Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government’s grand vision for the future of Australia’s regions.
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Posted inGunnedah, Health, Indigenous, Tamworth
New England pharmacies get a boost of power
A pilot program to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples will launch in the New England region with $70,000 of seed funding.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth man fights to get much-needed medication on the PBS
Tamworth resident, Ryan Harding, is currently going head-to-head with the Australian Government in a bid to get the drug Belzutifan on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Posted inHealth, Women
Time to have the PPEP talk
It’s the PPEP talk students don’t know they need, but parents will be thanking Polly Levinson for giving it.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health, Women
Glen Innes Hospital launches maternity services for pregnant women
A new collaborative model of care at Glen Innes Hospital will offer women continuity and personalised care from a known midwife, in partnership with a general practitioner (GP) obstetrician.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
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.
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.
Posted inHealth
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.