It’s the PPEP talk students don’t know they need, but parents will be thanking Polly Levinson for giving it.
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Posted inGlen Innes, Health, Women
Glen Innes Hospital launches maternity services for pregnant women
A new collaborative model of care at Glen Innes Hospital will offer women continuity and personalised care from a known midwife, in partnership with a general practitioner (GP) obstetrician.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community. Read more here.
Posted inHealth, Moree
Roll up your sleeves for the Flu shot
t’s time to roll up your sleeves for your annual flu shot and arm yourself against germs this winter. Pharmacists are encouraging the community to book your flu vaccine today, and for many of us, it could be free.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Full steam ahead for Tamworth’s mental health unit
A project to transform the future of mental health care in Tamworth and the Northwest has begun with work starting on the long-awaited Tamworth Mental Health Unit.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New Glen Innes Ambulance station officially opens
Frontline emergency care has been enhanced in the New England region, following the official opening of the new Glen Innes Ambulance Station.
Posted inHealth
Tamworth’s Simone Owen helps deliver better stroke care through yarning
Speech pathologist Simone Owen has been recognised for her work in helping First Nations people recover from stroke through yarning.
Posted inHealth
New program to improve pregnancy care
Families across regional NSW are set to benefit from a new initiative to enhance pregnancy care for women and their babies.
Posted inEducation, Health
New England high school students get a taste of university health care courses
This week, 300 high school students from across the New England have dived into the world of healthcare at the University of Newcastle’s Student Career forum.
Posted inHealth, Tingha
Tingha’s now heart attack ready
Tingha’s Wing Hing Long Museum, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, has now installed its own defibrillator and trained a dozen local first aiders.