Maternity care across the region is probably the most affected by widespread staff shortages, with too many New England mums not able to give birth where they live.
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Posted inHealth, Investigation, Social issues and services
The search for innovative solutions to the time old problem of staffing in health care
Healthcare in New England is at breaking point. And there aren’t any silver bullets to fix it. In this part of our health care investigation, we look at the perpetual problem of staffing.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth Hospital security to trial body worn cameras
Tamworth Hospital will be one of the first across the state to join a 12-month trial of body worn cameras for hospital security staff.
Posted inEducation, Health, Inverell, Investigation
New partnership tackles health care staffing shortages in Inverell
In the first part of our investigation into the region’s health care shortages, we look at a new program in Inverell giving students the best chance at success by giving them a dose of reality.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Paramedic helicopter promise struggles for lift-off
Building one new helicopter base a year for three years to improve regional health care is proving far more difficult than first thought.
Posted inHealth
TGA approves Australian-first rapid self-test kit for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea in women
In an Australian-first and huge step in STI prevention for women, the TGA approves a new STI self-test kit providing greater privacy and fast results.
Posted inHealth, Wee Waa
Wee Waa community survey an important first step for Collaborative Care program
Wee Waa residents and surrounding areas are encouraged to share their experiences of primary health care through a community survey now open.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Tamworth
Tamworth locals ready to race for a cure
Tamworth locals are lacing up their sneakers for a 24-hour endurance event to raise awareness and life-saving funds for melanoma.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
First look at expanded Tamworth Palliative Care Unit
The Tamworth community has been given its first look at the expanded Nioka Palliative Care unit at Tamworth Hospital.
Posted inHealth, Local News
NSW to rollout new free RSV prevention program in 2025
Infants will be able to receive a free immunisation to protect them against serious illness from RSV under a new State Government prevention program to begin next year.