Order Your Winter 2019 Posters
North Coast Primary Health Network, Mid North Coast LHD and Northern NSW LHD are once again offering these local posters to help encourage flu shots and good respiratory hygiene this flu season. Place an order for your practice, organisation or school today using the form below. Click on the poster thumbnails below to see bigger
Lismore Base Hospital Respiratory Lab
The Lismore Base Hospital Outpatients Unit has re-opened its respiratory testing facilities. Referrals are welcome. Appointments will be limited to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A range of tests are available to assist with patient care and management: Spirometry assesses the ventilatory capacity of the lungs. Results provide information about lung capacity and airway function and
New Chronic Pain Service for Coffs Harbour
In conjunction with NSW Health and the Agency for Clinical Innovation, the Coffs Harbour Chronic Pain Service is piloting a four-week active self-managed educational program. The program will consist of eight nurse-led sessions of psycho-education and paced exercise, including current pain neurophysiology and research. Participants will work in small groups, and it is anticipated that
C Change – An Important New Resource for Patients
Nearly 75% of patients with hepatitis C remain uncured, and general practice is the first choice for treatment access. The new ‘C Change – Curing hep C‘ brochure provides patients with valuable information around treatment choices. Irrespective of how patients may have contracted hepatitis C (pre-1990 transfusions and blood products, drug use, tattoos), most pre-cirrhotic
Immunisation Update Events
North Coast Primary Health Network will be hosting Immunisation Update events for primary health care professionals during May and June 2019. Topics covered at these events will include: 2019 Schedule Updates 2019 Influenza Updates At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to apply in practice the recommendations for influenza vaccination in 2019.
Immunisation Resources
AIR Rules Updated April 2019 The Australian Immunisation Register’s (AIR) national due and overdue rules for immunisation information are based on the Australian Immunisation Handbook. These rules were most recently updated in April 2019. Click here to download the rules. Get the Facts About Immunisation The Department of Health is promoting vaccination for Aboriginal and
Survey: Physical Activity and Nutrition Counselling in General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) invites GPs and general practice registrars currently practising in Australia to share your insights and opinions on physical activity and nutrition counselling in the general practice setting in Australia. By completing this survey, you will be contributing your experience and assisting the RACGP in the development of
Local Workshops to Reduce the Pain of Prescription Opioids
Responsible pain management for acute conditions in hospital and primary care settings is key to tackling the escalating use of opioids in the management of non-cancer acute pain. To assist health professionals tackling the pain of prescription opioids, two interactive educational evening will be held in: Presenter: Dr Liam Ring (Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist) Facilitators:
Tweed Workshop to Reduce the Pain of Prescription Opioids
Responsible pain management for acute conditions in hospital and primary care settings is key to tackling the escalating use of opioids in the management of non-cancer acute pain. To assist health professionals tackling the pain of prescription opioids, an interactive educational evening will be held in Tweed Heads on Thursday 20 June 2019. Presenters: Dr
Immunisation Update May 2019
NSW Immunisation Schedule The NSW immunisation schedule has been updated as of April 2019. It outlines the routine schedule of vaccines provided free under the National Immunisation Program and the vaccines provided for children, adolescents, adults and at risks groups. Click here to download the schedule. Adolescent Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Clinical advice for vaccination providers
New Training Opportunity: Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence
General practitioners (GPs) who work full time are engaging with approximately five women per week who, within the last year, have been violated (physically, emotionally or sexually) by their intimate partner. Many patients will not display any obvious physical indicators of the abuse, but the harm can be severe and long lasting. Domestic violence and
Women & Children’s Health Update in Coffs Harbour
Women and children’s health will be in focus at an upcoming education day in Coffs Harbour brought to you by the Mid North Coast Division of General Practice. GPs and Practice Nurses are welcome to attend. Saturday 11 May 2019 9:00 am – 4:00 pm BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort 11 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour Click
