Webinar promotes ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet
Following the release of the Healthy North Coast ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet, Dr Marita Long and Dr Peter Silberberg from Dementia Training Australia recently presented the Dementia in Primary Care webinar. The webinar explored key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia. It
Nominations open for 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery, Healing Heart Award
If you know of an outstanding nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), here is your chance to celebrate them by sharing this consumer recognition award with your networks. Nurses and midwives who have demonstrated outstanding care or contributed to improved health outcomes can be nominated for the Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic to open in Coffs Harbour
The Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been selected as one of 20 Australian Government-funded sites to establish a specialised Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic. Healthy North Coast, which delivers the Australian Government’s PHN Program, is providing $700,000 over four years to GenHealth, the operators of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre. Healthy North Coast
Use your voice this National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. ​The 2023 theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, calls on ​all Australians to act today to tackle the
North Coast Health Connect service now extended to Kempsey residents
Kempsey Shire residents are now benefitting from a new digital front door to the health system. Already launched in Port Macquarie in December 2022, North Coast Health Connect offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the day or night, including public
Variety’s ‘We Care’ therapy grants now open
Variety is well known for their support of children and young people living with a disability. Their new We Care therapy grant aims to assist families in accessing interventions and services for their child after they have received a diagnosis but are awaiting the approval of their NDIS plan. For young people accessing the NDIS,
North Coast syphilis outbreak warning
North Coast Population and Public Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert and get tested, with a sharp rise in syphilis cases reported across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions. Syphilis remains a significant issue across the NSW North Coast, which is currently experiencing an increase in cases far higher than
‘Generation Vape’ calling for case studies and community ambassadors
In response to young people’s growing vaping rates, Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) commenced a national research project ‘Generation Vape’ in 2022 to examine vaping among 14-to-24-year-olds, parents and high school teachers. CCNSW leads the Generation Vape project in partnership with the Daffodil Centre and the University of Sydney, along with state and federal government health
Safe, flat footwear helps reduce hospital falls
To help reduce the chances of having a fall, trip or stumble in hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging patients to bring their own safe, flat, well-fitting footwear when they come to hospital. The NNSWLHD is no longer providing non-slip socks to patients. These socks do not prevent falls and are not
North Coast Health Connect launches in Port Macquarie
Residents living in Port Macquarie area postcodes will be the first to benefit from a free new service that aims to improve access to local healthcare. Launched recently, North Coast Health Connect offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the day
Hilton Koppe launches ‘One Curious Doctor’ memoir
What might cause a 60-year-old Far North Coast GP with a well-balanced life to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, turning his world upside down? Lennox Head-based author, teacher and doctor, Hilton Koppe, set out to discover the answer, compiling a selection of life stories from the heart that became One Curious Doctor. A Memoir of Medicine,
Orthotics pilot project helping local children
The Northern Rivers Orthotic Project is funded by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Fund. It provides localised orthotic care to children with disability who require orthoses in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Northcott, Ability Made and Northcott Innovation are piloting the service for 12 months. The project brings together highly skilled orthotists and Northern Rivers allied health professionals.
