Dementia Australia has welcomed the publication of the results of a trial showing that a new drug, donanemab, has been able to slow the progression of symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease.
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Posted inArmidale, Health
Updated: no doctor for tonight’s shift at Armidale Hospital
Hunter New England Health have confirmed Armidale’s rural referral hospital will have no doctor on duty tonight.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Alarm raised at Gunnedah Hospital plans being ‘rescoped’
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Gunnedah Shire Council have raised alarm at changes to plans for the new Gunnedah Hospital.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New Glen Innes Ambulance Station construction ahead of schedule
Construction of the new $8.5 million Glen Innes Ambulance Station is progressing quickly and set to be completed ahead of schedule.
Posted inHealth
Done: GP Single Employer Model confirmed to start next year
It has finally been confirmed that the Single Employer Model for GPs will be coming to the New England in 2024.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Three month blood drive gets Tamworth competitive
An annual blood drive linked to local government has spurred on the competitive spirit in Tamworth
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Marshall moves to force split of health district
Adam Marshall has introduced a Private Members’ Bill which will force the split of the Newcastle-centric Hunter New England Health District.
Posted inHealth, What's on
Local health leaders recognised at PHN awards
An Inverell Nurse, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, and Moree health leader Donna Taylor (pictured), and are among the recipients of the 2023 PHN Awards.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Peer led health program launched in local high schools
A peer-led program which motivates high school students to improve their physical activity, diet and overall wellbeing was launched by local non profit HealthWISE at Glen Innes High School
Posted inEmergency management, Health
New purpose built 4WD ambulances will reach patients in challenging terrain
The NSW Government has rolled out 80 new four-wheel drive ambulances across the state