27 Nov 2024
The heat is on for summer – how best to beat it!
The heat is on for summer – how best to beat it!
27 Nov 2024
Support patients with diabetes during Ramadan: pre-fasting assessments for safer fasting
GPs with patients who observe Ramadan, and who also have a diabetes diagnosis, are being urged to offer them a pre-fasting assessment.
27 Nov 2024
GPACI: a guide for aged care homes
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI), introduced by the Australian Government, is designed to foster stronger, more effective partnerships between general practices and residential aged care homes (RACHs).
16 Nov 2024
Testing and treatment numbers on the rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis in the community
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
11 Nov 2024
New clinic at Fairfield expands urgent medical care access to local patients
Thousands of patients across South Western Sydney have been able to access the new level of healthcare urgent care sites across our region have been offering since December last year.
22 Nov 2024
Mental Health First Aid course helping develop a supportive and healthy working environment
Twelve SWSPHN staff recently completed a Mental Health First Aid training course presented by SWSPHN’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Coordinator Damien Burke and Mental Health and AOD Program Coordinator Sophie Mara.
22 Nov 2024
Testing and treatment numbers on rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
20 Nov 2024
Troubleshooting MyMedicare system issues: tips for GPs
GPs using MyMedicare may be experiencing some system glitches when it comes to registering patient lists or individual details. SWSPHN’s digital health team can offer a range of solutions and troubleshoot issues for users of the MyMedicare Bulk Import Tool as well as those who may be having issues with patients’ names not matching their Medicare card.
20 Nov 2024
‘A Good Death’ local health forum report now available
Limited awareness of available services, cultural sensitivities, and logistical barriers are among the key barriers to South Western Sydney residents fulfilling their end-of-life wishes.
13 Nov 2024
First Nations Health Toolkit for General Practice
SWSPHN has created our first ever Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Toolkit to support our region’s general practices to provide culturally safe care to First Nations patients in South Western Sydney.