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New GP education to boost confidence in STI and HIV care
Syphilis is on the rise in NSW, so your role in preventing, diagnosing, and treating STIs and HIV among your patients has never been as important.
Announcing the appointment of Kevin Barrow, Sydney North Health Network’s incoming CEO
Today marks the start of a new chapter for the Sydney North Health Network (SNHN), with the upcoming departure of Lynelle Hales and the announcement…
Launch of National PHN Allied Health in Primary Care Engagement Framework
A new framework developed to strengthen engagement between the Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and the Allied Health sector has been launched by the National PHN…
Enhancements to the AIR functionality for influenza vaccines
The Australian Government In preparation for the 2023 influenza season, the following enhancements were made to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 11 February 2023:…
Changes to HPV vaccination: information for providers
The NSW Ministry of Health has released the following information on HPV vaccination changes. Information for all Immunisation Providers: From February 2023, one-dose of any…
Keep Granny and Grandpa Cool This Summer
With early summer here now and rising day-to-day temperatures, you may be wondering what the best way is to keep Granny and Grandpa cool this…
Sydney North Health Network partnering with Brellah Medical Centre to increase access to free psychiatry services
Sydney North Health Network is partnering with Brellah Medical Centre to deliver fully subsidised Psychiatry services, funded through the NSW Government’s Pandemic Mental Health Recovery…
GP Diabetes Hotline – Business hours tel: 9463 1611. After hours and weekends tel: 9926 7111 ask switch to page Endocrinologist on call
The Diabetes Emergency Hotline for GPs is a 24-hour telephone advice and information service, operated by the Royal North Shore Hospital diabetes team.
Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program – Registration Grace Period Extended to 30 June 2022
The Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program Registration Grace Period that is currently in place. As you are aware when the 1 July 2021…
Sydney North Health Network announces 2021 board director candidates
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) has officially opened its 2021 board election, announcing its three candidates on Monday 25th October. ‘Our board directors…
Optimal care pathways: cancer
The optimal care pathways are models of cancer care that place the patient at the centre of care decisions to improve patient outcomes. They promote quality cancer…
BreastScreen NSW is working with services at each local health district to resume screening as soon as local conditions allow
As clinics re-open, women who had their appointment cancelled during the suspension will be prioritised for an appointment locally as soon as it is possible. BreastScreen NSW remains…
Direct Access Colonoscopy: fast-tracked service at Ryde Hospital
Patients who return a positive FOBT and are mild symptomatic or asymptomatic may be fast tracked by the Direct Access Colonoscopy Service at Ryde Hospital….
National Cancer Screening Register access: new online channels to support bowel and cervical screening care for your patients
The National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) is now available to health care professionals by BP(Saffron) and MD(v. 4.0) software integration, which means the provider can access all the services…
GPs, please be aware of the changed guideline for women who receive an intermediate risk of cervical cancer result
The guideline was changed in February 2021. Women with a 12-month follow up HPV (not-16/18) result with LBC prediction negative, pLSIL or LSIL (Intermediate risk…
Lyn Gardner Scholarship: Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Nursing
In recognition of the commitment and lifetime service of Lyn Gardner, The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs is awarding scholarships for fifteen registered nurses…
Funded zoster vaccination catch-up ends soon
People up to 79 years of age can receive a funded Zostavax® as part of a catch-up program until 31 October 2021. After this date,…
Evaluation of the reach and uptake of the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia
The Department of Social Services has engaged Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) to evaluate the reach and uptake of the Autism Guideline. The National Guideline for…
New NSW Pregnancy Choices helpline and website (replacing NSW Pregnancy Options Helpline)
NSW Health has engaged Family Planning NSW to provide the new NSW Pregnancy Choices Helpline and dedicated website. This helpline has replaced the NSW Pregnancy Options…