Category Archives: Newsletter

  Edition 101  | We want you to become a Health Voice If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter   Join  or refer a Health Voice to win We want you to join our online Health Voices community and answer some simple questions about your experiences of the health system,…

  Edition 100  | Get involved in the health of your region If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter Have your voice heard To achieve effective change in primary health care, we need to foster enduring relationships, use knowledge effectively, and look for new and better ways to improve health…

  Edition 99  | Australia's health report card If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter Australia's health report card released Australia is generally a healthy nation but there are some key areas where we could do better, according to the latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare…

  Edition #98  | Bowel cancer screening can help save lives If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter During June, Murray PHN is holding free information and networking events for GPs, medical specialists, community pharmacists,  allied health and mental health professionals. Hear from industry specialists from The Australian Digital Health…

  "This one-size-fits-all approach just doesn't work with mental health. So we're changing the system," Mr Jones said. "The starting point is about assessing a patient's needs and ensuring they have access to low-intensity services, making sure those are connected to credentialed mental health services and acute psychiatric services as needed," he said. "The model…

  Edition 96  | Congratulations to the Rural Health Award winners If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter Victorian Rural Health Awards recipients Congratulations to the 14 recipients of the Victorian Rural Health Awards, nominated from the Murray PHN region. It's fantastic to see how many dedicated and passionate health…

  Edition 95  | Keeping well this winter If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter   What you told us about flu According to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the influenza virus affects about 350,000 Australians a year and is responsible for an average of 3,000 deaths…

  Edition 94  | New Murray HealthPathways milestone If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter   New HealthPathways milestone At the end of March, the 200th pathway was localised for our region and published on Murray HealthPathways.Since the launch of HealthPathways on 9 November 2016, more than 70,000 pathway pages…

  Edition 93  | Preparing for influenza season If you are experiencing issues, read eNews on our website at  murrayphn.org.au/news/newsletter Stay safe this Easter weekend Holiday periods, such as Easter, can often add  pressure on our local emergency departments (ED) and staff.  More people are travelling, participating in  outdoor activities and consuming alcohol. In addition,…

  Edition 91  | New primary mental health referral pathways   Murray PHN has commissioned a range of new primary mental health services to help GPs support  underserviced and vulnerable populations in our region.   For information on new referral options in your area, please click here. Across the region, Murray HealthPathways provides localised clinical…