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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Digital Health News
July 11, 2016The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and the Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM) are hosting a webinar to provide targeted information and training on the My Health Record system to practice staff.
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News: Young people using new apps to support mental health
July 07, 2016A series of apps helping young people access mental health services out of hours.
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News: East to benefit from ice battle cash
July 07, 2016Millions of dollars will be funneled into drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in the east.
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CHO Health Alert: Update for measles alert
July 06, 2016There are four confirmed cases of measles in Victoria, none of whom have travelled internationally and who all appear to have locally acquired infection.
Media release: Changes to Eastern Ranges After Hours Medical Service (ERAHMS)
June 23, 2016EMPHN previously operated two after-hours medical clinics, one in Healesville and the other co-located at the Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully.
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New dermatology information available in HealthPathways Melbourne
June 23, 2016A suite of clinical and referral dermatology pathways are now live. HealthPathways Melbourne have localised the pathways with clinical input from GPs and specialist dermatologists across the HealthPathways Melbourne catchment.
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