MPHN encourages COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging residents of the Griffith, Hillston and Lake Cargelligo areas to come forward for vaccination as soon as possible.
Additional vaccination appointments are available at Hillston Medical Centre, Lake Cargelligo Family Practice as well as Griffith’s Commonwealth funded Vaccination Hub and Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service with several increasing their capacity to cope with higher demand.
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Nominations for regional Primary Healthcare Awards now open
Health professionals, organisations and communities are set to again be recognised for their valuable contributions to improving health outcomes in the region during the past 12 months.
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Have your say about health in Lockhart and Wagga Wagga LGAs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing locals living in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lockhart and Wagga Wagga an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
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Aboriginal health workers and practitioners recognised
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the wider community to join them this Saturday to celebrate and recognise the contributions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners across the Murrumbidgee region.
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Nominations for regional health awards opening soon
Nominations for Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) annual Primary Healthcare Awards will open the week commencing 16 August 2021, with award categories including Outstanding Contribution to Leadership in Primary Healthcare, Innovation, Promoting Healthy Living, and Murrumbidgee Grant of the Year.
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MPHN seeks to understand health needs from the region's First Nation people
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is seeking feedback on the specific health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Murrumbidgee region to incorporate into its updated Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for the Murrumbidgee region.
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July Conversations on the Couch postponed
The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch session scheduled to be held in Coolamon on Friday 30 July 2021 has been postponed.
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Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people encouraged to get vaccinated
Wirajduri elder Aunty Gail Manderson has joined Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) in a call for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get their COVID-19 vaccination as part of an ongoing marketing campaign by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).
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MPHN hears about health concerns in Jerilderie and surrounding communities
Seventeen Jerilderie locals took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch session at the Jerilderie Bakery on Thursday 17 June.
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Pfizer vaccine available at participating general practices
From Monday 12 July 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available at several participating general practices throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
The Pfizer vaccine is currently being offered to people aged 40-59, and anybody under the age of 40 who also meets additional eligibility criteria. The vaccine is also available at Murrumbidgee region general practice respiratory clinics in Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young, Gundagai and Deniliquin.
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Workshop to develop local Mental Health Literacy activities
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) will be hosting an online Mental Health Literacy workshop on Tuesday 13 July from 10am to 1pm. The workshop is open to those with lived experience, mental health advocates and health professionals and aims to examine and finalise focus areas and develop localised activities to address mental health service and support gaps.
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Pfizer vaccine available at four Murrumbidgee vaccination hubs
From Monday 5 July 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available at four Murrumbidgee vaccination hubs, in Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young and Deniliquin.
The Pfizer vaccine will also be available in selected participating local general practices later in July.
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Have your say about health in Coolamon, Narrandera and Leeton LGAs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing locals living in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Coolamon, Narrandera and Leeton an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
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New COVID-19 restrictions announced for regional NSW
NSW Health has announced new restrictions for regional New South Wales due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak affecting Greater Sydney.
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New palliative care room opens in Cootamundra
The Cootamundra community now have more options for end of life care, thanks to a new palliative care room at Adina Care. The room has been funded by Adina Care and the Cootamundra Rotary Club, with equipment donated by Shannon’s Bridge, a charitable organisation which supports families and patients living with a life limiting illness.
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COVID-19 vaccinations in all Murrumbidgee private aged care facilities now complete
Residents of the Murrumbidgee region’s 47 private residential aged care facilities have now received their second vaccine dose against COVID-19.
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Murrumbidgee locals join efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Retired Federal Member for Riverina Noel Hicks has joined local health professionals to encourage eligible Murrumbidgee locals to get their COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new marketing campaign by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).
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New groups eligible as National COVID-19 vaccination rollout expands
Vaccination hubs and general practices across the Murrumbidgee region will now be offering COVID-19 vaccinations to several new groups under the next phase of the National Vaccination Rollout.
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MPHN hears about health concerns in Howlong and surrounding communities
Sixteen Howlong locals took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch session at the Howlong Country Bakery on Friday 28 May.
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MPHN hears about health concerns in Junee and surrounding communities
Seventeen Junee locals took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch session at the Junee Railway Café on Thursday 27 May.
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