As the new year approaches, the PHN is urging individuals and healthcare professionals in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions to embrace the "Bounce into Better Health & Wellbeing" campaign for their new year resolutions.
The Holidays are here, and we are once again seeing an uptick in cases of COVID-19. Whilst rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 have relaxed it is still important to observe basic COVID-19 safety measures to help stop the spread and keep our families, friends and colleagues safe.
Reconstruction Authority NSW is organising Recovery Assistance Points (RAPs) for community members affected by last week’s bushfire.
Forecasters are warning the upcoming summer season will be both hotter and dryer than in recent years. With that in mind, the PHN is urging Hunter, New England and Central Coast residents to be prepared, stay informed and know their options.
NSW Health has recently introduced a second universal antenatal syphilis screen at 26-28 weeks gestation and additional screening for women at high-risk of syphilis in pregnancy. This is in response to concerning increases in maternal and congenital syphilis diagnosed in NSW.
Aimed at youth leaving high school (at any age/level), the platform incorporates resources, videos and advice to assist young people to navigate life after school.
NSW Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis, following several confirmed cases of listeria infection in NSW.
Submissions are now open to give feedback on the draft National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing.
The Narrabri Dementia Committee has reconnected and recommenced following funding provided through the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network’s (HNECC PHN) Community COVID-19 Reconnection Grants.
National Pain Week 2023 is Australia’s annual awareness event for chronic pain. The “she’ll be right” attitude is often adopted when addressing individuals chronic pain, leading to worsened, long-term impacts for both themselves, their family, friends, and colleagues.