May 20 2022
Improving HealthPathways for the Veteran Community
PHNs meet with DVA to streamline healthcare navigation for ex-veterans.
PHNs meet with DVA to streamline healthcare navigation for ex-veterans.
The current wait time for new Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients for both the private and public neurology services across the Hunter New England Local Health District is significant. Patients can expect to await up to and beyond 12 months to secure an appointment. A number of private neurologists are at capacity and have closed their books.
Residents of the Hunter and New England regions are being urged to book in with their doctor for a Heart Health Check this this Heart Week, May 2-8, in light of statistics which reveal that they are 17% more likely to die from heart disease than the national average.
The PHN's Health-e Together Digital Care grants offer an opportunity for General Practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and Allied Health practioners to upgrade or implement digital health foundational services and supports. There is also a dedicated grant stream for improving telehealth services into Residential Aged Care facilities.
70 Central Coast GPs have received scholarships to complete a range of skin cancer qualifications and update their knowledge in the detection and treatment of skin cancers.
The Commonwealth Dept. of Health has developed a range of resources for health professionals and vaccination providers to support the 2022 influenza vaccination program
A number of Central Coast locations have recently been classified Distribution Priority Areas, enabling local practices to widen their search for doctors.
In response to the shortage of rurally based General Practitioners (GPs) The PHN is pleased to offer general practice recruitment incentive grants for general practitioner recruitment into a number of LGAs in the Upper Hunter and New England regions.
The Primary Health Network is seeking your input on the health of primary care across our region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In response to the shortage of rurally based General Practitioners, the Primary Health Network is offering incentive grants to practices to support them in their recruitment activities.