Connecting futures: Healthy North Coast at CSU Port Macquarie Open Day
Healthy North Coast’s Workforce Development and local Regional Management team recently participated in the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Open Day in Port Macquarie. This event offered future students a valuable opportunity to explore career pathways and gather information about the different courses available at CSU. Ally and Dilani from HNC. As part of the
Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane this July!
Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing – APNAs Festival of Nursing – is coming to Brisbane this July! Why should you join ? 🌟 Earn up to 20 CPD hours* 🌟 Hear from inspiring speakers 🌟 Bring your team – buy 5 tickets, get the 6th free 🌟 Enjoy exclusive hotel rates +
Lung cancer screening program: Localised resources now live
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia and often progresses without symptoms in its early stages. Screening allows for detection before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is scheduled to launch on 1 July 2025. The NLCSP is a program developed by the
COPD pathways updated in line with 2025 GOLD guidelines
We’re pleased to share that the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suite on HealthPathways has been updated to align with the 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, in collaboration with local respiratory physicians. Our sincere thanks go to Dr Stephen Chung, Dr Rob Nickels and Dr Das Mutalithas for their expert
Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025: Empowering primary care for a stronger, healthier North Coast
On Saturday 31 May 2025, around 100 health professionals gathered on Gumbaynggirr Country at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, for the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025 – a full-day event focused on strengthening the region’s capacity to manage chronic and complex health conditions. The event brought together general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
Woodburn Health calls on Shannon Noll in their search for a GP
Woodburn Health have turned to friends in high places to help in their search for a GP. Watch the footage from A Current Affair in May.
HealthPathways update – May 2025
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways provides best-practice guidance on how to assess, manage and refer patients to local services in a timely manner. See the latest new, reviewed and updated pathways below: New HealthPathways: Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Anticipatory Prescribing for End-of-Life Care Reviewed & updated HealthPathways (Clinical): Cervical Screening Osteoporosis Medications for Osteoporosis Mild Brain Injury
The countdown is on: Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025
With not long to go, excitement is building for the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025, taking place on Saturday, 31 May at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. This full-day event brings you, our local primary care providers, together to explore the latest in chronic and complex care. Designed for you, the forum offers a
allergy assist: A new allergy advice service connecting rural doctors with clinical immunology/allergy specialists
allergy assistâ„¢ is a free national online service designed to provide rural doctors with education and advice from clinical immunology/allergy specialists. This service aims to improve patient access in rural, remote and First Nations communities by supporting local doctors to diagnose, treat and manage patients locally resulting in reduced wait times for specialist consultations and
Why you should attend the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025
Healthy North Coast has released its health needs assessment for 2025-2028, offering a comprehensive overview of the region’s health priorities and challenges. This assessment, developed through extensive community engagement and data analysis, will guide our future health service planning and commissioning across the North Coast. It has also helped form the topics for the upcoming
Warning about Paxlovid in transplant recipients
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir) is recommended as a treatment for COVID-19 for patients at high risk of severe disease. However, Paxlovid significantly increases the serum concentrations of calcineurin inhibitors (e.g. cyclosporin, tacrolimus). Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) are immunosuppressive medications which are commonly given in the setting of solid-organ transplantation, and certain autoimmune diseases. Locally, we have seen recent
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways update
A number of pathways have been reviewed and updated on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website, enabling primary care clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. Reviewed and updated HealthPathways Clinical: Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) Action Plans ADHD Medications for Children and Adolescents Adult Sepsis
