Disaster Response Register
In times of emergency or disasters, there can be an increased need to ensure access to primary care services for communities that may be impacted. To help facilitate access to primary care, MPHN is developing a Disaster Response Register…
APNA Nurse-led Diabetes Clinics for Practice Nurses
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After-hours healthcare during the holiday season
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is helping ensure the local community has access to after-hours healthcare this Christmas and New Year.
Insights from Gundagai ‘Conversations on the Couch’
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Gundagai who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.
Safeguard your mental health this Christmas
Christmas and the new year period is seen as a time for celebration, but for many people it’s the most challenging time of the year. Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is emphasising the importance of prioritising your mental health during the holiday season.
Report highlights healthcare challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ community
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) released their LGBTQIA+ Health Needs Assessment today, revealing significant challenges faced by the local LGBTQIA+ community when accessing healthcare.
Prepare for the unexpected: health tips for the festive period
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging Murrumbidgee residents to plan ahead this holiday season, especially with many GPs closed or operating under reduced hours.
Partnerships for health: MPHN's pledge to First Nations peoples
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) announced the launch of its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this week.
Supporting suicide prevention: community group funding available
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is pleased to announce the availability of funding dedicated to community groups focusing on suicide prevention.
Navigating healthcare in Hay: residents share perspectives
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Hay who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.
Community voices heard: recap of 'Conversations on the Couch' in Young
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Young who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.
Timely assistance: food relief pop up ahead of holiday period
People experiencing food insecurity will have the opportunity to replenish their supplies at next week’s Foodbank pop-up event.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week: urging women to prioritise screening
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging women and people with a cervix to book a cervical screening test this Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (13–19 November 2023).
MPHN announces re-election of directors to firsthealth Board following 2023 AGM
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is pleased to confirm the re-election of two incumbent directors, Ms Christine Howard and Dr Jacques Scholtz to the firsthealth Board.
Celebrating community impact: MPHN's Annual Report unveils achievements
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) today released its Annual Report for 2022/23, which encapsulates MPHN’s achievements in fostering health and wellbeing across its 508 communities.
Local healthcare heroes recognised at Primary Healthcare Awards
In a celebration of excellence and dedication, the 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards took place in Wagga Wagga on Friday 10 November, honouring outstanding contributions in the field of primary healthcare.
Agreement consolidates Murrumbidgee’s one health system
Health outcomes for the region’s population received a boost after Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) signed a Collaborative Agreement in Wagga Wagga this week.
Get ready for mosquito season and protect yourself against mosquito-borne disease
While mosquitoes are well known for their annoying buzz and itchy bites, in NSW they can also spread viruses such as Japanese encephalitis virus, Murray Valley encephalitis and Ross River virus to humans.
Local mental health awareness campaign nominated for research award
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is proud to announce its recent mental health campaign, 'Connect, Your Way,' has reached the finals of the Research Society's Research Awards and has been nominated for a Research Effectiveness Award in the Public Policy/Social Impact category.
Embracing mental health: October's spotlight on wellbeing
As the Murrumbidgee region joins the nation in support of Mental Health Month this October, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is emphasising the significance of mental health awareness, self-care, and community support.