In this month's eNews we look at Northern Sydney HealthPathways which launched earlier this month as well as the Northern Beaches Hospital which is due for completion in late 2018.

SNHN Begins the HealthPathways Journey

The Northern Sydney HealthPathways will be a collaborative effort involving SNHN, Northern Sydney Local Health District and other local health partners to build a clinical tool that will efficiently manage and integrate patient care within the health sector.

In this article learn more about HealthPathways, the teams that will lead its development plus its benefits for clinicians, the community and the health sector.

Northern Beaches Hospital Update

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

• Learn about SNHN’s collaboration with the Improvement Foundation in the area of dementia.

• Become a Member of SNHN and be part of a local organisation at the forefront of connecting and coordinating health services for our local community.

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GP NEWS

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

• GPs are invited to express their interest in leading health talks for an Adult Migrant English Program at  North Sydney Institute TAFE among other EOI roles.

• New changes to the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 now mean health professionals in the private sector can exchange information.

• GPs are reminded to record antenatal pertussis vaccinations.

• A new Colorectal Clinic at RNSH is now accepting GP referrals.

• This week is National Palliative Care Week and the focus is on Living well with Chronic Illness with a call to action to talk about end of life care with your health professional and loved ones.

• GPs are asked to encourage patients aged 50-74 to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

• A free legal telephone and online service is available for patients through LawAccess NSW.

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CLINICAL NEWS

In this month’s Clinical News we provide information for clinicians and public health practitioners regarding:

• A research update into Clinical Hypnotherapy and Sleep issues.

• A cluster of cases involving reactions to ceftriaxone have been reported to the Clinical Excellence Commission.

• A reminder that FluQuadri Junior is the only quadrivalent vaccine registered for use in children 6 months to < 3 years of age.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS

In this month's Community News learn about:

• A new smartphone app that can track your mood and support well-being.

• The residents of Greenway Estate rolled up their sleeves for their annual flu vaccinations.

• Cancer Australia has developed a 5 minute test that can help determine your risk of cancer based on everyday lifestyle choices.

• See the current schedule of events and training for carers and community groups offered by Northside Community Forum.

• A Bowel Cancer Awareness and Information Day was held for the Chinese community in Chatswood.

• This week is National Palliative Care Week and the focus is on Living well with Chronic Illness with a call to action to talk about end of life care with your health professional and loved ones.

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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

In Mental Health News, we provide the latest ATAPS referral numbers for GPs.

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DIGITAL HEALTH NEWS

To keep up to date with the changes in Digital Health CLICK HERE for the My Health Record bulletin.

This month, practices are invited to undertake training in the Digital Health Incentive.

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 for all other events.

• This July discover the latest and most innovative qualitative methodological developments and applied methods in health, medicine and social science research from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University.

• The Authorised Nurse Immuniser Annual Update will be held from September until December 2016 and bookings are now open.

HEALTH RECRUIT

SNHN is committed to helping build primary health workforce capacity.

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

ADVERTISING

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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.