Only three out of 201 public hospitals across Australia are providing care within recommended timeframes, and none of the hospitals in the New England, according to a report by the AMA.
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Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree, Tamworth
Moree, Armidale, Tamworth benefit from Telestroke service
People in Moree, Armidale and Tamworth are among more than 3,000 patients who experienced a stroke in rural and regional NSW and received life-changing treatment thanks to the $21.7 million NSW Telestroke Service.
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Tassie GP reform wanted in the New England
Reform announced in Tasmania last Friday that allows GP Registrars to be employed by the state health system, rather than needing to change employers once every few months, is one of the reforms wanted to resolve the GP crisis in New England.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation
New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Free RATs for vulnerable communities continued
The NSW Government has extended a program to make rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 free for those with a concession card until April 30.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation, Local News
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it’s not good.
Posted inHealth, Uralla Shire
Uralla doctor calls for Council to take over clinic
Uralla general practitioner Dr Ricardo Alkhouri, the doctor who threatened to close the clinic recently, has called for Uralla Shire Council to take over his clinic in a rambling Facebook Live that lasted almost four hours.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Local News, News
Crisis as Armidale loses at least 8 GPs
By the beginning of February, Armidale will have lost at least 8 GPs, potentially 5 registrars, and more than 1 in 5 people in town will be looking for a new doctor. #longread
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Floods and lost crops affecting rural health
The National Rural Health Alliance is concerned at how the La Niña weather cycle and flooding during 2021–22 has affected rural people, exacerbating health and other issues already faced by stretched communities.
Posted inHealth, News, NSW Politics
New assistance for IVF patients
Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate in an Australian first.