COVID-19 vaccination HealthPathway changes
The Vaccine Information HealthPathway has recently undergone a name change and is now titled Vaccination Resources. This HealthPathway links to a number of local, state and national resources and provides a comprehensive collation of reference material about the COVID-19 vaccination program. In the Mid and North Coast – Local Guidance section, immunisers will find information
HealthPathways survey closes Friday 15 Oct
Are you one of the 1500 local monthly users of the HealthPathways platform? Can we make it even better for you? Your feedback will help us understand why – or why not – Mid North Coast and northern NSW health professionals use HealthPathways. Together with the Northern NSW and Mid North Coast Local Health Districts, Healthy North
Webinars explore chronic kidney disease
In partnership with Kidney Health Australia, Healthy North Coast will be delivering three webinars on chronic kidney disease. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners. Part One Wednesday 20 October 2021 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Register now Part Two Wednesday 27 October 2021 12:30pm – 1:30pm  Register now These sessions will
Increase general practice preparedness for potential COVID-19 closure and emergency
As our region faces increased community transmission and the state prepares to open up, it is vital that general practices have clear COVID-19 outbreak and emergency plans and protocols in place. To help you and your staff prepare, Primary Care Impact has launched two new pages: Increase preparedness to manage the impact of a potential
GPs describe sexual health webinar as a ‘wonderful refresher’
On Tuesday 14 September, Healthy North Coast partnered with Dr Kym Collins, a sexual health physician with the Mid North Coast Local Health District, to deliver a two-hour webinar on sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Special thanks to Kym for coordinating this stellar panel line-up: Dr Natalie Edmiston, Staff Specialist, Lismore Sexual Health Service Kate
HealthPathways update – September 2021
New pathways have been added to our Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website: COVID-19 Vaccine-induced Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) Recurrent Staphylococcal Infection The COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates, please visit COVID-19 Recent Changes. COVID-19 Vaccination Information COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure
Webinar will help GPs discuss STIs, boost patient health
Sexual health consultation is a vital part of early intervention and prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Unfortunately, many patients and GPs are not comfortable discussing sexual histories. This reluctance can adversely affect patient care. Healthy North Coast aims to help GPs and GP registrars enhance their ability to have discussions around a patient’s sexual history
COVID-19 HealthPathways detail changes to local management processes
The COVID-19 suite of HealthPathways has been developed and expanded over the last 18 months with clinical governance and support from NSW Health, ATAGI, Mid North Coast Local Health District clinicians, Northern NSW Local Health District clinicians and Healthy North Coast. HealthPathways teams review changes in COVID-19 policy and clinical guidance daily to ensure the
HealthPathways survey will help support collaboration between primary and tertiary careÂ
Do you use the HealthPathways platform? Can we make it even better for you? Together with the Northern NSW and Mid North Coast Local Health Districts, Healthy North Coast is trying to better understand how and why – or why not – Mid North Coast and northern NSW health professionals use HealthPathways. We are also
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
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
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
