The latest NSW respiratory surveillance report has been released with levels of illnesses dropping. The report, for week ending 17th August, details COVID-19 activity is stable at a low level while Influenza activity has declined and is at a moderate level of...
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Daffodil Day 2024
Cancer Council’s much loved and most iconic national fundraiser, Daffodil Day takes place today with Australians encouraged to buy a bunch of daffodils to support life-changing cancer research. Into its 38th year Daffodil Day has long been a beacon of hope for people...
Bureau of Health Information reveals NSW Patients Experiences are Improving
A new report from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows patients' experiences in NSW hospitals improved between 2022 and 2023 despite increasing pressures on the healthcare system during this time. BHI Chief Executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest results of...
Let’s Talk Men’s Health
The Inverell Community is being invited to an event this weekend which is tackling men’s mental and physical health. The Inverell Community Collaborative is hosting an Inverell Men’s Night at the Riverside Restaurant this Saturday night from 6pm and will have 4-time...
Mpox On the Rise In NSW
NSW Health reports that Monkey Pox is on the increase around the state and are urging the community to know the symptoms. Symptoms of mpox include rashes, pimple-like lesions or sores, particularly in areas that are hard to see such as the genitals, anus or buttocks,...
Moylan Urges Healthcare Overhaul
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered a Private Members’ Statement in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, calling for the old-fashioned healthcare system to be turned urgently on its head. Mr Moylan says that it’s time for significant policy...
Sunhaven Ashford Gains Funding
Ashford’s aged care provider, Sunhaven Hostel is celebrating this morning after being one of just 5 facilities in New South Wales to receive funding under the Australian Government’s Aged Care Capital Assistance program. The $1.1 million grant, which has been welcomed...
Moylan To Highlight Health in Parliament
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan will put a private members statement in State parliament on Tuesday, highlighting the plight of healthcare in the region. Speaking on STA FM Tuesday morning, Mr Moylan says his statement will include healthcare issues, access to...
Lack of Service & Access to Rural Healthcare Causing More Hospitalisations
Troubling figures released today show many illnesses among rural, regional and remote Australians could have been prevented or treated better with accessible primary care, thus avoiding the need for hospitalisation. According to the Australian Institute of Health and...