MPHN celebrates award winners and finalists in Primary Healthcare Awards 2021
A morning tea was held on Friday 11 March 2022 to celebrate the award winners and finalists in the 2021 Primary Healthcare Awards.
Have your say on health in Cootamundra and Gundagai
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing Cootamundra and Gundagai locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
MPHN’s Seryn Adams awarded Cootamundra Electorate Woman of the Year
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) employee Seryn Adams has been recognised as the 2022 Cootamundra Electorate Woman of the Year for her outstanding work in suicide prevention.
Have your say on health in Temora
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing Temora locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
Have your say on health in Coolamon
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing Coolamon locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
Second COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination for 5-11 year olds now due
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is reminding parents and guardians, second COVID-19 vaccination doses for children aged 5-11 years old are due eight weeks after their primary dose.
Have your say on health in Lockhart
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing Lockhart locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.
MPHN seeks to understand health needs from Aboriginal People in Hay
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.
Major funding boost to support care for older people in the Murrumbidgee
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.
Looking after your mental health this holiday period
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's 2020-2021 Annual Report now available
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.
Cervical cancer screening reminder
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.
Communities encouraged to apply for bushfire recovery grants
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.
Living Well Your Way initiative seeks co-design collaborators
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.
New look for MapMyRecovery mental health directory
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
MPHN encourages community to reconnect during Mental Health Month
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.
Opportunity for the region’s primary healthcare workers to say thank you
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.
MPHN thanks the region’s dedicated primary heathcare workforce
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.
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.
More than 1,000 people provide health feedback
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.