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…
GP News
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…
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…
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.
RACGP Releases New Resources to Support General Practice
The RACGP has recently released a number of resources to support general practice. These resources have been developed by the RACGP Expert Committee.
InsideOut Institute receives $4m funding boost for research into eating disorders
InsideOut Institute will receive $4m over 3.5 years to develop nation’s first hub for research into eating disorders, commencing November 2019.