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
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The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Healthy North Coast Chair welcomes new MNCLHD appointment
Healthy North Coast Board Chair, Dr Adrian Gilliland, congratulates Mr Peter Treseder AO, on his appointment as Mid North Coast Local Health District Governing Board Chair, effective from 1 July 2023. Peter is the founding Chair of Mid North Coast Rural Health and Medical Research Foundation and has extensive experience in the health sector, gained
Healthy North Coast seeking non-executive directors for Board
Healthy North Coast is seeking up to four non-executive directors to play a critical role in the strategic leadership of the organisation. The positions are for three-year terms. Healthy North Coast is a not-for-profit company whose principal activity is to promote better health for North Coast communities, working alongside local health care professionals, social services and
Patients sought for Northern NSW self-collected cervical screening study
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is researching the experiences of women with a physical disability who participate in self-collected cervical screening. The NNSWLHD is inviting GPs to refer eligible patients to take part in the study. The project includes focus groups with women’s health nurses to determine their perspectives on the topic, including
Training program helps practitioners navigate Voluntary Assisted Dying
Health practitioners can now register for a free online training program to prepare them for the legalisation of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in NSW on 28 November this year. This legislative change brings forth new considerations and responsibilities for health practitioners involved in end-of-life decision-making. To support these professionals, the End-of-Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC)
Clinical societies discuss vaping, social media and gaming addiction
In the recent round of Healthy North Coast’s clinical society gatherings, more than 340 health professionals engaged with child and youth specialists to explore the rapid growth of child and youth addiction issues. For some, it was an introduction to these addictions and challenges, while for others it was a chance to deepen their understanding
Upcoming changes to National Immunisation Program
Changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will soon come into effect. From 1 July 2023, hexavalent vaccine Vaxelis® will be added to the NIP. Vaxelis® is used in primary vaccination series against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTPa-hepB-IPV-Hib) for children at 2, 4 and 6 months
Bowel cancer screening options for eligible patients
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,354 people each year), but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. Encouraging patients aged 50 to 74 to screen for bowel cancer is now easier, with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program enabling healthcare providers
