A vital service for young people has been officially opened today with Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP, cutting the ribbon at headspace Wyong.
In 2019, the Primary Health Network (PHN) undertook a health needs assessment in Glen Innes and Tenterfield as part of its Rural Communities Project.
Enjoying food with family and friends is part of many Christmas and summer holiday celebrations.
Unfortunately, due to things like warm weather, food sitting on tables for periods of time and higher consumption of seafood, there is also higher risk of getting a food-borne illness (food poisoning).
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has announced the launch of a care navigation service with the objective of reducing mental health disorders and suicide among veterans and their families due to the timely receipt of appropriate healthcare. The service also aims to improve the health literacy of clients.
A critical gap in the current domestic family violence (DFV) environment has been identified and addressed with the development of a pilot program providing timely primary health care including both physical and mental health for the victim and their children.
Forty-five rural and remote general practices across the Hunter New England region will receive a scholarship to complete the Well Women’s Screening Scholarships Project through Family Planning, thanks to $100,000 in funding from the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN).
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) is in celebration mode following the impressive results of the region as awarded by the nation’s general practice regulatory body, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Experienced non-executive Director and Chair, Wendy Machin has been announced as the new Chairperson of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN).
Eight dinners, eight towns and over 200 guests have welcomed GP Registrars to their new homes as they set up for their six-month placements across the Hunter, New England, and Central Coast Regions.
Nundle residents will have increased access to health care from this month as an outreach service commences on a fortnightly basis.