09 Apr 2024

Has your practice updated your NASH certificate?

The start of 2024 has been busy with the expiry of NASH (National Authentication Service for Health) certificates for many general practices, specialists, pharmacies and allied health providers.

08 Apr 2024

Be reimbursed for COVID-19 vaccinations outside of your clinic

GPs, registered nurses (RNs) and pharmacists can be reimbursed for their time when vaccinating patients at home, in disability homes or in Residential Aged Care Homes, through SWSPHN’s Assertive Outreach COVID-19 program

05 Apr 2024

It’s business as usual at Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre despite new private clinics

The process of referring cancers patients to the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre (MCTC) remains the same despite the opening of the two private clinic facilities – Genesis Care and Cancer Care Associates – in Campbelltown

04 Apr 2024

State Health Minister officially opens Liverpool Urgent Care Service

State Health Minister Ryan Park emphasised the importance of Urgent Care Services in “taking pressure off busy emergency departments”, at this morning’s official opening of the Liverpool Urgent Care Service.

02 Apr 2024

Network, ask questions, enjoy dinner at the next Breaking Down the Silos event

SWSPHN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, will be among the keynote speakers at the next Sydney South West GP Link Breaking Down the Silos event at Rydges Campbelltown, on Tuesday, 30 April, from 6pm to 9pm.

02 Apr 2024

Immunisation Professional Development Conference – fully subsidised

The Immunisation Professional Development Conference is a two-day Benchmarque conference for primary health professionals, fully subsidised by South Western Sydney PHN.

02 Apr 2024

TGA safety advisory about medicines containing Withania somnifera

Health professionals are advised medicines and herbal supplements containing the herb Withania somnifera may cause adverse events in some people.

02 Apr 2024

SafeScript NSW: approval management enhancements now available

Prescribers are now able to submit applications in SafeScript NSW for approval to prescribe Schedule 8 Pain Management Medicines, Schedule 8 Benzodiazepines, and Esketamine and Ketamine when used to manage treatment-resistant depression.

02 Apr 2024

New Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence service has begun

Your patients who have experienced family, domestic or sexual violence can now seek help from a new SWSPHN-funded program which aims to provide victim-survivors with access to services to support their long-term recovery.