Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has recently received funding to support the provision of a range of initiatives in aged care across the Murrumbidgee Region.

The funding is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

As 2021 draws to a close Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people across the region to make taking care of your mental health a priority. Nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime, and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does.

MPHN has today released its 2020 – 2021 Annual Report showcasing its achievements over the past financial year, and despite the challenges navigating another year of uncertain times, communities continued to show resilience.

This National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (8-14 November), Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is reminding people of the benefits of regular and early cancer screening and check if their screening is up to date.

Applications for round four of the Bushfire Recovery Grant program for local activities and initiatives in the Snowy Valleys, Greater Hume Shire and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional local government areas will open soon.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) have partnered to redesign the way care is provided for people with common chronic conditions in the Murrumbidgee. A series of co-design workshops for health professionals, health organisations and community members will be held at the end of October.

MapMyRecovery, a free resource providing mental health information specific to the Murrumbidgee region, has undergone a major upgrade with new features and a new look

This Mental Health Month and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is encouraging people to take the time to reconnect, have conversations about mental health and seek support when they need it.

A new video is being produced by MPHN featuring the Murrumbidgee region’s primary healthcare staff and providers aimed at thanking the community for their patience and kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is today thanking the region’s primary healthcare workers to acknowledge their efforts in supporting their local communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

A total of 1,001 people from communities across the Murrumbidgee region have provided their ideas, opinions and shared their experiences of health across the Murrumbidgee region as part of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network's (MPHN) Health Needs Assessment (HNA) Community Feedback activity.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has delivered more than $150,000 in funding to assist bushfire affected communities as part of its third round of Bushfire Recovery Grants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.