How is your bowel? Test for bowel cancer with free home kit
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the community to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Tradie Owen encourages men to reach out for support
Owen Dufty is in his third year of an electrical apprenticeship. As a young person working in a male dominated industry, he understands the challenges for men to look after their health – especially their mental health.
Wearing crazy socks for a serious cause
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) team members recently donned their most colourful socks in support of Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, a campaign created to highlight the mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals, especially doctors.
Henty first responders get thumbs up from locals
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Henty residents who spoke up about health needs in their community at the recent ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event.
Young children more at risk from flu
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is calling on parents and carers to protect their children from the influenza virus by booking them in for a flu vaccination with their GP or pharmacist.
Lake Cargelligo locals speak up about health issues
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Lake Cargelligo residents who came along and discussed the health needs in their community at the recent ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event.
Family doctors: the heart of healthcare
World Family Doctor Day, this Friday 19 May, highlights the vital role and contribution of general practitioners (GPs) and primary care teams in healthcare systems worldwide.
Have your say on health in Barooga and Mulwala
Barooga and Mulwala residents have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ sessions.
Families and carers of children encouraged to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking people who care for children across the region to complete a quick, confidential health survey.
Health leaders acknowledge the region’s volunteers
This Volunteer Week (15-21 May 2023), Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are today acknowledging the regions volunteers, in particular those in health, who contribute so much to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
MPHN welcomes federal Budget announcements for primary healthcare
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has welcomed the Federal Budget announcements to strengthen the primary health care system and increasing access to multidisciplinary coordinated care for the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Continuing the healing process: new funding available for flood-impacted communities
Communities impacted by last year’s flooding events will have help funding wellbeing and resilience projects thanks to new grants released today by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).
New mental health campaign – Connect, Your Way launches
Today Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) launched its new mental health campaign, Connect, Your Way to encourage people living across the Murrumbidgee to connect to services and resources and to reduce stigma around seeking support.
Flu season: it’s time to get vaccinated
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging community members to book a flu vaccination with their GP or pharmacist as soon as possible.
Getting vaccinated helps protect both you and the people around you, especially those at risk of severe illness or complications if infected with the flu.
New grants program gives GPs opportunity to grow
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) contacted general practices across the region last week inviting them to apply for funding to improve their practices as part of a special grants program.
New mental health services for Wagga Wagga and Young
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has welcomed the announcement today of two new Medicare Mental Health Centres being established for Wagga Wagga and Young.
New initiative ensures vulnerable older residents find care
Our region’s most vulnerable older people will now have help accessing aged care and community services and support with the launch of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN’s) new care finder initiative.
Opportunity to make a difference to health in the Murrumbidgee
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is now welcoming community members and clinicians to apply for membership to its Community Advisory Committee and Clinical Councils.
How healthy is Henty? Have your say
Henty residents have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.
The relaxed drop-in session will be held at Henty Bakery on Thursday 27 April 2023 between 10am and 12pm.
Veterans encouraged to share health needs
MPHN is seeking feedback on the specific health needs of veterans, including current, reserve, and former personnel, to incorporate into its updated Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for the Murrumbidgee.