Suicide prevention and self care guide for region’s first responders now available

An important new suicide prevention and self-care resource for the Murrumbidgee region’s first responders has launched today to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.

The guide has been developed by the Murrumbidgee Local Response Group which includes Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), NSW Police and Wellways in consultation with local first responders.

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Mental healthCristy Houghton
Prepare now for asthma season

The Murrumbidgee Asthma Collaborative is advising all community members in the region who have breathing difficulties related to asthma, hay fever and sinus problems to begin their preparations prior to the spring thunderstorm season.

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AsthmaCristy Houghton
MPHN asks for patience when booking COVID-19 vaccination

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is expecting more community members to come forward with those aged 16 to 39 years now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.

Vaccination appointments can be made at participating Murrumbidgee region general practices, Aboriginal Medical Centres or Commonwealth vaccination hubs in Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young, Gundagai and Deniliquin.

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Cristy Houghton
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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Cristy Houghton
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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Cristy Houghton