Finalists announced for 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is excited to reveal the finalists for the 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards, after receiving a record number of applications across the four award categories.
Get your free health check at Henty
Attendees at this week’s Henty Machinery Field Days will be able to take advantage of free health checks and vaccinations courtesy of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Prepare now for asthma season
A campaign to highlight the spring thunderstorm asthma season and raise awareness of the elevated risk of flare-ups launched this week with a focus on how all members of the family can be impacted by asthma related conditions.
We all have a role to play: World Suicide Prevention Day
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2023, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is raising awareness of the role we all share in supporting people experiencing suicidal crisis.
Opportunity to shape new adult mental health services
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is seeking local mental health professionals, primary care providers, consumers and carers to provide input into the establishment of new mental health services in Wagga Wagga and Young.
Women’s Health Week 2023: putting women's wellbeing first
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is celebrating Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week 2023, running from 4 – 8 September 2023.
GP after-hours telehealth pilot for local communities
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is piloting a new telehealth program to increase access to GP care after hours.
Statement on The Voice to Parliament
MPHN and its Board, firsthealth Limited, recognise the importance for Australia’s First Nations people to be heard and represented, which is critical to achieving better health outcomes and assists in Closing the Gap.
Share your thoughts on health services in Hay
Residents living in Hay and surrounds 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.
Community asked to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the local community to complete a quick, anonymous health survey.
Make healthier choices with the Health Star Rating system
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging shoppers to use the Australian Government’s Health Star Rating system to help choose healthier food for themselves and their families.
Share your thoughts on health services in Young
Residents living in Young and surrounds 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.
Housing, childcare availability raised at Barooga and Mulwala community feedback events
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the Barooga and Mulwala residents who came along and discussed their community’s health needs at two ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events.
New profile shows continuing health disparity for Murrumbidgee First Nations community
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has released an updated Health Needs Assessment profile of the region’s First Nations community on behalf of the Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium.
Simple hygiene habits help protect our most vulnerable
Some of the simplest habits remain the best for reducing your risk of becoming ill and spreading the flu virus and COVID-19 this winter.
Nominations for 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards now open
Nominations for Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) annual Primary Healthcare Awards opened today, recognising primary health professionals and organisations that have provided significant and exceptional service or an outstanding contribution to primary health care.
Speak up: young people urged to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking young people aged between 12 and 24 to complete a quick, anonymous health survey this July.
Living with a medical condition? Make a health plan this flu season
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people living with a serious health condition to make a health plan this flu season in case they become unwell.
‘Everyone has a story’ – Aunty Isabel encourages connection
As a seven-year-old girl, proud Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isabel Reid was taken away from her family to the Cootamundra Girls Home. At 16 she left and started working with a local GP and believes he changed her life.
LGBTQIA+ community encouraged to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking members of the LGBTQIA+ community to complete a quick, anonymous health survey and attend an online health and wellbeing discussion group as part of Pride month.