Searchheadspace: a force for good for young people in Ipswich
In April, Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN was joined by Assistant Minister for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride MP, and the Hon. Shayne Neumann MP in a visit to headspace Ipswich.
Let’s TALK ABOUT The First 2000 Days
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is once again asking our region to share their experiences with healthcare in their communities.
Winter is coming – get your flu and RSV shots for infants
The 2024 Free Influenza Vaccination Program is now running. All Queensland residents over the age of 6 months can access the influenza vaccine for free in 2024.
Join us for the 2024 Annual West Moreton Maternity Symposium and First 2000 Days
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN and West Moreton Health invites you to join us for our Annual West Moreton Maternity Symposium.
Meet and Greets wrapped up for 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
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
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
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
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.
