It looks like the recovery from the severe GP shortage earlier this year has definitely begun with the announcement of three new doctors at UNE’s Medical Centre.
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Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Northwest Health selected to operate urgent care centre in Tamworth
Tamworth will soon get an extended hours bulk-billing Urgent Care Clinic, with the Prime Minister announcing today that Northwest Health will operate the clinic.
Posted inHealth
Tamworth’s new mental health unit to include support for struggling kids
The next community information session about the new mental health facility will take place today at 11am, at Tamworth Hospital.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Hunter New England Health denies no doctor claims at Armidale hospital
Hunter New England Local Health District has denied claims made by Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall that Armidale Hospital will go without a doctor for 60 hours next week.
Posted inHealth
Free parking at hospitals from 1 August
One cost will soon be eliminated at many travelling patients, with the NSW Government making parking free at Tweed, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland and Belmont (Lake Macquarie) hospitals.
Posted inHealth, Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge’s doctor drought comes to an end
After more than thirty years without a local GP, the community of Spring Ridge is celebrating the arrival of Dr Owen Boyd
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New drug trial offers hope for Alzheimers
Dementia Australia has welcomed the publication of the results of a trial showing that a new drug, donanemab, has been able to slow the progression of symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Updated: no doctor for tonight’s shift at Armidale Hospital
Hunter New England Health have confirmed Armidale’s rural referral hospital will have no doctor on duty tonight.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Alarm raised at Gunnedah Hospital plans being ‘rescoped’
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Gunnedah Shire Council have raised alarm at changes to plans for the new Gunnedah Hospital.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New Glen Innes Ambulance Station construction ahead of schedule
Construction of the new $8.5 million Glen Innes Ambulance Station is progressing quickly and set to be completed ahead of schedule.