2019 Novel Coronavirus – Important Update
A novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The 2019-nCOV is closely related to SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) coronavirus and in the same family as MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) coronavirus. The 2019-nCOV can be spread from person to…
Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will develop and deliver the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program which aims to strengthen the capacity of GPs to address alcohol and other drug use in their communities. The program will be tailored to meet the needs of GPs…
NSW Health Bushfire – Immunisation information
Bushfires – Immunisation information Please refer to the NSW Health website for general health information regarding bushfires. Information for parents and child care centres regarding enrolment Parents who have been evacuated and are unable to access their child’s immunisation records, or who have been unable to get their child vaccinated, can…
Media Release
WentWest (WSPHN) Welcomes New Senior Director of Strategic Commissioning WentWest’s CEO, Ray Messom has announced the appointment of Michelle Quinn to the role of Senior Director of Strategic Commissioning. Michelle has a clinical and operational management background, having started her career as a speech pathologist, working in Australia and the…
Impact of NSW Bushfires on Cancer Screening programs
The National Cancer Screening Register has suspended all bowel cancer and cervical screening correspondence and bowel screening kits to people residing in areas impacted by the State of Emergency. These suspensions will last one week from Monday 6th January, to align with the NSW State of Emergency. National Bowel Screening Program…
Burn Management Pathways
HealthPathways are clinically developed, online pathways for Western Sydney health professionals that provide locally relevant, up-to-date information on an extensive range of health conditions. We have just gone live with the following pathways, due to the fire emergencies: Burn Injuries Burn Injuries – First Aid Specialist Burns Management Referrals Only…
PHNs Help to Support Bushfire Recovery Mental Health Programs
As we all know, the past few months, have been incredibly devastating for Australia as bushfires continue to wreak havoc across our beautiful nation. As of 13 January, the Rural Fire Service said there were more than 100 fires still burning across NSW and many would take some time to…