More doctors nurses have been pledged to staff the redeveloped Glen Innes hospital.
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Posted inHealth
Kicked out: NSW Government invests in virtual doctors and faster discharge from hospitals
The NSW Government has announced they will spend $480m on virtual or online health care services to try and divert people from attending hospitals, and programs for shorter stays and faster discharge when they do go to hospital.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
We’ve gone Burple!
The New England Times is joining with many organisations and people around the country going Burple – wearing burgundy or purple – for migraine awareness today for Migraine Australia’s Burple Day.
Posted inHealth
Should you consider self-insurance? Health insurance premiums skyrocket
Health insurance premiums skyrocket. Hear what Consumer group CHOICE has to say about it.
Posted inGunnedah, Health, Moree, Narrabri
Rural Mothers Receive Postnatal Support Via PHN’s Innovative Virtual Psychologist Pilot
Rural mothers in Narrabri, Gunnedah, and Moree to receive crucial postnatal mental health support through a new pilot program.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
New England women driving for hours to access understaffed midwifery units
A NSW Parliamentary inquiry has heard the Tamworth midwifery team are short 58% of the required staff.
Posted inHealth, Volunteering
Bloodbikes hoping to ramp up volunteer operations locally
Volunteer motorcycle organisation Bloodbikes Australia has been operating in New England for the last few years, but it plans to ramp up its activities in the area very soon.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New design released for the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment
New design plans for the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment is now on public display.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Service NSW “Kangaroo Bus” visiting Aboriginal communities
A number of New England towns will soon have better access to government services and transactions with a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government’s grand vision for the future of Australia’s regions.