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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Services Australia released updates on May 2025 regarding MyMedicare and the GPACI.
Western NSW PHN is proud to be a launch partner for Florence ” a new free app designed to support nurses across rural and regional Australia with their professional development and career journey.
Developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), Florence puts nurses in control of their CPD and growth, offering personalised recommendations, tracking tools, and career-building opportunities ” all in one platform.