Do you want to help design your children’s care?
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is inviting local parents and carers to help design their children’s care. Families of infants, children and young people with complex health needs (two or more complex heath conditions) on the Mid North Coast have the opportunity to help the MNCLHD shape the way local services are
Tackling mould in the home
NSW Health is warning people to be aware of the health risks of mould in the home. The warning comes after the persistent rain, floods and humidity of recent months. ‘For some people moulds can cause health problems, causing symptoms such as a runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, and asthma-like problems or respiratory infections,” said
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
Recently, the North Coast Public Health Unit confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat in the region. A 6-year old child has been identified as a close family contact of the first announced case (a 2-year-old, 2 July 2022) and was not vaccinated against diphtheria. The child is being cared for at a
NSW Health urge frequent STI check-ups to prevent syphilis
New South Wales Health are urging people on the North Coast and throughout New South Wales to have their sexual health check up following a rise in syphilis infections on the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers. Syphilis is easily curable if detected but can cause serious health concerns if left untreated. Syphilis also doesn’t
Self-collection now available for cervical screening
The National Cervical Screening Program has expanded its screening test options, with self-collection available for those who would prefer to take the sample themselves at the GP clinic. The changes, which took effect from 1 July, provide any person eligible for cervical screening the choice to self-collect or have their health professional perform the test
Tunes in the Trees hits the right note
The community came out in force In June to celebrate the opening of the Woombah Wellness Community Garden at ‘Tunes in the Trees’. Healthy North Coast partially funded the event along with supporting the establishment of the garden through the Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program. Tunes in the Trees featured a Welcome to Country from
Excellence recognised at 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
Last chance: FREE flu jabs for NSW until June 30
The free influenza vaccination is still available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season, after a sharp increase in flu cases. The free vaccinations will be available via GPs or pharmacies until 30 June 2022. You can access your free flu vaccination via: Local GP –
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Do the test
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer, killing more people in NSW than prostate cancer, breast cancer or even melanoma. For this reason, June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Held by Bowel Cancer Australia, this annual initiative aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which claims more than 100 Australian lives every week. If found
Breaking down barriers this Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (13-19 June), has the 2022 theme of ‘It’s time to break down the barriers.’ This Men’s Health Week, it’s time to focus on good health and break down the barriers that stop men from accessing routine check-ups, acting quickly on health concerns and talking about their health. GPs are the first point
World No Tobacco Day: Poisoning our planet
Tuesday, 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 35th World No Tobacco Day. This years’ theme is ‘Poisoning our planet’ which focuses on the environmental impact of tobacco, highlighting how tobacco pollutes the planet and damages the health of all people throughout its entire lifecycle. Many of us are aware of the health concerns with tobacco, however there
Stay protected this flu season
With a worse than expected flu season on the way, North Coast residents should consider combining a flu shot with their COVID-19 booster. You can have them both on the same day. Key indicators from hospital and laboratory surveillance are indicating influenza activity in the community is increasing rapidly, leading to an early start to
