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WNSW PHN hosts events in support of National Advance Care Planning Week

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is hosting a series of events to help residents of Orange and Dubbo consider their future medical care and understand the importance of advance care planning.

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Orange COVID vaccine roll out starts Friday

Orange aged care services are set for the safe roll out of the Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine starting this Friday 26th February 2021.

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WNSW PHN Providing Extra Support to Rural Youth Mental Health

Rural Youth are set to receive extra support due to a funding boost from Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN).
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WNSW PHN Committed to Securing the Future of GP Services Across the Region

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring General Practices are retained across the region as part of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rural, regional, and remote New South Wales.

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WNSW PHN Launches Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has opened applications for its Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program.
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Stay COVID-Safe During the School Holidays

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is urging local families to stay COVID-Safe ahead of school holidays commencing at the end of this week.
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WNSW PHN Appoints New General Manager, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is excited to announce that it has appointed Nikki Trudgett to its newly created position of General Manager, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
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Grenfell Support Watch List Taking a Community-Wide Approach to Suicide Prevention

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is excited to be supporting a new collaborative approach to suicide prevention in Grenfell, with a new TAFE NSW Crisis Support course taking enrolments this Tuesday (September 8 2020).
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WNSW PHN Seeking Aboriginal Artwork or Design for Reconciliation Plan

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is seeking expressions of interest from local Aboriginal artists or designers to provide artwork the PHN’s first Plan for Reconciliation.
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WNSW PHN to Launch Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has announced that the Australian Government Department of Health will fund the Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot in our region to improve access to specialised nursing care for people living with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease.

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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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