Unable to access their usual doses of ADHD medication due to an international shortage, Australian children and teenagers face increasing risks of side effects.
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Posted inHealth, Inverell Shire, Social issues and services
Inverell Council to participate in Bush Bursary Program for medical students
Inverell Shire Council has unanimously resolved to participate in the Bush Bursary program for 2025/2026, contributing to the development of a sustainable rural health workforce.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes welcome new doctor to town
Glen Innes has welcomed a new doctor to town with the arrival of Dr. Danyal Tarachi, who is already making a meaningful impact on the local community.
Posted inHealth
‘Living week-to-week’: doctors struggle to stay rural
Better access to childcare, financial incentives and support for doctors’ families would help recruit more medicos to rural areas, according to a national survey.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Labor pledges to expand 24/7 health advice service
New Englanders would have access to round-the-clock health advice and an after-hours GP telehealth service under a proposed 1800MEDICARE service.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Young and old urged to get vaccinated before challenging winter season
Cooler weather is creeping closer, which means its that time of the year, to look into getting the jab.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous
Dose of cultural medicine to ‘decolonise healthcare’
Most Indigenous people would like to access cultural medicine, but many have difficulty doing so, with the practices largely left out of medical policy.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Major funding boost for paediatric palliative care services in Hunter New England Local Health District
The region will benefit from an additional $276,569 in funding to enhance paediatric palliative respite and end-of-life care.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Technology
AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative launches across the region
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has launched the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative, a groundbreaking initiative, designed to integrate and test AI-powered scribing in general practice,
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
“Safe staffing” rolled out at Tamworth Hospital amid ongoing healthcare debate
Tamworth Hospital has become the latest NSW facility to implement safe staffing levels as part of the NSW Government’s initiative.