response
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has acknowledged the ‘enormous contribution’ general practitioners have made during the response to COVID-19. Writing to all NSW GPs this week, Dr Chant said a significant challenge they faced was the rate at which evidence and new information was emerging, particularly in relation to the available COVID-19 vaccines.
HealthPathways update – August 2021
Have a look through the new pathways we have now added to our Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website: Mosquito-borne Diseases in New South Wales Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) The COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates actioned, please visit COVID-19 Recent
Gold Coast Health outpatients update
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government has introduced travel restrictions to limit people crossing the border into Queensland. These restrictions include limitations on patients residing in New South Wales accessing health services in Queensland. There are temporary changes to the availability of certain health services, including non-urgent new and review appointments and
GP Direct Access Cancer Team
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse’s multidisciplinary cancer teams are available to triage newly diagnosed cancer patients and offer support to referring GPs and patients, putting in place a treatment plan as we all navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is offering telehealth consultations across all cancer streams, including medical oncology and radiation oncology. The teams
Latest COVID-19 updates for North Coast
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve on the NSW North Coast, with confirmed cases in the Kempsey region and further detection in the Byron Bay sewage. For the latest information, check the links below. ► Byron Bay – get tested immediately (NNSWLHD) ► Mid North Coast venues of concern (MNCLHD) ► COVID-19 statistics for NSW (NSW
Webinar covers sexually transmitted infections
GPs and GP registrars can top up their knowledge of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, at an RACGP accredited sexual health CPD webinar next month. This is an opportunity to enhance your communication skills when taking a patient’s sexual health history. You’ll also better understand how people with STIs and HIV can feel stigmatised and
Are you a GP and passionate about education?
Healthy North Coast is recruiting a Medical Educator to lead the delivery of high-quality CPD for GPs, nurses and allied health professionals across the Mid North Coast. Break up your clinical load by getting paid to support colleagues with the knowledge and skills they need to be great clinicians. 8–16hrs/week is available. Choice of base
Dr Marion Lynn giving old school care to rural and regional communities
Dr Marion Lynn is working hard to vaccinate difficult-to-reach patients and workers in rural and regional areas. Before the pandemic, the roving doctor established an outreach clinic in Comboyne, 57 kms south-west of Port Macquarie. One day a week she drives there from her Port Macquarie practice to ensure everyone in the town wanting a
COVID-19 temporary disruption to BreastScreen NSW
BreastScreen NSW has temporarily suspended routine breast screening in response to the increasing risk posed by the COVID-19 Delta strain. This temporary closure is to allow staff to be redeployed to assist in the management of COVID-19. Women will continue to be notified of their screening results. If the woman has provided consent, her nominated
