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Women are doing it for themselves in bladder health

Web*Schoendorfer et al, BMC-CAM, January, 2018. Research funded by the Australian Federal Government and Seipel Group. For relief of symptoms of medically-diagnosed overactive …

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Vaccine hesitancy puts the community at risk, says GP

WebJulia Driscoll has worked as a journalist for the Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Times for seven years. She values the deep connection with community …

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Mental health body to be moved after culture review

WebThe National Mental Health Commission will be folded into the health department after an independent investigation found evidence of a poor workplace …

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COVID-19 cases rise on Mid North Coast Port Macquarie News

WebMid North Coast COVID-19 cases on the rise, recent figures show. By Abi Kirkland, and Ruby Pascoe. Updated January 18 2024 - 4:03pm, first published 9:00am. …

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Award for university research on Mid North Coast health program

WebAllied health researchers and students at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie are celebrating after a study they conducted on a Mid North Coast Local …

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Hospital's $116m expansion plans on public exhibition

WebHave your say on the proposed $116m expansion of Lingard Private Hospital in Merewether. Plans include new buildings, increased bed capacity, and public …

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Relocated COVID-19 vaccination clinic to open in Port Macquarie

WebMid North Coast Local Health District chief executive Stewart Dowrick said the present location was causing congestion issues at the hospital and they believed the …

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Booster vaccine encouraged as COVID wave expected before …

WebDeakin University's Professor Catherine Bennett warns that another wave of COVID-19 could hit Australia in April or May.

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Returning doctor 'proud' to provide access to safe abortion care

WebNSW Health is also supporting Family Planning Australia (formerly Family Planning NSW) to lead the pilot of a new service model, the SEARCH project, to improve …

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Bonny Hills Pharmacy takes part in UTI prescribing trial

WebJune 14 2023 - 5:00pm. Karen Rees-Pikett from Bonny Hills Pharmacy says the UTI prescribing trial is working well. Picture by Lisa Tisdell. Bonny Hills Pharmacy is part of a …

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Sarah Ashton tells her story in video about living with dementia

WebPowerful message: Sarah Ashton tells her story about living with dementia. Photo: Mid North Coast Local Health District

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Healthy Communities Mid North Coast Innovation Fund now open

WebGrants of up to $3,000 are available to fund community-led projects within the Mid North Coast with a focus on children and young people, healthy middle years or …

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Three deaths at mental health unit spark review

WebMultiple deaths at a Brisbane hospital's mental health unit will be independently examined. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman confirmed a review was …

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Port Macquarie welcomes medical intern class of 2022

WebIn the largest ever health workforce boost in the state, the NSW Government has invested a record $2.8 billion to recruit an additional 1,060 doctors, 5,000 nurses, …

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'The sickest man in NSW': horror flu hits 50yo man

WebA doctor described Adam Smith as "the sickest man in NSW" after a severe illness caused gangrene in his hands and feet, which will require amputation.

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Baby discharged from hospital after Westfield Bondi attack

WebA nine-month-old child has been discharged from hospital a week on from a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13.

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Mid North Coast's first multi-day hike launched by Positive Energy

WebAunty Rhonda Radley, Belinda Johnson and Peta Alexopoulos have created a multi-day hike for the Mid North Coast which will launch on March 8. The walk will start …

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Wallsend HNEH workers trial e-bike program for sustainability

WebHunter New England Health workers in Newcastle swap cars for e-bikes in a pilot program to reduce carbon emissions.

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