11 Apr 2024
Advance Care Yarning Session helps relieve stigma about end-of-life planning
SWSPHN, Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and Yarpa Hub came together with Elders and community members to recognise and raise awareness of end-of-life planning during Advance Care Planning Week.
10 Apr 2024
Empower your patients to age well and thrive
APNA’s Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing program provides an online, evidence-based education framework to support nurses in primary healthcare to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in key chronic disease management and healthy ageing topics.
09 Apr 2024
Would your patients benefit from toolkit with exercise, weight management information?
We’re seeking your feedback SWSPHN is considering creating a toolkit with information about free local exercise and weight management programs, weight management apps, online education and resources, and support to quit smoking and, alcohol and other drug use.
09 Apr 2024
Has your practice updated your NASH certificate?
The start of 2024 has been busy with the expiry of NASH (National Authentication Service for Health) certificates for many general practices, specialists, pharmacies and allied health providers.
08 Apr 2024
Be reimbursed for COVID-19 vaccinations outside of your clinic
GPs, registered nurses (RNs) and pharmacists can be reimbursed for their time when vaccinating patients at home, in disability homes or in Residential Aged Care Homes, through SWSPHN’s Assertive Outreach COVID-19 program
05 Apr 2024
It’s business as usual at Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre despite new private clinics
The process of referring cancers patients to the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre (MCTC) remains the same despite the opening of the two private clinic facilities – Genesis Care and Cancer Care Associates – in Campbelltown
04 Apr 2024
State Health Minister officially opens Liverpool Urgent Care Service
State Health Minister Ryan Park emphasised the importance of Urgent Care Services in “taking pressure off busy emergency departments”, at this morning’s official opening of the Liverpool Urgent Care Service.
02 Apr 2024
Network, ask questions, enjoy dinner at the next Breaking Down the Silos event
SWSPHN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, will be among the keynote speakers at the next Sydney South West GP Link Breaking Down the Silos event at Rydges Campbelltown, on Tuesday, 30 April, from 6pm to 9pm.
02 Apr 2024
Immunisation Professional Development Conference – fully subsidised
The Immunisation Professional Development Conference is a two-day Benchmarque conference for primary health professionals, fully subsidised by South Western Sydney PHN.
02 Apr 2024
Awards honour individuals and practices which go above and beyond in caring for patients
Nominate a Medicare Champion