News: Trial puts nurse practitioner on call
August 03, 2016Aged care and retirement village residents and nearby seniors will have access to an after-hours on-call health service under a new pilot scheme in Melbourne’s east.
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Minister Sussan Ley Media release: Growing at one every 38 seconds, the My Health Record hits 4 million
August 02, 2016Minister for Health Sussan Ley announced the number of people with a My Health Record has surpassed 4 million, or around 17 per cent of all Australians.
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Practice Incentives Program, eHealth Incentive update
August 02, 2016Congratulations to all of the general practices that have met or exceeded their ePIP requirement of Shared Health Summary uploads for this past quarter, the Eastern Melbourne PHN teams are extremely proud of all your efforts and outcomes.
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NDIS GP Update
August 01, 2016In July 2016 we held a GP update about the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Featured here are some videos from the session.
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Media release: Eastern Melbourne PHN appoints new Chairperson
July 29, 2016The Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) Board of Directors has appointed former hospital CEO, Jim Swinden, to be its new Chairperson.
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World Hepatitis Day - 28 July
July 28, 2016World Hepatitis Day provides a major opportunity to remind people of the dangers associated with viral hepatitis and urge them to speak to their doctor, to make sure they aren’t missing out on treatment that can prevent liver cancer, liver cirrhosis and liver failure.
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headspace in the News - 18 July
July 18, 2016A lack of mental health services in Melbourne’s north prompted four councils and more than 30 health and youth organisations to campaign for a new head-space facility.
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National Diabetes Week and HealthPathways Melbourne
July 13, 2016Every day, 280 Australians develop diabetes. This week, from July 10 – 16, is National Diabetes Week. Diabetes Victoria will run a positive awareness campaign, ‘We are here to help you!’
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Eastern Melbourne PHN completes transition of clinical services
July 13, 2016People living in Melbourne’s eastern and north eastern suburbs will continue to be supported by key health and mental health services following finalisation of funding arrangements with Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN).
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Media release: Melbourne to take lead role in mental health innovation
July 13, 2016Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) has been selected to develop innovative new models of support for Australians living with low severity mental health issues. They will pioneer the roll-out of the Federal Government’s ‘stepped model of care’ along with eight other PHNs around the country.
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