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The preconception period has been identified as an opportunity to promote favourable maternal and infant outcomes, before, during and after pregnancy. Important preconception care include ensuring women are up to date on vaccinations, cessation of alcohol and smoking, folic acid supplementation and management of co-morbidities (e.g., asthma, diabetes).

9-15 October
This year’s Podiatry Week theme, 'Podiatry, more than you think', highlights the diverse opportunities within the podiatry field. The PHN recently spoke with three of our region’s highly regarded Podiatrists.

There are many misconceptions about palliative care within the healthcare system. Society often fails to acknowledge death and dying appropriately. This webinar highlights the importance of palliative care as a public health priority, especially for the older adult population. Holistic care and the need for new service delivery models are discussed using case studies, with an opportunity to answer questions arising from the discussion.

At the Hunter, New England and Central Coast PHN (the PHN), our vision is for healthy people and healthy communities. We are working towards delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. As a consumer, you can use this website to access information, resources, and local health campaigns from the PHN under the community tab.You can also filter the 'community' topic on the news section to find links to high quality health information.

The Australian Government is establishing 58 Medicare UCCs across Australia, including 14 in NSW. Four clinics are open in the HNECC PHN footprint.

This free training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting.   

Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. This workshop will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.   

This free 1.5 hr interactive session provides practitioners in primary and related care settings with an overview of the hepatitis C management in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.

This activity has been approved by RACGP for the following hours and types: Educational Activities (EA): 1.5 hours

The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Cessnock has been officially opened by Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health the Hon Emma McBride MP, alongside Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi MP and Richard Nankervis HNECC PHN CEO.

The aim of the study is to describe the levels of knowledge, attitudes and current practice (KAP) amongst general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs) working in general practice, as well as community pharmacists (CPs) regarding long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and early medical abortion (EMA).

The PHN continues to reform the mental health sector in response to pressures on services and workforce. Clinical Care Coordination services are evidence-based mental health interventions delivered by multi-disciplinary teams to manage the care of clients with complex mental health concerns.

A scientific seminar highlighting current research, locally and internationally, and celebrating the launch of the HMRI Surgical and Perioperative Care Research Program.