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.
Health
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Done: GP Single Employer Model confirmed to start next year
It has finally been confirmed that the Single Employer Model for GPs will be coming to the New England in 2024.
Three month blood drive gets Tamworth competitive
An annual blood drive linked to local government has spurred on the competitive spirit in Tamworth
Marshall moves to force split of health district
Adam Marshall has introduced a Private Members’ Bill which will force the split of the Newcastle-centric Hunter New England Health District.
Local health leaders recognised at PHN awards
An Inverell Nurse, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, and Moree health leader Donna Taylor (pictured), and are among the recipients of the 2023 PHN Awards.
