Some areas of NSW are experiencing severe flooding, which increases the risk of leptospirosis and certain other diseases. The risk may be enhanced in areas…
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Important changes to the National Cervical Screening Program Clinical Guidelines from 1st February 2021
There are new guidelines for the clinical management of women at intermediate risk following a cervical screening test. Information about the changes are on the…
Cancer screening activity during COVID-19 in 2020 in Australia – AIHW report and graphs
Whilst general practice has maintained open doors with a COVID-safe environment for its patients throughout 2020 and made telehealth options available, we know that many…
Encouraging use of the UV Index to protect your patients’ skin
Sun damage is very possible on windy, cloudy or cool days. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the invisible killer that we can’t see or feel. Exposure…
Use the UV index to protect yourself from sun damage
What is UV radiation? Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major cause of skin cancer. Australia has some of the highest levels...
How’s your head today? Find help for your mental health and wellbeing
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on our lives and many of us have had to make changes to stop the spread and keep our…
Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening Program (StEPS)
What is StEPS? The StEPS program is a free population based vision screening program and is designed to identify childhood vision problems which cannot be...
Sydney North Health Network announces 2020 board director candidates
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) has officially opened its 2020 board election, announcing its five candidates on Monday 19th October. ‘Our board directors…
Victims Support Scheme
Victims of crime can access support under the Victims Support Scheme, including: Counselling Financial assistance for immediate needs Financial assistance for economic loss Recognition payment…
Free breast screening at mobile BreastScreen NSW clinic in North Ryde until 9th Oct 2020
BreastScreen NSW recommends that women aged 50 – 74 have a mammogram every two years. There is currently a free mobile screening van stationed at…
BreastScreen NSW GP Data Requests to include more useful information in data
BreastScreen NSW GP data request forms will now include screening outcomes to enable appropriate reminders schedules to be entered into practice clinical information systems. Diagnosis…
Clinical alert – counterfeit alprazolam
There is a new NSW Health Public Drug Alert for Counterfeit Alprazolam. It is available online here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/counterfeit-alprazolam-july.aspx You may wish to print out the…
Public drug warning: high and variable dose MDMA ‘Chupa Chups’
High-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets have been found in NSW. These high-dose tablets contain three times the dose of other MDMA tablets and capsules commonly circulating…
Campaign Urges Domestic Violence Survivors to Speak out
A new Government advertising campaign will encourage domestic violence victim-survivors to reach out to the NSW Domestic Violence Line for help. Attorney General and Minister…
Landmark Program to break the cycle of rough sleeping
Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness will be supported through the new $36 million Together Home project, which will deliver the largest housing response dedicated to…
Rent Relief For Domestic Violence Victims
Hundreds of women escaping domestic violence during COVID-19 have been supported into safe and secure housing through a NSW Government rental subsidy. Minister for Families,…
BreastScreen NSW to gradually resume breast screening services from 18th May 2020
A message from BreastScreen NSW to GPs regarding the gradual resumption of breast screening from 18th May: BreastScreen NSW is now open and preparing to…
Statement on the duration of observation after vaccination in the context of minimising risk of exposure to COVID-19 at health care facilities
ATAGI Clinical Statement on Vaccination Observation Time In the current context of increasing risk of community-transmitted COVID-19 disease, the risk of exposure to potentially infected…
Updates from NSW Health re: flu vaccination supply + guidelines on drive-through clinics
A reminder from NSW Health to immunisation providers: Influenza vaccine supply update All influenza vaccine orders for persons aged 5 years to 64 years…
What GPs should know about the temporary suspension of routine breast screening in NSW during COVID-19
As of COB Friday 27th March 2020, BreastScreen NSW has temporarily suspended its routine breast screening in order to prioritise the wellbeing of women, staff…