March 03 2023
Participation in the Covid 19 Vaccination Program
After recent changes in ATAGI recommendations, the demand for Covid 19 booster vaccinations, especially for bivalent mRNA booster vaccinations has increased.
After recent changes in ATAGI recommendations, the demand for Covid 19 booster vaccinations, especially for bivalent mRNA booster vaccinations has increased.
In 2023, the vaccine recommendations for human papillomavirus (HPV) have changed and one dose of 9vHPV vaccine is now recommended and funded for adolescents aged 12-13 years.
The GP Bush Grants are being offered as a second round, following the successful recruitment of nine GPs in 2022 through a similar grant package.
Alternative service options providing moderate psychological intervention.
The Department of Health and Aged Care has prioritised early intervention initiatives to support healthy ageing and ongoing management of chronic conditions and enable senior Australians to live longer in the community.
The PHN is launching an early intervention pilot program to identify older people who are pre-frail and frail.
Bushfires are creating smoky conditions across much of NSW and in the Hunter New England and Central Coast region it’s predicted that these conditions may continue for some time.
The NSW Government is surveying businesses affected directly and indirectly by the recent storms and floods, to better understand the extent and severity of damage in the impacted Local Government Areas.
NSW Health has issued an alert to clinicians and the general community, highlighting that Meningococcal disease cases are above average for this time of year.
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.
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.