The Hunter New England will benefit from 265 graduate nurses and midwives to provide much needed support in our region.
Ryan Park
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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.
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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
Communities across NSW are encouraged to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication, skill and compassion of the state’s midwives today, on International Day of the Midwife
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Marshall keeps up the pressure on health with new Minister
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has had a lengthy meeting with new Health Minister Ryan Park about the future of health services in the region.
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NSW ends PCR tests as COVID-19 cases surge again and antivirals are still restricted
NSW will transition to a pathology referral model for COVID-19 PCR testing, meaning only your doctor will be able to request a PCR test, as COVID-19 cases across the state increase.