05 Mar 2024
Fibroscan gives patients clearer picture of health of liver
Patients at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service now have a clearer picture of how healthy their liver is.
28 Feb 2024
GPs urged to test for syphilis during pregnancy, amid ‘significant rise’ in diagnoses
Healthcare providers are being called on to stay up-to-date on infectious syphilis, amid a significant rise in syphilis diagnoses in Australia.
27 Feb 2024
GP screening could help destigmatise gambling harm
Screening for gambling harm at general practices and community-based organisations could support a holistic approach to client care by addressing gambling as one part of a wider problem, and de-stigmatising gambling harm, a pilot study has found.
27 Feb 2024
Screening tool improves GPs’ understanding of, comfort treating gambling harm
GPs piloting a screening tool to detect and reduce harm from gambling at practices in the Fairfield LGA
26 Feb 2024
Apply for a grant of up to $200,000 to deliver suicide prevention activities
As part of the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention funding program South Western Sydney PHN has undertaken extensive consultation and co-design to identify barriers to seeking help, and to enhance and improve access to local services.
22 Feb 2024
Beyond the 80 program aims to empower young girls and their families for a healthier future
The Wests Tigers Foundation Beyond the 80 (BT80) program
22 Feb 2024
Workshop aims to tackle gambling harm
Workers from community organisations in Fairfield city are invited to a capacity building workshop around tackling gambling harm, on Monday, 11 March from 10am to noon, at Fairfield Youth and Community Centre.
21 Feb 2024
Early childhood developmental concerns – where to refer
The COVID-19 lockdowns have resulted in a cohort of children whose development is delayed.
20 Feb 2024
Financial incentives offered in response to opioid dependence treatment changes
Two GPs with extensive experience in providing opioid dependence treatment (ODT) have encouraged their colleagues across South Western Sydney to take up financial incentives which aim to better equip primary care providers to support patients to overcome addiction.
20 Feb 2024
You in Mind eligibility change
The eligibility criteria for the You in Mind service has been revised to better meet the needs of our community, following a thorough review.