The Diabetes Alliance Program’s Medibus is making its annual tour of the region, bringing diabetes specialists to the bush.
Richard Nankervis
Posted inHealth, Local News
Navigating Primary Care: New toolkit empowers allied health clinicians
The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Technology
AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative launches across the region
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has launched the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative, a groundbreaking initiative, designed to integrate and test AI-powered scribing in general practice,
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes installs Australia’s first Gen 2 SiSu Mini Health Station
Glen Innes is pioneering digital health innovation in rural Australia with the launch of the nation’s first Gen 2 SiSU Mini Health Station at Timbs Pharmacy.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Postcards and coasters to provide innovative mental health support to ‘hard-to-reach’ rural men
The Tamworth Suicide Prevention Collaborative launches a new initiative aimed at providing mental health support to hard-to-reach rural men.
Posted inAwards, Local News
Celebrations as 2024 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Award winners unveiled
New England health businesses have been recognised for their patient care and innovation to healthcare the latest awards event.
Posted inHealth, Moree
New Pilot Program launches to support Victim-Survivors of Domestic Violence in Moree
Moree has been chosen to take part in a nationwide trial aimed at recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.
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 inGlen Innes, Health
New Health Hub headed for Glen Innes
Glen Innes has been identified as the preferred site a for a new four-year pilot Health Hub program, aimed to attract more medical professionals to the bush and improve patient access.
Posted inHealth, Local News, New England Surrounds
More tools for local doctors to provide a sustainable and thriving healthcare sector
Doctor viability has been an area of concern nationwide but now there is a new initiative launching this month to help.