Japanese encephalitis: Free vaccine eligibility now includes part of NNSW
The free Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine is now available to those who live and work in Kyogle, Lismore and Richmond Valley LGAs. ​In NSW this year, five people have acquired JEV and, sadly, two of these people have died. JEV is spread by mosquitoes and can infect animals and humans. Information for health professionals
Recruitment call: Women in Northern NSW with disability sought for cervical screening research
Women with physical disability are being sought to take part in research being conducted in the NNSWLHD Women’s Health Nurse-led clinics. The Women’s Health Nurses are calling for women who are due for cervical screening to attend the clinics in Northern NSW to have cervical screening tests, in particular self-collect screening tests. What is involved?
BreastScreen NSW van in Ballina
From January to March 2025, the BreastScreen NSW van will be at Fawcett Park, Moon Street (river end) in Ballina! It is recommended that women aged 50-74 have a free mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years to check for cancer. Screening with BreastScreen NSW It’s free! All radiographers are female Takes just 20 minutes Requires
It’s Doctor Time!
People with intellectual disability are missing out on their yearly health check, also known as an Annual Health Assessment. It’s Doctor Time! is a campaign that aims to change this. It’s Doctor Time! has been developed in response to new data that shows only 7% of people with intellectual disability in Australia are visiting a
National Lung Cancer Screening Program set to launch in 2025
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing deaths from lung cancer. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients. Healthcare providers will play an important role in the delivery and success of the NLCSPÂ which
Conquering Skin Cancer film set for release
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun – the good, the bad and the ugly. Conquering Skin Cancer follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer skin cancer – a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us. Featuring Hugh Jackman,
High pertussis numbers on the North Coast
Pertussis numbers remain high across the North Coast region, particularly in Northern NSW. Practitioners on the North Coast are being advised to suspect pertussis when a patient of any age presents with a coughing illness with the following characteristics, regardless of age or immunisation status, especially when there is an increase in local pertussis activity:
Hepatitis C can be cured in primary care
Hepatitis C can be cured in primary care. Treatment is simple, safe and highly effective. Join us for this free interactive training and help eliminate hepatitis C by 2030! Curing hepatitis C in Primary Care Time: Tuesday 10 December 2024 Date: 6:30pm to 9:00pm (AEDT). Dinner and refreshments will be available from 6:30pm. Venue: Rydges,
GPs encouraged to promote early detection this Breast Cancer Awareness month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing an extra opportunity for GPs to promote early detection. It is well-established that detecting breast cancer early increases a women’s chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy. GPs play a vital role in sharing this information with patients, educating them
New campaign to boost awareness and uptake of HPV self-collection for cervical screening
Under the National Cervical Screening Program, Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection is an option available to all routine screening participants. From September 2024, a nationwide campaign promoting the choice of self-collection to the public is likely to increase the demand for the HPV self-screening test. The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer has a
Reemergence of MPOX in the Northern Rivers of NSW
Attendees who joined us over the last 6 months for our Sexual Health and STI Clinical Society events, both online and face to face, indicated there was an interest in further information on topics impacting the communities we live and work in. As such, we wanted to touch base with a webinar recording on the
Avian influenza information for GPs
Following the recent detection of avian influenza (bird flu) in poultry in NSW, NSW Health has developed an information sheet on avian influenza for GPs. This information sheet also includes the link to a recent webinar recording on avian influenza and other travel risks for GPs. Key points The risk of avian influenza to human
