SearchMeet and Greets wrapped up for 2024
March 28, 2024
This month, the PHN wrapped up another successful year of health professionals meet and greets across the region.
Group support program making a difference for mental health in residential aged care homes
March 28, 2024
Lives Lived Well’s RACH Group Program is continuing to make a difference by supporting the older people in the region with their mental health and wellbeing.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Darling Downs
March 28, 2024
In March, the Darling Downs Public Health Unit (DDPHU) released a communiqué regarding an increase in pertussis notifications, with regional cases up 170% compared to average, and Queensland experiencing an increase 5 times higher than the average number of cases (year-to-date).
Supporting local primary care in the management of advanced dementia
March 28, 2024
This month, the PHN facilitated its Management of Advanced Dementia workshop in partnership with Infinity Specialists. The event, which was implemented to support local primary care when dealing with their dementia patients, was attended by over 50 GPs and nurse practitioners.
PHN support in uptake of digital health tools
February 29, 2024
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is continuing to provide support to local health professionals to help them leverage the benefits of digital health to ultimately improve patient’s health outcomes.
Mental health support in residential aged care homes
February 29, 2024
People in residential aged care homes (RACHs) in our region who may need help with their mental health or wellbeing can access a program delivered by Lives Lived Well that is run within the residential aged care home.
Meet and Greets underway across the region
February 29, 2024
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is once again inviting GPs, practice nurses, allied health providers and practice staff to join us for a series of networking events being held across the region.
PHN welcomes launch of Darling Downs African Communities Council
February 29, 2024
This is an exciting initiative for the African communities of the Darling Downs, with 17 African Countries represented.
Media Release: Health professionals connecting for better community health in the Darling Downs and West Moreton
February 08, 2024
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is once again connecting health professionals across the region with its local Health Professionals Meet and Greet events.
