Doctors in training and trainee critical care paramedics from across NSW recently participated in an intensive and high-fidelity training program to ensure they are mission-ready to provide world-class critical care for patients.
Ryan Park
Posted inHealth, Narrabri, Wee Waa
Community calls for urgent clarity on Wee Waa hospital services
Narrabri Shire Council and the Save Our Wee Waa Hospital Group have expressed disappointment at the lack of progress towards restoring services at Wee Waa Hospital.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Tamworth
Additional nurses boost safe staffing ratios at local hospitals
Tamworth and Armidale hospitals will benefit from additional nurses, with recruitment well underway to deliver on the State Government’s promise to roll out a major healthcare staffing reform.
Posted inCrime, Glen Innes, Health, Inverell, NSW Politics, Uralla
New measures on illegal tobacco before close of inquiry submissions
The NSW Government has announced sweeping new measures to combat the illegal tobacco trade, just days before submissions close for a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Wee Waa
Independent review delivers roadmap for Wee Waa health services
A long-awaited independent review into the Wee Waa Health Service has delivered 20 recommendations aimed at ensuring the local community has access to safe and high-quality care.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Herding more bush maternity services
The New England region’s own maternal health advocate Jen Laurie has been busy herding up support for significant government investment in rural maternity services.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure
Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Do the quick and easy bowel screening test that could save your life
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, residents are urged to take the bowel screening test. Its free and could save your life.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Funding boost to support families in regional NSW with seriously ill children
A major funding boost for not-for-profit charity Little Wings will support families in regional NSW with sick children to access lifesaving treatment.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Major funding boost for paediatric palliative care services in Hunter New England Local Health District
The region will benefit from an additional $276,569 in funding to enhance paediatric palliative respite and end-of-life care.