Support patients with diabetes during Ramadan: pre-fasting assessments for safer fasting

Support patients with diabetes during Ramadan: pre-fasting assessments for safer fasting

GPs with patients who observe Ramadan, and who also have a diabetes diagnosis, are being urged to offer them a...
27 November 2024

South Western Sydney clinicians honoured in national Medicare awards

Two South Western Sydney health professionals have flown the flag for the region in the recent Stronger Medicare Awards. Dr...
27 November 2024

Testing and treatment numbers on rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis

Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks...
22 November 2024
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Mental Health First Aid course helping develop a supportive and healthy working environment

Twelve SWSPHN staff recently completed a Mental Health First Aid training course presented by SWSPHN’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Program...
22 November 2024

‘A Good Death’ local health forum report now available

  Limited awareness of available services, cultural sensitivities, and logistical barriers are among the key barriers to South Western Sydney...
20 November 2024

Troubleshooting MyMedicare system issues: tips for GPs

GPs using MyMedicare may be experiencing some system glitches when it comes to registering patient lists or individual details. SWSPHN’s...
20 November 2024

Skeletons on show as bone bus drops in

The Bone Bus rolled into Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre (AMS) in Airds on October 31, but it wasn’t there to...
13 November 2024

Fairfield Urgent Care Centre opens to provide urgent medical care

  A fifth urgent care site for South Western Sydney has opened in Fairfield. The new Medicare Urgent Care Centre...
13 November 2024

Cost-of-living help for families: free meals and no-interest loans

As the cost of living continues to increase, it can be difficult to make the family budget stretch. This includes...
13 November 2024
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Local mental health programs highlighted at SWSPHN symposium

  South Western Sydney PHN hosted its biennial Mental Health Symposium at Campbelltown Arts Centre on Friday, 1 November 2024....
13 November 2024