New campaign targets childhood vaccination rates
The Australian Government has recently launched the ‘One more way you keep them safe’ campaign, encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children’s routine vaccinations are up to date. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global immunisation efforts, resulting in a backlog of missed vaccinations worldwide. Australia has a strong National Immunisation
MRI downtime at Coffs Harbour Health Campus
The MRI scanner at Coffs Harbour Health Campus is undergoing a major upgrade to provide faster, quieter and more detailed MRI imaging. The scanner was taken offline on 21 April for an estimated four-week period. During this time, multiple alternate pathways to limit the impact of the downtime have been tabled. Increased use of other
Supporting the health of the Eastern Dorrigo community
Healthy North Coast continues to support people living in the Eastern Dorrigo area, joining with community members this month to celebrate the second anniversary of Ulong’s Mountain Health Hub and its planned expansion. Along with Coffs Harbour City Council, TAFE NSW, NSW Health and Coffs Harbour’s Northside Health, Healthy North Coast has helped to coordinate
Movement Disorder Service coming to Mid North Coast
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Movement Disorder Service will commence on 28 April 2023. The service is a partnership between MNCLHD, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Movement Disorders Unit and Parkinson’s NSW. The clinical director of the service will be Associate Professor Dr Victor Fung, Director of the Movement Disorders Unit and
Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Outreach Service to visit Coffs Harbour
A representative from he Northern Sydney Specialist Intellectual Disability Health (NSIDHS) Outreach Service will be conducting a face-to-face visit in Coffs Harbour on 15-16 June 2023. Dr Alexis Berry will be available for patient consultations and to provide advice for general practices relating to health care needs for people with intellectual disability. Dr Berry has
Communities across the Mid North Coast can now access North Coast Health Connect
Photo caption: Attending the North Coast Health Connect Coffs Harbour launch were (L-R) Chris Braithwaite, Project Lead, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; Monika Wheeler, Chief Executive, Healthy North Coast; Dr Adrian Gilliland, Board Chair, Healthy North Coast; Rob Read, Chief Commercial Officer, Amplar Health, Tanya Maloney, Pharmacy Owner, TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour; Dr Kelly Hamill, GP
Webinar promotes ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet
Following the release of the Healthy North Coast ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet, Dr Marita Long and Dr Peter Silberberg from Dementia Training Australia recently presented the Dementia in Primary Care webinar. The webinar explored key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia. It
Health professionals can refer to the Get Healthy Service Cancer Support Program
The Get Healthy Cancer Support Program is a free NSW Government program for anyone over the age of 16 who has been diagnosed with cancer. Eligible participants work with a qualified personal health coach to support them to be physically active throughout their cancer journey. In April 2018, the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) released
Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program to launch in April 2023
General practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) will soon be able to apply for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, as part of a $220 million investment to improve practices, expand patient access and provide high quality, safe, accessible care. Grant applications will open in April 2023, with GP grants
Influenza vaccination 2023
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released clinical advice on administration of seasonal influenza vaccines for 2023. Key points: Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. Annual vaccination is recommended each year for everyone aged six months and older. Influenza vaccines can be co-administered (given on
New resources for North Coast people living with dementia
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death in women. It is also the leading cause of death for Australians aged 65 and over[1]. The North Coast has some of the highest rates of dementia in the country[2]. People living with dementia and their families have told
Use your voice this National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. ​The 2023 theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, calls on ​all Australians to act today to tackle the
