Clarence Valley Families Benefit From New Child and Family Wellbeing Hub
Mr Chris Gulaptis MP, Member for Clarence, and Mr Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, officially opened a new Child and Family Wellbeing Hub in Grafton on Thursday 4 November. The Hub is being delivered as part of the First 2000 Days Project in Northern NSW. First 2000 Days is a collaboration between Northern NSW
Heart Health Check Recall Pilot
The Heart Foundation and Healthily are giving up to 200 eligible practices an opportunity to participate in a heart health check recall pilot. The pilot project aims to increase the number of Australians having their CVD risk assessed by providing general practices with an efficient system to recall eligible patients and the supportive tools and
Changes to NSW Vaccine Centre Webpage
From Thursday 5 November 2020, immunisation service providers are required to record the Medicare provider number of each health professional administering vaccines at the practice on the NSW Vaccine Centre web page. The information will be used to link vaccines distributed to practices with those reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). It will not
Are You a GP Passionate About Wound Management?
Healthy North Coast (HNC), in collaboration with the Northern NSW Local District, invites GPs* working from Tweed Heads to Grafton to participate in a workgroup to enhance wound management services in our region. Leading Better Value Care (LBVC) is a NSW Health program supporting better health outcomes for our community. The LBVC Chronic Wound Initiative
Early Childhood Oral Health Training
Dental decay (caries) is preventable, yet two in five children (42%) have experienced tooth decay in their baby teeth by ages 5-10 (AIHW 2014). This can lead to pain, difficulty with eating and speech issues. Early detection and intervention is the key. Primary health providers play an essential role in engaging with new parents and
Inpatient Treatment Program for Eating Disorders at Mid North Coast Paediatric Units
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses with significant impacts on physical and mental health and development. In some cases, inpatient admission is required to manage risk and provide medical and psychological stabilisation. The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has established a local inpatient pathway for paediatric patients. A comprehensive eating disorder treatment program,
Infectious Gastroenteritis Alert
The Gold Coast Public Health Unit has issued an alert for general practitioners. Infectious Gastroenteritis The Gold Coast Public Health Unit has now had more than 30 outbreaks of infectious gastroenteritis reported in the last two weeks, including from childcare centres, schools and residential aged care facilities. The epidemiology of the outbreaks suggests a likely
Mid North Coast Extends Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Program
A program that offers early intervention for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip is widening its scope on the Mid North Coast. The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation developed the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP). It focuses on early, conservative management of knee and hip osteoarthritis. The program has been successfully running on
Breast and Cervical Screening Test Reminder
General practitioners are encouraged to remind eligible women about their regular breast and cervical screening tests during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report noted that screening rates were down for both types of cancer screening during 2020 compared to earlier years. In the case of breast cancer
Want to Join a Chronic Wound Management Working Group?
Expressions of interest are being sought for a general practitioner / registered nurse to join a chronic wound management working group in the Mid North Coast. Purpose Reviewing and refining the existing model(s) of care. Self-assessment against the LBVC Standards for Wound Management. Defining assessment and referral processes. Developing and implementing a standardised patient triage
Are You a Health Professional Working With New Fathers?
NSW Health’s Focus on New Fathers pilot aims to help fathers feel confident and supported in their role. The program sends text messages to dads, offering valuable health advice and links to support options. The Parenting Research Centre with Deakin Health Economics is conducting an evaluation of the Focus on New Fathers pilot on behalf of the
Coffs Harbour Clinical Society to Explore Shoulder Pain
Did you know that over $30 million is spent via Medicare on imaging for shoulder pain and stiffness, and that WorkCover expenses are on top of this? Shoulder pain is an increasingly common reason for seeking medical care in Australia. More pragmatic, functional assessment is needed. To ensure you’re managing shoulder pain and stiffness according
