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Urgent Care Service launches in North Richmond

People in the Hawkesbury region can now access non-emergency healthcare in a more timely way, and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department (ED), thanks to a new Urgent Care Service which opened this week. The North Richmond Urgent Care Service will mean the local community can receive care quickly for conditions which can be safely and appropriately treated outside the region’s busy EDs. To access the service, patients should call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Wentworth Healthcare Board Meet with Local Health Providers in Lithgow

In late June, the Board of Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, held events at Lithgow Workies Club to better understand the health services and needs of the Lithgow region. 

Mental Health Commission of NSW visit The Street University in Katoomba

On Thursday 13 June, Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), was proud to host delegates from the Mental Health Commission of NSW at two of their funded services in Katoomba and Lithgow.

Support For the Community with Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia

On Tuesday 14 May, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is holding a Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia Community Event in the Blue Mountains. This event will provide an opportunity for people with dementia, younger or early onset dementia, their family, friends and carers, to learn about the services and supports available, how to keep the brain active and slow the progression of the disease.

Be Your Own Health Hero This Winter

Get Your Vaccinations Up-To-Date

FLU SEASON IS APPROACHING Talk to your GP or pharmacist about the vaccines recommended for you

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is encouraging the community to get their vaccinations up-to-date ahead of the winter months.

Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Lizz Reay said that it's important not to become complacent as we approach winter when cases of respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 and flu, will start to rise.

Creating a Compassionate Community in the Blue Mountains

On Friday, 3 May, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, will be hosting a community event in Springwood focussed on building a Compassionate Community in the Blue Mountains.

Innovative Youth Mental Health Program Will Help Provide the 'Right care, first time, where you live

Young people in the Nepean Blue Mountains region are struggling with their mental health and often have difficulty accessing, navigating and engaging with the services and programs that are available. Demand for services is high, with general practice data for the region indicating that 14% of patients between 4-17 years have a coded mental health disorder. Population health data also indicates that the region has a higher burden of mental illness and suicide compared to the NSW state average.

This Easter long weekend, the emergency department is not your only option…

Did you know that 10% of emergency room presentations in NSW could have been treated by a GP? This Easter long weekend, if you have a non life-threatening illness or injury, the emergency department is not your only option.

NSW and ACT PHNs Welcome the Australian National Audit Office Report

NSW and ACT Primary Health Networks (PHNs) welcome the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) report into the effectiveness of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s (the Department) performance management of PHNs.

Live For Today, But Plan For Tomorrow

National Advance Care Planning Week is from Monday 18 March to Sunday 24 March and Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is encouraging everyone, no matter your age or current state of health, to discuss your future healthcare plans with your loved ones and health providers.

headspace Hawkesbury Officially Opens

The new headspace Hawkesbury centre was officially opened on Friday 1 March, by the Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, together with Susan Templeman MP, Member for Macquarie.

Suicide Aftercare Supporting our Community on The Way Back

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is pleased to announce that Stride has been successful in their tender to establish and operate The Way Back - Penrith, a new suicide aftercare support service.

Community Celebrates Flood Recovery at Festival on the Fields

Last Saturday, 10 February, over 400 locals enjoyed the Festival on the Fields event at Cougar Park, home of the Colo Soccer Football Club. This free event provided a well-deserved opportunity for the local community to come together and focus on some of the positive steps taken towards recovery following the devastation of the floods.

This holiday season, the emergency department is not your only option...

Did you know that 12% of emergency room presentations in NSW could have been treated by a GP? This holiday season, if you have a non life-threatening illness or injury, the emergency department is not your only option.

Helping our community Live Well With Dementia

On 28 November, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, held a Live Well With Dementia community event in the Blue Mountains. This event was an opportunity for people with dementia, their family and carers to learn about how those with dementia can live well in the community for many years, with the right support.