06 Nov 2024
Empowering GPs with women’s health insights – conference highlights
Women’s health matters – the GP conference highlighted this theme at Rydges Hotel in Campbelltown on Sunday, November 3.
04 Nov 2024
Changes to My Emergency Doctor after-hours service
Starting 1 January 2025, South Western Sydney PHN will no longer fund My Emergency Doctor after-hours telehealth consultations for general patients.
31 Oct 2024
Service offers vital support for victims of violence
For victims of family, domestic or sexual violence the trauma doesn’t end once the immediate crisis is resolved, and many have a long journey of recovery ahead of them.
30 Oct 2024
Showcase highlights regional health achievements and release of 2023-2024 annual report
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Showcase at the Ottimo house in Campbelltown on Thursday, 24 October.
30 Oct 2024
Patient counselling advised regarding Shingrix vaccine
Some practices in South Western Sydney provide de-identified data for research projects relevant to general practice. SAFESIG GP, in collaboration with SAEFVIC, is investigating vaccine safety using primary care data.
30 Oct 2024
Menopause support for patients with severe symptoms
GPs can now refer patients with complex menopause symptoms to South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Specialist Menopause Service, offering multidisciplinary care at no cost.
30 Oct 2024
Mpox & syphilis outbreak webinar: prevention & management for GPs
The ongoing outbreak of mpox in Australia has prompted a call for clinicians to stay vigilant, with 523 new notifications in NSW since 1 June 2024.
29 Oct 2024
Free authorised nurse immuniser training – 2025 enrolments
Registered nurses who work in South Western Sydney can receive free training to become an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW.
29 Oct 2024
Become an authorised nurse immuniser – free training offer extended for 2025
Registered nurses who work in South Western Sydney can be reimbursed for 100 per cent of the costs of immunisation training to become an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW.
30 Aug 2024
New centre closes gap in mental health support for region’s young people bsdx
Young people seeking mental health support can find it at the region’s newest headspace centre which opened in Edmondson Park today (Friday, 30 August).