The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community. Read more here.
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Posted inHealth, Moree
Roll up your sleeves for the Flu shot
t’s time to roll up your sleeves for your annual flu shot and arm yourself against germs this winter. Pharmacists are encouraging the community to book your flu vaccine today, and for many of us, it could be free.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Full steam ahead for Tamworth’s mental health unit
A project to transform the future of mental health care in Tamworth and the Northwest has begun with work starting on the long-awaited Tamworth Mental Health Unit.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New Glen Innes Ambulance station officially opens
Frontline emergency care has been enhanced in the New England region, following the official opening of the new Glen Innes Ambulance Station.
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Tamworth’s Simone Owen helps deliver better stroke care through yarning
Speech pathologist Simone Owen has been recognised for her work in helping First Nations people recover from stroke through yarning.
Posted inHealth
New program to improve pregnancy care
Families across regional NSW are set to benefit from a new initiative to enhance pregnancy care for women and their babies.
Posted inEducation, Health
New England high school students get a taste of university health care courses
This week, 300 high school students from across the New England have dived into the world of healthcare at the University of Newcastle’s Student Career forum.
Posted inHealth, Tingha
Tingha’s now heart attack ready
Tingha’s Wing Hing Long Museum, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, has now installed its own defibrillator and trained a dozen local first aiders.
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Free mental health and trauma training to be delivered from Glen Innes
Not-for-profits (NFPs) and community groups in flood-affected areas of NSW will soon be able to access free mental health and trauma training, plus online resources from Benefolk Foundation. Glen Innes will deliver face to face training in the coming months, with online options also available.
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Quirindi Aged Care raises the standards
Eloura Aged Care Facility, a leading provider of elderly care services, is proud to announce its partnership with The Dementia Centre to enhance the quality of care for residents with cognitive impairment.