Person-centred care may well be the future of general practice in Australia, and it’s here now in Sydney’s North. A person-centred care model combines the…
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Why age matters when it comes to Bowel Cancer
Once people turn 50 their risk of being diagnosed with bowel cancer increases significantly, as new data from the Cancer Institute NSW show. “In your 50s you…
Supporting cancer patients- new resources for GPs
eviQ have developed four new fact sheets specifically for GPs on immunotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, IV chemotherapy and oral chemotherapy and how GPs may assist…
FAQs The Cervical Screening Test
The Cervical Screening Program Clinical Advisory Group has collated the most frequent questions asked by health care providers since the changes to the Cervical Screening…
Seasonal Influenza Update
Situation update NSW Health has declared an early start to the influenza season after detecting a steep rise in influenza activity. This comes on top…
The flu shot, explained
Stopping the flu saves lives. Find out why getting your shot is good for you and for others. April–June is a good time to get…
Urgent medicine recall: Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60g
PRODUCT: Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60g Product Code: 42TEETH-K Barcode: 9416114001269 REASON: Weleda Australia have identified that small, threadlike (up to approximately 1cm long x...
Join The Flu Fight This Winter
There are a number of groups in our community for whom the flu vaccination is provided free by the Commonwealth and State Government. All people…
Measles Update
A high risk of measles continues in NSW and our region. Infants can now receive MMR from 6 months of age if travelling or exposed to…
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
NSW has had unusually high influenza activity over the summer and it has remained high in March, with over 6400 cases notified so far this…
Diabetes and Bowel Prep
Northern Sydney Local Health District has developed two resources for patients with diabetes who require surgery or bowel prep. Both of these are available on…
School-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for children aged 12 to 13 years
New resources are available for parents, students and health care providers to support uptake of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine in school-based immunisation programs during the…
School-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for children aged 12 to 13 years
New resources are available for parents, students and health care providers to support uptake of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine in school-based immunisation programs during the…
Northern Sydney Frailty Initiative – Hospital Frailty Screening now LIVE
Hornsby Hospital has now commenced a new Frailty screening and management trial for patients aged 75 and over. Two wards at Hornsby Hospital managing aged…
Infectious Syphilis ALERT
A large syphilis outbreak among Aboriginal people in Qld, NT, WA and SA could spread to NSW.
New Year, New Life Checks to Prepare for Longer, Better Lives
Millions of Australians are being asked to take a free online LIFE CHECK on a new website launched for the new year. Ten million Australians…
Have your say and contribute to smoking cessation for your community.
Provide your feedback to help the Sydney North PHN and Cancer Institute NSW to develop smoking cessation programs.
Summertime is fun time and also skin protection time
During National Skin Cancer Action Week and throughout summer, whenever the UV index is three or above, use the five forms of sun protection.
BreastScreen NSW attendance data
Practices can now request a list of the patients who have attended BreastScreen NSW in the past 12 months and who consent to sharing this information with their GP.
Electronic BreastScreen NSW results now available to GPs
BreastScreen NSW has begun a phased introduction of electronic delivery of BreastScreen results to GP practice management software using secure messaging.