Progress is being made on the rollout of the single employer GP model, with Tamworth and Armidale hospitals identified as initial trial sites.
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Northwest Health selected to operate urgent care centre in Tamworth
Tamworth will soon get an extended hours bulk-billing Urgent Care Clinic, with the Prime Minister announcing today that Northwest Health will operate the clinic.
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Free parking at hospitals from 1 August
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.
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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
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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.
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New Armidale GP reopens surgery books, but town doctor shortage still lingers
The arrival of a new GP has allowed the Faulkner Street Medical Centre to reopen its books but the town is still struggling to attract enough doctors.
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Get mindful this May for mental wellbeing
Throughout May Australians are being urged to take a few moments to be mindful for their mental wellbeing.
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20 years of supporting those living with dementia in the Tablelands
Not for profit organisation HealthWISE is celebrating 20 years supporting locals living with dementia across the Northern Tablelands.
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Meat pies to blame for unhealthy Tamworth hearts?
The traditional meat pie at local footy games could soon be unpopular, with evidence a lack of healthy food options at sporting events may harm the greater community.
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Cash for new doctors
The Primary Health Network has announced grants to help get more doctors to the New England and surrounding areas.