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Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is proud to launch a new toolkit designed to help GPs and general practice staff create culturally safe and inclusive environments for First Nations patients. 

The Christmas and New Year holidays are a time for celebration and connection, but for many, they can also be a period of stress, loneliness, or overwhelming expectations. Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging everyone to look after their mental health during this busy time of year. 

With the holiday season fast approaching, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging Murrumbidgee residents to plan ahead to protect their health and wellbeing.

Earlier this year, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) staff spoke with residents from Coolamon, Griffith, West Wyalong, Narrandera, Leeton and Tumut through a series of ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events, gathering insights into local healthcare experiences.

As we head into a hot summer, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging everyone across the Murrumbidgee region to take simple steps to stay cool, safe, and healthy. 

Patients in Griffith recently had the opportunity to access specialised diabetes care without leaving their community, thanks to the St Vincent’s DREAM Diabetes Outreach Clinic held at Your Health Griffith in November.

Residents of Moulamein and Tooleybuc now have access to after-hours GP telehealth services thanks to Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) expanded after-hours care program.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is pleased to announce the re-election of two incumbent directors, Peta Larsen and Dr Alam Yoosuff, to the firsthealth Board.  

People experiencing food insecurity will have the opportunity to replenish their supplies at an upcoming Foodbank pop-up event in Hay.

Caring for a loved one is both rewarding and challenging, but it comes with significant risks to carers' health and wellbeing.

General practitioners can now enjoy a streamlined and efficient process for referring patients for mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) care, thanks to the new online portal launched today by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN). 

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) today announced finalists for the 2024 Primary Healthcare Awards, after receiving a record number of applications.

Congratulations to the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network team and collaborators for their outstanding presentations at the National Rural Health Conference in Perth last week.

This Dementia Action Week (16-22 September), we’re encouraging everyone to take the first step to learn more about dementia and how you can help shape our community for the better.

Attendees at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days, running from 17 to 19 September, will have the opportunity to take advantage of free health checks and vaccinations, courtesy of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN). 

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is urging women to prioritise their health during Women’s Health Week (2-6 September) amid rising chronic disease and mental health concerns.

Loneliness Awareness Week, taking place from 5 to 11 August, aims to highlight the impact of loneliness and social isolation on mental health and encourage community initiatives to foster connection and support.