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Are you aged 75 years or older? If it has been 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination, it is recommended that you receive another COVID-19 vaccine booster. Book an appointment at bit.ly/3Vnf50k or call 1800 022 222 for COVID-19 advice.

Thanks AMA Victoria for interviewing me on my thoughts about what is needed to improve our health care system, better support #generalpractice & improve #healthoutcomes & #equity NW Melbourne PHN Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance AMA Vice President Mary-Anne Thomas MP Ged Kearney Euan Wallace paperturn-view.com/ama-victoria/a…

For the next 12 months, Star Weekly News will be shining a light on the health challenges faced by women living in Melbourne's northern and western suburbs. NW Melbourne PHN chair Ines Rio kicked off the Women's Health Matters campaign in this week's editions nwmphn.org.au/news/getting-h…

A comprehensive report analysing the mental health and care needs of the community in Melbourne’s centre, north and west has been published by NW Melbourne PHN. Read more 👇 nwmphn.org.au/news/new-repor…

Vic cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are 4x higher in 2024 than last year. We’re seeing an increase in school-aged children particularly. Prevent the spread by ensuring you & your family are up to date with immunisations & stay home if you're symptomatic. Learn more ⬇️

Australia lost one of our medical legends yesterday, with the death of Nobel Laureate Dr Robin Warren. Together with Dr Barry Marshall, they discovered the link between the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori & Peptic Ulcer Disease. It fundamentally changed how we treat ulcer disease.

Why do we feel lonely? Australians from all walks of life share their experiences of loneliness and the power of meaningful social connections. See more at lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au #EndingLonelinessTogether #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

A huge congratulations to our Board Chair Associate Professor Ines Rio 👏👏👏

There is an ongoing outbreak of mpox in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions caused by Clade IIb of the virus.   In Victoria, mpox vaccination is currently available for eligible at-risk groups.   More info on vaccines and symptoms: go.vic.gov.au/3MfHhyc 🧵1/3

What actually is 'thunderstorm asthma', and which groups are most at risk? For answers to that and more - including the clinical guidelines for prevention and how general practices can prepare for the season - click below 👇 nwmphn.org.au/news/how-can-y…

What is primary health care? NW Melbourne PHN has produced three new explainer videos, describing who we are and what we do. See the first animation here 👇

‘What is NWMPHN?’ NW Melbourne PHN has produced three new explainer videos, describing who we are and what we do. See the second animation here 👇

‘How does NWMPHN work with its community to make health care better?’ NW Melbourne PHN has produced three new explainer videos, describing who we are and what we do. The third animation focuses on People Bank – a register of local people interested in improving health outcomes 👇

COVID remains a part of our lives & right now we’re experiencing an increase in cases in Victoria. As we head into the holiday season let’s be extra careful. Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/3ZlPtUS Follow the steps below to protect yourself & others 🧵1/2 #Coronavirus #COVID

In 2023-24, NW Melbourne PHN commissioned and managed more than 350 contracts, and collaborated on hundreds more projects across our region, state and country. Details of these can be found in our latest annual report, just published. Read it here: bit.ly/41eHTN4

Feeling unwell during the holiday season? Not sure what to do next? The healthdirect Symptom Checker is a simple, self-guided tool that helps you get the right care, fast. Get reliable health advice anywhere, anytime – visit healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker

New cases of measles have been reported in Victoria, all linked to travel in Vietnam where there is currently a large outbreak. For information on how to protect you and your family, head here: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditi…

Did you know that over 230 languages are spoken in the NW Melbourne PHN region? We've translated our explainer animations into some of the most common. See here: bit.ly/3WPY1BK

The Head to Health phone service is now called Medicare Mental Health. Only the name has changed: services are still free and dedicated to connecting people to mental health support. Anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 for confidential support.

The flu can be serious, and children are among the most at risk. Choose to protect them with an annual flu vaccine, free for children under five. Visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au/get-vaccinated