Bloodbikes hoping to ramp up volunteer operations locally
Volunteer motorcycle organisation Bloodbikes Australia has been operating in New England for the last few years, but it plans to ramp up its activities in the area very soon.
New design released for the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment
New design plans for the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment is now on public display.
Service NSW “Kangaroo Bus” visiting Aboriginal communities
A number of New England towns will soon have better access to government services and transactions with a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre.
Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government's grand vision for the future of Australia's regions.
New England pharmacies get a boost of power
A pilot program to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples will launch in the New England region with $70,000 of seed funding.
Tamworth man fights to get much-needed medication on the PBS
Tamworth resident, Ryan Harding, is currently going head-to-head with the Australian Government in a bid to get the drug Belzutifan on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Time to have the PPEP talk
It’s the PPEP talk students don’t know they need, but parents will be thanking Polly Levinson for giving it.
Glen Innes Hospital launches maternity services for pregnant women
A new collaborative model of care at Glen Innes Hospital will offer women continuity and personalised care from a known midwife, in partnership with a general practitioner (GP) obstetrician.
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs…
Roll up your sleeves for the Flu shot
t’s time to roll up your sleeves for your annual flu shot and arm yourself against germs this winter. Pharmacists are encouraging the community to book your flu vaccine today, and for many of us, it could be free.