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…
Health Professional 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…
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…
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.
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.
NSW Vaccine centre – Christmas vaccine deliveries
Immunisation providers are advised of the following changes to routine vaccine deliveries over the Christmas holiday period.
SNPHN held their AGM & Taking Care of BASICs: Optimal Wellness for GPs & Health Professionals on the 15 November
The event saw GPs and Health Professionals come together for an evening of networking and keynote presentations discussing the importance of optimal wellness for GPs and Health Professionals.