News: SHW

26 May 2025

The Commonwealth Government’s Lung Cancer Screening Program is set to launch in July this year. The program will use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to look for lung cancer in...

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19 May 2025

SESLHD are implementing Electronic Referrals across Outpatient services in a staged approach. The first phase will commence on Wednesday, 28 May, for the below services: SESLHD Ophthalmology ServicesSESLHD Tuberculosis Chest...

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19 May 2025

Opioids remain important for severe pain, but for chronic pain, their benefits are limited and the risks—including dependence, overdose, hospitalisation and death—are well known. GPs are encouraged to regularly review...

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19 May 2025

The annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, will take place from 4 to 9 June 2025. It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 Australians will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to...

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13 May 2025

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is pleased to announce our partnership with APNA as a launch partner for Florence, the new free app designed to power career growth for nurses....

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2 May 2025

As of 7 May 2025, the GPCanShare Program for Sydney Local Health District will no longer be taking referrals. This change will affect referrals to GPCanShare at both Concord and...

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7 October 2025

From 1 November 2025, changes will be made to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners Initiative through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, subject to the passage of legislation....

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11 June 2024

At a packed event last night at the Hazelhurst Arts Centre in Gymea, CESPHN held its annual Primary Health Awards. CESPHN's multicultural community was reflected in our numerous and diverse...

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4 June 2024

CESPHN’s Primary Health Awards are an opportunity to celebrate outstanding contributions made by our community to promote better health and wellbeing for all.  The PHAs specifically recognise the work of...

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15 April 2025

April is Falls Prevention Month. This year’s annual campaign, Falls Prevention is Everyone’s Business, aims to help Australians find appropriate exercise programs to meet their needs and interests. Research shows...

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