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New After-Hours GP Service for Orange

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and Bloomfield Medical Group are pleased to announce that a new after-hours GP service for residents will commence operation on the weekend of May 8 and 9 in Orange.
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Pharmacists in General Practice Program Launches in Forbes

Forbes is the first community to benefit from the new Pharmacists in General Practice pilot program from the WNSW PHN.
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WNSW PHN Encourages Local Residents to Check their COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is encouraging local residents to check their eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccination as more deliveries of the vaccine arrive in the region.

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Suicide Prevention Forum to Harness Global Knowledge and Local Insights to Deliver Practical Solutions

The 2021 Western NSW Regional Suicide Prevention Forum will be held in Dubbo on Tuesday May 4th and Wednesday May 5th, bringing together community members and suicide prevention specialists with a focus on one of the region’s most challenging issues.

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WNSW PHN Announces New CEO

Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL), which operates as the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Coe as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Western Region Schools Invited to Build Students’ Empowerment and Resilience

The Positive Living Skills initiative is being offered to more Western Region schools than ever before following a funding expansion for the program by WNSW PHN.
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WNSW PHN Scholarships to Deliver Movement Disorder Specialists to the Region

The Western NSW Primary Health Network is providing specialist nursing care training to assist Western Region residents living with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s through its Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist pilot program.
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WNSW PHN Supporting Aboriginal Communities Affected by Drought

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is, again, offering support to Aboriginal communities that have been affected by drought.
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WNSW PHN Delivers Accidental Counsellor Training to Central North First Responders

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has joined with Lifeline Central West and Central North NSW Police District to deliver potentially life-saving Accidental Counsellor training to local General Duties Officers and Detectives.
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Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin Monday (March 22, 2021) in Western NSW

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is advising the public that Phase 1b of the Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout commences in the region this coming Monday, March 22, 2021.

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Collaborating for Better Diabetes Outcomes in Western NSW

More than 100 health professionals gathered in Dubbo last Saturday for the 2025 Type 2 Diabetes Masterclass “ a full-day, multidisciplinary learning event that brought together clinicians, educators, and lived experience to strengthen diabetes care across Western NSW.

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After hours clinic helping keep ED for emergencies

With emergency departments being pushed to their limits and bulk-billed GP appointments proving more difficult to obtain, Marathon Health After Hours GP Clinics at Bathurst and Dubbo are delivering much-needed support for communities at a time when they need it most.

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Be prepared for the 2025 Flu Season

The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season “ typically June to September. International trends show the possibility of high influenza activity in 2025 and increased influenza B which can have a greater impact on children and older people.

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GPs Invited to Share Insights on ePrescribing in Western NSW

General Practitioners across Western New South Wales are being called on to share their experiences with Electronic Prescribing (EP) and the Active Script List (ASL) as part of a new research initiative aimed at improving digital health services in rural and remote communities.

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New Medicare Mental Health Centre in Bathurst

A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Bathurst, increasing access to essential support services in the town.

Medicare cards and appointments won’t be needed to access the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), which will offer a range of services tailored to the community’s unique needs.

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WNSW PHN Welcomes Dr. Ai-Vee Chua: A Leader in Rural Healthcare and Community Wellbeing

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ai-Vee Chua as a new Director on the Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL) Board.

WNSW PHN CEO, Brad Porter says Dr. Chua’s unwavering dedication to improving rural healthcare services and her leadership in the medical field will add significant value to the WHAL Board and WNSW PHN outcomes.

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