Dementia Action Week 2023 is from 18-24 September, with World Alzheimer’s Day on Thursday 21 September. This year’s theme is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly…
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New resources to help primary care professionals manage patients living with hepatitis B, as data shows Australia lagging behind treatment targets
Although in many cases, hepatitis B can be managed in primary care and by hepatitis B community s100 prescribers, less than 10% of people being…
Lung Foundation Australia develops Long COVID resource
1 in 3 Australians live with a lung disease or lung cancer and Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) are the health peak body working to strengthen…
NSW Health alert for meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease can affect people of any age. It can make you very unwell very quickly and can be fatal. If you notice symptoms, see…
RSV and Me
RSV and Me is a campaign spearheaded by the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) to shine a spotlight on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), an unpredictable…
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…