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LEAD STORY - Innovation Grants

Northern Sydney PHN announces successful Innovation Grants recipients for primary healthcare

Northern Sydney PHN (operated by the Sydney North Health Network) is pleased to announce the six primary healthcare projects awarded innovation grants that will lead to improvements in the areas of chronic disease management, mental health, men’s health,  patient hospital discharge and GP education.

Organisations were invited to apply for a grant to fund an innovative primary healthcare project that aligned with Sydney North Health Network’s strategic objectives.

The six projects awarded a grant included a range of public, private and not-for-profit organisations.

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SNHN NEWS

In this month's SNHN News we bring you the following information:

  • SNHN has announced its grants to ATAPS providers, which will allow psychological services to be targeted to vulnerable groups in the community.
  • The iSOLVE project is a collaboration between SNHN, the University of Sydney and the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission which aims to prevent falls in older Australians.

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GP NEWS

In this month’s GP News we bring you the following information:

  • NSW Health Alert: As a precaution, NSW Health has replaced a small number of machines used in cardiac surgery following international reports of a rare infection.
  • Registering your practice for MedicineInsight can make prescribing more effective through data collection and analysis.
  • The George Institute is inviting expressions of interest from general practices to participate in its INTEGRATE Study on CVD.
  • A new resource to assist GPs treating deteriorating residents at Residential Aged Care Facilities on the northern beaches will be trialed from this August. The APAC Sick Patient Flip Chart trial is being supported by the Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly Team.
  • "Am I normal?" is the theme for this year's Women's Health Week and here we explore how GPs can support their patients through timely conversation.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS

In this month's Community news, learn about:

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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

In Mental Health News, we we provide the August and September ATAPS referral numbers for GPs.

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AGED CARE NEWS

In Aged Care News, we provide the following information:

  • SNHN is seeking expressions of interest from Registered Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) for a Secure Messaging installation and My Health Record Registration for residents.

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EDUCATION EVENTS

Interested in continuing your education? Sydney North Health Network is hosting CPD Education Events for GPs, Practice Staff and Allied Health Providers. To view the current schedule, CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to view other health professional education events.

Coming up soon:

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HEALTH RECRUIT

SNHN is committed to helping build primary health workforce capacity. This month:

  • SNHN is recruiting for an exciting new Primary Care Nurse Transition Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the implementation and delivery of the Primary Care Nurse Transition Program in the Northern Sydney region. Learn more about the role and how to apply.

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To view current health related job vacancies in our region, CLICK HERE.

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ABOUT SYDNEY NORTH HEALTH NETWORK

SNPHN Ltd (ABN 38 605 353 884) trading as Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is a local not-for-profit health organisation, established by the Australian Government to improve access to primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. We are one of 31 PHNs. The SNHN region spans 899 square kilometres, aligns with the Northern Sydney Local Health District and encompasses 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs): Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney, Pittwater, Ryde, Warringah and Willoughby.

SNHN gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support provided by the Australian Government.

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