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Respiratory Clinic to Open in Mudgee

Calare Communities are having their defences bolstered through a number of key General Practices establishing specialised clinics to diagnose patients for coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses.
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Bathurst COVID-19 Respiratory Clinic Open; Don’t be Distant from Your Doctor

Calare communities are having their COVID-19 defences bolstered through the establishment of specialised clinics to diagnose patients for coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses.
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COVID-19 Respiratory Clinic Opens in Dubbo

Communities in the Parkes Electorate are having their defences bolstered through a number of key General Practices establishing specialised clinics to diagnose patients for coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses.
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Funding Available to Support Aboriginal Communities Affected by Drought

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is supporting Aboriginal communities that have been affected by drought.
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Western NSW Remains a National Leader of Childhood Immunisation

Western NSW children are amongst the most prepared in the country to combat vaccine-preventable diseases.
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WNSW PHN Welcomes Federal Government’s $64M for Mental Health

Western NSW Primary Health Network has welcomed the announcement of a further $64million in funding by the Federal Government for suicide prevention initiatives  across Australia.

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The community of Olinda coming together after the severe bushfires in the area

The community of Olinda got together in mid-January to share a meal, talk through their experiences of the recent high-intensity bush-fires very very close to home.
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Natural Disaster & Emergency Primary Health Workforce Response

The NSW Rural Doctors Network and partner organisations are coordinating a response to provide General Practice and primary health care workforce support to areas of NSW affected by natural disasters.
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Advice on the use of masks for people exposed to bushfire smoke

A statement from the Acting Chief Medical Officer and State and Territory Chief Health Officers about the use of masks for people exposed to bushfire smoke.
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Western NSW PHN supporting Royal Flying Doctors Service “GROW” Program at Gulargambone Central School

The Western NSW Primary Health network visited Gulargambone Central school for the launch of the Royal Flying Doctors Service GROW program, “Guiding Rural & Outback Well-being .

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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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