A recent study has found that despite widespread awareness of epilepsy, many Australians have limited understanding of the condition.
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More staff accomodation for rural health workers
More self contained units for rural health workers will be built following the successful rollout in Gunnedah and Quirindi.
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Social media good for sick people
Research has found that social media is having an overwhelmingly positive effect on people dealing with illness and patients in rehabilitation.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth Regional
Meat pies to blame for unhealthy Tamworth hearts?
The traditional meat pie at local footy games could soon be unpopular, with evidence a lack of healthy food options at sporting events may harm the greater community.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
People power push for PET scanner
The push for a PET scan in the North West has gained further momentum following representations for the machine to be installed at the North West Cancer Centre in Tamworth.
Posted inGeneral News, Health
Ovarian Cancer awareness month wraps up
There is still time to participate in Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Teal Tea or wearing a teal ribbon.
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Listen to your heart: Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week
More than a quarter of a million Australian are living with heart valve disease (HVD) without even realising it.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Big health win for the New England with Single Employer Model approved
The New England has been approved by both the federal and state governments as the next trail site for the Single Employer Model of GP training according to Adam Marshall.
Posted inGunnedah, Health, Indigenous
Kamilaroi men’s health program launched
A new program designed to strengthen ties to culture and community while focusing on health among Gunnedah’s Aboriginal men was launched this week.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the ‘Single Employer Model’ that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.