New program encourages students to be ‘LifeStyle Activists’
An initiative from HealthWISE designed to empower New England youth to make healthy choices is starting today.
Local MPs concerned about 60 day prescribing
Local MPs Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton are concerned the budget measure to allow 60 day prescribing on some medications will have unintended consequences.
Get mindful this May for mental wellbeing
Throughout May Australians are being urged to take a few moments to be mindful for their mental wellbeing.
Marshall keeps up the pressure on health with new Minister
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has had a lengthy meeting with new Health Minister Ryan Park about the future of health services in the region.
Doctors call for NSW to join the nation in better drug approach
The RACGP has called on the NSW Government to follow the lead of every other Australian state and territory and act to institute sensible drug law reform measures.
20 years of supporting those living with dementia in the Tablelands
Not for profit organisation HealthWISE is celebrating 20 years supporting locals living with dementia across the Northern Tablelands.
Rural doctor shortage leads to forced medication withdrawal
Inverell resident Darren Beetson lives in constant pain because of an Armajun clinic policy to not prescribe pain medication and not being able to get in to other doctors.
New toolkit for those not ready to talk
Lifeline has launched a new service designed to reach help seekers who aren’t ready to talk to someone else about their situation, or simply prefer to manage things themselves first.
PET scanner confirmed for North West Cancer Centre
Cancer patients in the New England North West will soon be able to access a PET scanner closer to home.
World Immunisation Week: don’t forget the other vaccines
Priority groups are being encouraged to get a free flu vaccine and advocates are asking people not to neglect their other vaccinations this World Immunisation Week.