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.