11 Jul 2024

Tugun Satellite Hospital (Banyahrmabah) celebrates 10,000 patients as rollout comes to a close

Tugun Satellite Hospital (Banyahrmabah) offers a full suite of services as the Day Medical Unit opens. More than 11,700 patients have been treated at Tugun Satellite Hospital’s (Banyahrmabah) Minor Injury and Illness Clinic since opening.

11 Jul 2024

Managing diabetes is key to a healthy pregnancy and baby, local mum says

With the right planning and preparation, women with diabetes can “absolutely” have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

11 Jul 2024

Primary healthcare in the spotlight at leadership lunch

Value for money and access to quality healthcare were the subjects of discussion when SWSPHN CEO, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, joined other health sector advocates at a luncheon hosted by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue in Parramatta on Wednesday, 10 July.

10 Jul 2024

MPs tour region’s newest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Bankstown

SWSPHN Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Kristen Short, joined representatives from MyHealth, and Federal MPs Jason Clare and Tony Burke to tour the new Medicare Bankstown Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) on Tuesday, 9 July

10 Jul 2024

Information supports RSV immunisation program for vulnerable babies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory infection which mostly affects young children. Most symptoms are usually mild, but some children can get very sick and need hospitalisation.

10 Jul 2024

Free public healthcare for people fleeing the Israel-Gaza conflict

NSW Health is providing access to free public hospital services for people fleeing the Israel-Gaza war who arrived in Australia on, or after, 17 October 2023.

10 Jul 2024

Mounting evidence for sugar tax success

Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.

10 Jul 2024

App to provide quick access to living guidelines

A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.

10 Jul 2024

Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study

Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.

10 Jul 2024

Guide for best practice design in residential aged care

The National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines outline practical changes aged care providers can make to improve residents’ quality of life.