While the business risk for primary care providers may be much lower, their businesses may still be exposed to drought mitigation efforts, and they may be affected by secondary disaster impacts of drought such as increased need for mental health support and suicide prevention for affected patients.
An evaluation of a key health initiative underpinned by the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has found the program is achieving its desired outcome of improving life outcomes experienced by Indigenous Australians.
September 25, 2023; Following a momentous year of change, challenge and opportunity, World Pharmacists Day is a chance to reflect on the pharmacy profession, what has been achieved and what is to come.
On 15.09.23, NSW Health released a health alert highlighting that Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections have increased in July and August 2023, particularly in children (1).
The NSW Government is boosting funding for the State’s 20 women’s health centres in its first Budget, delivering on its election commitment to improve access to healthcare for women.
The Greater Choice for at Home Palliative Care measure (GCfAHPC) provides funding for coordinating palliative care through PHNs. As being cared for and dying at home is most people’s preference, the initiative aims to help make that possible. A recent Palliative Care Needs Assessment identified the need for an End of Life Coordinator, a role that will be commissioned in a pilot program in the Hunter region.
The Tamworth Integrated Pain Service ‘TIPS’ team will now be taking some of their programs out to rural hubs to facilitate patient access to specialist healthcare.
In celebration of World Physiotherapy Day, September 8, the PHN explored this year’s theme ‘Rehabilitation and Long COVID - how to take part’ discovering an innovative, multidisciplinary Long COVID rehabilitation program established by ATUNE Health Centres.
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has been selected as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards 2023.
To help health care professionals develop resilience, feel good and function effectively, the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is inviting primary care professionals and their families to participate in a unique wellbeing initiative called The Lift Project.