EMPHN funds pharmacists based in GP clinics to support better medications management
November 21, 2018An initiative funded by Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) aims to support older people to manage their medications safely.
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Preventing diabetes-related hospitalisations in Whittlesea, Mitchell and Murrindindi
November 07, 2018A new community-based service aims to prevent people living in Whittlesea, Mitchell and Murrindindi, being admitted to hospital because of diabetes.
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Doctors provide free help via app for urgent after-hours care during Melbourne Cup period
October 31, 2018People in Melbourne’s east and north-east are being encouraged to use the My Emergency Dr app over the Melbourne Cup holiday period for urgent after-hours health needs when their GP isn’t available.
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Boosting toddler immunisation rates in Monash and Yarra Ranges
October 31, 2018Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is working with Monash and Yarra Ranges Councils to help boost immunisation rates of children aged 24-27 months.
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Dr Stephen Duckett appointed Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network Chair
October 18, 2018Dr Stephen Duckett has been appointed Chair of the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) – the Australian Government funded PHN which works to improve the care and support people receive from health services in east and north-east Melbourne.
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Sons of the West kicking health goals in Melbourne’s north
October 11, 2018Thirty men from Melbourne’s north are now better equipped to manage their physical and mental health after graduating from the Sons of the West in the North men’s health program.
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HealthPathways Melbourne launches mental health resources
October 10, 2018HealthPathways Melbourne; a website for health professionals to access clinical and referral information; has launched a range of mental health pages, coinciding with Mental Health Month.
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Supporting ‘hidden carers’ of Chinese and Indian communities in Monash
September 11, 2018Support services are now much more accessible for carers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in the City of Monash.
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New funding helps Whittlesea young people access mental health and substance misuse services
September 04, 2018Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is funding new services at local youth services hub ‘EDGE’ to give young people in the City of Whittlesea better access to mental health, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) support services.
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New mental health program gives Max a LIFT
August 13, 2018A new mental health support program, LIFT, has supported more than 400 people seeking help for mental health concerns since it started in January 2018.
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