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.
Testing services in Western NSW continues to expand as residents of Forbes now have access to a local COVID-19 testing service.
The Commonwealth Government has officially allocated funding for the creation of a new headspace Cowra satellite service to support local young people and their families.
This year, as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, the WNSW PHN held events across all offices to honour and amplify National Reconciliation Week and its 2025 theme of Bridging Now to Next.
Learn more about the new National Lung Cancer Screening (NLCSP) and what your role you play in the screening program as a health professional.
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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Last year, the NSW Government launched a campaign to raise awareness and understanding of coercive control. This year, the campaign is back with a specific focus on older people and people with Disabilities.
After years in the making, Parkes has welcomed the opening of a much-needed new general practice: Twin Green HealthCare “ Caring for you, Close to home.
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.
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.
The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month.
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.
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.