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May is Neurofibromatosis awareness month. In support of this occasion, Alexion is delighted to invite you to Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Insights with the Experts – A virtual series on the latest developments in paediatric NF1 clinical practice. These 1-hour meetings aim to provide you with the latest evidence and best practices from both international and local speakers on topics that will have a direct impact on your clinical practice.

The topics that will be covered over the webinar series will include:

• Monday 6th May at 8.00pm – Understanding NF1: Diagnostic Path & Burden of Disease

• Thursday 16th May at 12.30pm – NF1: Monitoring, Management & Referrals in Australia

• Monday 27th May at 8.00pm – NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas: Treatment Options

• Thursday 6th June at 7.00pm – Clinical Cases: Australian NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas MDT Meeting

The HNECC PHN has commissioned external consultants to undertake an evaluation and review of the Youth Complex Mental Health services (YCMHS) by the providers across the region.

To support the 2024 Needs Assessment process, health snapshots for each Local Government Area with the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network have been collated.

Women are at higher risk of developing oral health problems during menopause. These oral health problems can significantly affect their quality of life.

Muswellbrook Head to Health opens

Muswellbrook Head to Health, a new mental health service for anyone dealing with emotional distress, life challenges or mental health issues, has arrived in the Hunter Valley.

We are a privately-owned General Practice offering a supportive workplace, friendly staff & a lovely patient base. We are a Fully Private Billing Practice; open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with an emphasis on complete patient care, continual professional improvement and importantly – great staff welfare.

Practice Managers are invited to join AMA (NSW) at the Best Western Sanctuary Inn on June 14. The Workplace Relations Team will delve into topics aimed at enhancing Practice Managers' practical knowledge, to help them run a successful practice.

The presentation will cover:

Difficult interactions with staff and patients
NES and Awards: Managing changes in the workplace
Payroll Tax & Contracts
Performance Management
Risk Management & Medical Records

Our partners Cutcher & Neale will be presenting on: Attributes of Financially Viable Practices

Are you a healthcare professional? Would you like to know more about allergies in babies under 6 months?

The National Allergy Council and Connecting the Dots – A National Nutrition Service are pleased to bring you a free webinar featuring Dr Preeti Joshi, a paediatric clinical immunology/allergy specialist and Dr Merryn Netting, an advanced paediatric allergy dietitian.

The webinar will cover:

• When is it allergy – differentiating between allergy and other conditions

• Signs of an allergic reaction in babies

• Can babies ‘grow out’ of their allergies?

• Maternal diet when breastfeeding

• What infant formula to use if needed

• When and how to introduce common allergy causing foods, especially egg and peanut

• When should the child see a specialist?

We are seeking an experienced casual medical receptionist to join our friendly team. The position is responsible for providing reception and administrative support for students and staff of the University Health Service, Callaghan Campus.

The ideal candidate would have experience working in a medical environment with an understanding of MBS item numbers and billing, providing administration support to 7 GPs, Psychiatrist, Nursing and Allied Health Practitioners.

The practice is accredited under RACGP standards. Knowledge of Pracsoft and MD Clinical is an advantage.