The Way Back Support Service in Western Sydney
In a bid to close a critical gap in our region and support people who have presented to an emergency department following an attempt at suicide or experiencing a suicidal crisis, we are pleased to announce Neami National as the successful provider to deliver The Way Back Support Service. The Way Back is a non-clinical, […]
Advice for Vaccine Providers in Western Sydney: National Immunisation Program Schedule Change
On Wednesday 1 July 2020, significant changes were made to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule. These changes impact all vaccination providers, and the following information will assist you with implementing the new schedule. The changes are being implemented following recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and other clinical experts to improve […]
Three New Western Sydney HealthPathways
Western Sydney HealthPathways provides health professionals with relevant and practical clinical information on managing medical conditions and local patient referral options. The dedicated HealthPathways team, in collaboration with local GPs, nurses, medical experts, Western Sydney Local Health District, and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, continually localise new pathways and review existing pathways to ensure they […]
COVID-19 Testing in Western Sydney
As the number of COVID-19 cases in NSW remains low, increased testing is crucial to ensure new cases or outbreaks are identified and managed rapidly. There is now laboratory capacity to approximately double the volume of testing for COVID-19 in NSW. General practice has a continuing role in promoting testing and ensuring appropriate measures are in […]
Western Sydney’s Dr Sithamparapillai Thava Seelan Awarded OAM
Dr Sithamparapillai Thava Seelan, OAM We would like to congratulate Dr Thava Seelan from Bridgeview Medical Practice in Toongabbie, on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), during the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. This prestigious award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service or contributions to their communities, with Dr Seelan being recognised for […]
Castle Hill GP-Led Respiratory Clinic Adds a Third Clinic to Western Sydney’s COVID-19 Response
Julian Leeser MP, Hon. Alex Hawke MP, Jane Assange, Director, Primary Care Transformation, and Integration WentWest, Ian Lowe, CEO Castle Hill Medical Centre, Dr Nigel Grebert, Castle Hill Medical Centre and Ray Messom, CEO, Wentwest. On Monday 18 May, the third GP-led respiratory clinic opened in Castle Hill, New South Wales, as part of the […]
Too Deadly for Diabetes Program
Ray Kelly and Emerton Pharmacy improving health outcomes. Statistics show that Mount Druitt has become a hotspot for diabetes, with the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the region growing continuously. Screening at Emergency Departments (ED) in 2017 showed alarming rates with 40% of people with diabetes and 29% having prediabetes. To […]