Plans to review allied health services in the region
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is reviewing its current allied health service delivery approach to ensure people across the region have better access to these health services.
Congratulations Jenna
MPHN is pleased to announce that Jenna Roberts has been appointed to the part time role of Deputy Commissioner with the NSW Mental Health Commission. Jenna is MPHN’s Suicide Prevention Manager (LifeSpan) and she will continue in this role during her appointment with the Commission.
Community grants supporting mental health in drought areas now available
Today, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) launched the Murrumbidgee Community Grants for activities to support communities living with the impacts of drought with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
More support for people with severe mental illness
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing $814,250 over the next three years to increase the support services available throughout the Murrumbidgee region for people with severe mental illness.
My Health Record stall at Henty Field Days
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) digital health team will have a My Health Record information stall in the Country Lifestyle Pavilion at the Henty Field Days on 18, 19 and 20 September.
New suicide prevention initiative, LifeSpan, officially launched
Today in Young, Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack formally launched a new suicide prevention initiative.
Why wouldn’t you get a My Health Record?
Leeton’s local University of the Third Age (U3A) group recently hosted the digital health team from Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) to inform its members of the national My Health Record system, which is an online summary of your key health information such as medical conditions, medicines, allergies and test results.
Taking the pulse of primary health care
Over the next three weeks, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) will be visiting towns spread across the region to have casual ‘conversations on the couch’ with community members and health professionals to take the pulse on primary healthcare services.
Reaching out to help isolated communities ‘Stay on Track’
Today at The Globe Hotel, Deniliquin, the ‘Stay on Track’ initiative was launched, which provides information and support for those who may be having thoughts of suicide or friends who have noticed a mate is ‘just not the same’.
New service to help ‘Work It Out’
Today, Senator Jim Molan, Senator for New South Wales formally launched a new service designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing difficulty with work or education due to drug or alcohol use.
Local opportunities to learn about My Health Record
From today a range of local community engagement activities will begin informing people in the Murrumbidgee region about the benefits and features of the My Health Record system, which is an online summary of a person’s key health information including medical conditions, medicines, allergies and test results.
Australian Association of Gerontology Regional Symposium
MPHN are offering a small number of scholarships for aged care providers to support attendance at the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Regional Symposium which is being held in Wagga Wagga from the 8 – 10 August 2018: Inspire Ageing in Rural Communities: Together we can make a difference.
New psychiatry support line available for GPs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) today joined with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and five other PHNs to announce that ProCare Mental Health Services, a not-for-profit service provider, has been funded to operate a new psychiatry support line for GPs.
New MBS rebate structure for non-VR GPs
New MBS rebate structure for non-vocationally recognised general practitioners from 1 July 2018
Parents urged to take care of their baby’s mental health
This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (11 – 17 June), and parents are being reminded about the various services available across the region to help support families and their young children.
My Health Record improving outcomes for people in palliative care
Australians are being encouraged to include My Health Record in the discussion of ‘What Matters Most?’ during National Palliative Care Week for 20 -26 May.
Southcity Pharmacy Wagga wins 2018 Pharmacy of the Year
Congratulations to Southcity Pharmacy Wagga Wagga which has been named the 2018 Pharmacy of the Year at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference 2018 held in Sydney yesterday.
New drug and alcohol services for pregnant women and new mothers
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack officially launched a $1.8 million program today to support pregnant women and new mothers living in Murrumbidgee communities who are experiencing alcohol and other drug disorders.
Seniors take charge of their own health
Older Australians are being urged to consider their ongoing health and the benefits of having a My Health Record during NSW Seniors Festival (4 – 15 April).