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After years in the making, Parkes has welcomed the opening of a much-needed new general practice: Twin Green HealthCare – Caring for you, Close to home.
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With emergency departments being pushed to their limits and bulk-billed GP appointments proving more difficult to obtain, Marathon Health After Hours GP Clinics at Bathurst and Dubbo are delivering much-needed support for communities at a time when they need it most.

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The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season – typically June to September. International trends show the possibility of high influenza activity in 2025 and increased influenza B which can have a greater impact on children and older people.
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The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month.
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General Practitioners across Western New South Wales are being called on to share their experiences with Electronic Prescribing (EP) and the Active Script List (ASL) as part of a new research initiative aimed at improving digital health services in rural and remote communities.
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A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Bathurst, increasing access to essential support services in the town.

Medicare cards and appointments won’t be needed to access the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), which will offer a range of services tailored to the community’s unique needs.

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The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ai-Vee Chua as a new Director on the Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL) Board.

WNSW PHN CEO, Brad Porter says Dr. Chua’s unwavering dedication to improving rural healthcare services and her leadership in the medical field will add significant value to the WHAL Board and WNSW PHN outcomes.

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Services Australia released updates on May 2025 regarding MyMedicare and the GPACI.
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The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

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