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December 17 2021
GP and respiratory clinic Christmas opening hours
A comprehensive guide to general practice and respiratory clinic operating hours over the Christmas and New Year Period. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year.
A comprehensive guide to general practice and respiratory clinic operating hours over the Christmas and New Year Period. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year.
The federal government has committed funding to support permanent telehealth services that successfully transformed healthcare delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The RACGP is urging GPs to be on the look out for signs of abuse among patients as domestic violence escalates during the pandemic.
All Aboriginal people 12years and older are eligible and a priority population for COVID-19 vaccination, yet the current vaccination rate among Aboriginal people in NSW is significantly lower than non-Aboriginal people. Outbreaks affecting Aboriginal communities in different parts of NSW have increased the urgency for vaccination.
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program collection now contains of a range of resources specifically tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
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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.
Vaccination against influenza (flu) remains important this year. Free flu vaccines under the National Immunisation Program will become available in April 2021. Vaccinating in autumn provides protection before the peak influenza season.
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We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Hunter, New England and Central Coast communities as reflected in our existing and future partnerships across a range of health issues.
The PHN is offering General Practice the opportunity to receive a one-off grant to support activities or events that promote wellness, social connectedness and resilience amongst the general practice workforce.