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.
13 Nov 2024
Local mental health programs highlighted at SWSPHN symposium
South Western Sydney PHN hosted its biennial Mental Health Symposium at Campbelltown Arts Centre on Friday, 1 November 2024.
13 Nov 2024
Cost-of-living help for families: free meals and no-interest loans
As the cost of living continues to increase, it can be difficult to make the family budget stretch. This includes healthy meals for growing children.
13 Nov 2024
Fairfield Urgent Care Centre opens to provide urgent medical care
A fifth urgent care site for South Western Sydney has opened in Fairfield.
13 Nov 2024
Skeletons on show as bone bus drops in
The Bone Bus rolled into Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre (AMS) in Airds on October 31, but it wasn’t there to create Halloween scares.
06 Nov 2024
GP Profile – Dr Jian Li
It was the personal touch that appealed to Dr Jian Li when she decided to become a GP after a stint at working in the hospital system. Continuity of care is important as she supports her patients through their many life stages.
06 Nov 2024
Free RACGP Healthy Habits Program tool
The latest evidence on behaviour change demonstrates that when clinicians advise and encourage patients to make lifestyle changes, more than half can make positive changes within six months.