Get Connected and Stay Up to Date with the Immunisation Community of Practice
Healthy North Coast is excited to be launching a great new initiative for our Mid North Coast and Northern NSW health workforce — the Healthy North Coast Immunisation Community of Practice. “What’s that?” we hear you ask. A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people with a shared passion who come together and
Primary Care Impact: Improve Recording and Updating of Immunisation Data
In preparation for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and mandatory reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), Primary Care Impact has introduced a new QI activity specifically designed to walk you through the steps to ensure correct and accurate immunisation reporting. In light of the recent changes in how to access the AIR, this QI activity also
Join the Conversation on Obesity Management in the Macleay
Get to know the impact of obesity on the Kempsey Macleay region and explore allied health options in the weight loss journey with a range of primary care professionals. Working Together to Manage Obesity Kempsey Macleay RSLWed 24 Feb 20216:00 pm – 8:15 pm Click here to register. Download flyer The Kempsey Macleay Clinical Society
Community Pharmacies Invited to Join COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On 31 January 2021, Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt announced that community pharmacies around Australia are being invited to join the nationwide effort to administer the COVID-19 vaccine over the coming months. All approved section 90 community pharmacies can submit an expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the delivery of the
Important Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program’s Clinical Guidelines
Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program’s guidelines for the clinical management of women at intermediate risk of cervical cancer come into effect on 1 February 2021. A review of the national clinical program data shows that women at intermediate risk whose follow-up test is HPV (not-16/18) positive, liquid based cytology prediction negative, possible or
Have Your Say on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Last year, the Department of Health commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to undertake a review of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The review will explore aspects related to the implementation and delivery of the program, as well as the outcomes achieved for consumers, providers, and the broader health care system. The review is seeking your
Parkinson’s Specialist Nursing Service for Northern NSW
Rebecca Manners is the new Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Rebecca moved from New Zealand for the new role, where she previously worked at Auckland City Hospital as the Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist. Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurological condition in Australia. The number of Australians affected
Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Released
On 13 November 2020, the National Cabinet endorsed the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The policy outlines the approach to providing COVID-19 vaccines in Australia. The Commonwealth plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine program in 2021 and currently has agreements in place with four different vaccine suppliers. The goal of the program is to
Managing Chronic Pain & S8 Medicines in the Mid North Coast
Healthy North Coast invites you to take part in our last education webinar of 2020. This webinar will focus on supporting patients living with chronic pain and the management of S8 medicines. It will also provide an update on Healthy North Coast’s new Clinical Society Framework, to be rolled out in January 2021. Tuesday 1
BreastScreen Mobile Screening in Ballina
The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be visiting Ballina from 1 December 2020 until 21 January 2021. 1 in 7 women living in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A screening mammogram offers the best chance of early detection. The screening program is especially recommended for women aged 50 to 74. Book your
Have Your Say on the NSW Maternity Care Policy
Health practitioners are invited to provide feedback on the consultation draft for the NSW Health Maternity Care Policy. The draft policy takes an evidence-based, life-course approach to maternity care in NSW. It focuses on providing women with family-centred, responsive care during the perinatal period to improve experiences and optimise maternal and neonatal outcomes. The survey
Engaging With Primary Health Workers About National Screening Programs
The University of Melbourne is inviting the primary health workforce to take part in a qualitative study. The study aims to evaluate ways to engage with health workers about national screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). Findings from this study thus far have led to the development of communication materials to assist in boosting participation,
