A peer-led program which motivates high school students to improve their physical activity, diet and overall wellbeing was launched by local non profit HealthWISE at Glen Innes High School
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Posted inEmergency management, Health
New purpose built 4WD ambulances will reach patients in challenging terrain
The NSW Government has rolled out 80 new four-wheel drive ambulances across the state
Posted inGeneral News, Health
Migraine medications struggle to get PBS listing
Migraine has been redefined as a genetic sensory processing disorder but the new medications that can manage the complex condition are struggling to get on the PBS.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Petition to get PM to keep his word on newborn screening
Better Access Australia has launched a petition calling for the Albanese Government to honour their election commitment to introduce a national newborn screening program.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Inverell
New program in Inverell works towards Closing the Gap
Inverell is another step closer to closing the gap with Bandaar Walaaybaa Community Hub Aboriginal Corporation’s newest program launching today.
Posted inHealth
RACGP calls for migration reform to help rural doctor shortage
The RACGP has urged a government inquiry to cut migration red tape that is holding back international doctors from practising in Australia.
Posted inHealth
“It should have been done years ago” – Budget provides bulk-billing relief for rural doctors
Warialda Medical Centre has dumped its plans to start charging all patients at its practice after the government increased the bulk billing incentive in this week’s Budget.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
New program encourages students to be ‘LifeStyle Activists’
An initiative from HealthWISE designed to empower New England youth to make healthy choices is starting today.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Local MPs concerned about 60 day prescribing
Local MPs Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton are concerned the budget measure to allow 60 day prescribing on some medications will have unintended consequences.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Marshall keeps up the pressure on health with new Minister
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has had a lengthy meeting with new Health Minister Ryan Park about the future of health services in the region.