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

Polio Australia offers training workshops to health professionals

Polio may no longer be on our shores, but thousands of Australians are still experiencing the long-lasting impact of this devastating disease. Australia was officially declared polio-free in 2000, but the effects of this disease continue to be felt by survivors, who can experience life-changing symptoms decades later. Despite many people being unaware this can

Diabetes researchers seeking nurse, GP input

The team from the University of the Sunshine Coast is researching the elements of nurse-led or doctor-led care in the management of patients with Type 1 or 2 diabetes in primary care. If this sounds like you and you’re in general practice, you’re invited to participate in the project. Participants will be asked to complete an