An initiative which helps Armidale Ezidi people navigate the Australian health system has launched a new name and symbol to instil a sense of ownership in the community.
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Launch of First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a new framework to help close the health and wellness gap
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The Men’s Table launches 150th group in Inverell
National men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, has launched its 150th Table in Inverell.
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Single Employer Model delivers more GPs and ED doctors for the New England
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.