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11 - 17 July is National Diabetes Week and despite nearly two million Australians living with diabetes, it is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised health conditions in the country.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program collection now contains of a range of resources specifically tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We're thrilled to announce the winnersof our inaugural Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards, which was held on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Since its inception in 2015, the Primary Health Network for the Hunter New England and Central Coast has increased primary care support services to our rural remote areas by $35 million.

The Primary Health Network is funding eight grants of up to $40,000 each to support General Practice on the Central Coast to attract and recruit additional GPs.

Effective immediately, NSW Health services will move from an amber alert (moderate transmission) to a green alert (low transmission).

Our PHN is offering ten people the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the important area of grief and loss.

May 12 is International Nurses Day and the PHN wishes all our dedicated primary care nurses a Happy International Nurses Day.

Commonwealth Government changes to the Health Insurance Act 1973, mean access to Medicare rebates is linked to specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia. From 16 June 2021, Services Australia will use Ahpra’s Register of Medical Practitioners to determine GP access to Medicare rebates.

With Heart week starting on Monday May 3 the PHN’s rural Clinical Council is urging all health professionals and community members to start a conversation about heart health and discuss the steps we all need to take to reduce our risk of developing heart disease.