Cristy Houghton Cristy Houghton

Marking 30 years of primary healthcare

Last week, on the 17 May 2024, firsthealth Limited operating as Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) marked a significant milestone - 30 years of commitment to primary healthcare.

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Bringing specialist diabetes care to the Murrumbidgee

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), in collaboration with St Vincent's Health Network Sydney and Murrumbidgee Local Health District, is excited to announce a new initiative helping improve access to specialist diabetes care in the region.

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MPHN appears before Special Commission of Inquiry

Yesterday, Tuesday 19 March 2024, MPHN’s Acting CEO Narelle Mills, and Senior Advisor – Policy, Strategy and Innovation Melissa Neal, appeared before the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding in Wagga Wagga.

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Cristy Houghton Cristy Houghton

Celebrating 30 years of primary healthcare

firsthealth Limited who delivers the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, is celebrating 30 years of the organisation’s role in primary healthcare. The organisation’s history dates back to July 1993, when it was established as the Wagga Wagga & District Division of General Practice.

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Murrumbidgee Local Response Group secures top honours at NSW LiFE Awards

The Murrumbidgee Local Response Group, a collaborative effort involving Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Wellways, has clinched a prestigious accolade at this year's NSW LiFE Awards, hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia.

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Thanking our primary health care nurses

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is thrilled to mark the inaugural Primary Health Care Nurses Day today, expressing wholehearted support for the region’s primary care nurses.

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Mental health milestone: local provider to operate new service

The establishment of new adult mental health services in the region is one step closer after Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) announced the signing of a provider for the Medicare Mental Health Centres, which will provide a new way for adult Australians to access free, quality mental health care.

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Changes to MPHN Leadership

The firsthealth Board has announced today that Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) CEO Melissa Neal has made the extremely difficult decision to step down from her position to better balance the needs of her young family.

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