From July, thousands of people with common skin conditions will be able to receive treatment from their pharmacist under a new state trial.
Ryan Park
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Glen Innes to get staff boost for “ghost hospital”
More doctors nurses have been pledged to staff the redeveloped Glen Innes hospital.
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 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
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.
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More Nurses and Midwives to boost the region’s health services
The Hunter New England will benefit from 265 graduate nurses and midwives to provide much needed support in our region.
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New Ambulance jets on the way to get us to help faster
Two state-of-the-art jet aircraft will soon join the NSW Ambulance fleet, optimising response times for patients in rural and regional areas.
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Single Employer Model delivers more GPs and ED doctors for the New England
Progress is being made on the rollout of the single employer GP model, with Tamworth and Armidale hospitals identified as initial trial sites.
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Free parking at hospitals from 1 August
One cost will soon be eliminated at many travelling patients, with the NSW Government making parking free at Tweed, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland and Belmont (Lake Macquarie) hospitals.
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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.