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Renewing Our Commitment to Strengthen the Healthcare System

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) have reaffirmed their strong partnership by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Domestic Violence Prevention Month: GPs Receive Training to Spot Hidden Signs of Domestic Abuse

May marks the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, which raises awareness about domestic and family violence (DFV) and reinforces the message that violence won’t be tolerated.

Be a Local Health Hero: Get Vaccinated Before Winter Hits

With winter fast approaching, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is calling on community members to take simple steps that can make a big difference by staying up to date with their vaccinations.

Shaping the Future of Ageing: Wentworth Healthcare Hosts Inaugural Healthy Ageing Conference

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), held their inaugural Healthy Ageing Conference at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith on Saturday 5 April. Over 100 health professionals attended the event including general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.

Is your Doctor Closed this Easter? Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Department…

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is reminding the community that the hospital is not the only option when your doctor is closed over the upcoming Easter and Anzac Day public holidays.

Wentworth Healthcare welcomes new Board Director

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is pleased to welcome new Board Director Ms Janja Bojanic to the Board.

Are You Good to Go? Advance Care Planning Week

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is encouraging everyone, regardless of age or health status, to start thinking about their future healthcare plans this National Advance Care Planning Week which runs from 17 to 23 March 2025.  

Have Your Say: Suicide Prevention Training Survey

Suicidal distress is a human response to overwhelming suffering, and we all can provide immediate help to people who are in suicidal distress. 

Coping with Holiday Stress

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is
reminding the community to look after their mental health this holiday season. While many people
look forward to this time of year, it can also be a time of heightened anxiety, stress and loneliness
for others.

Do you know where to go when your doctor is closed this Holiday Season?

Did you know that injuries due to preventable accidents spike during the Christmas-New Year period?

Your GP Can Be a Safe Place to Seek Support

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign. This global campaign runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, through to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day.

System modelling and simulation could help change the face of youth mental health in our region

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is proud to be part of the Right Care, First Time, Where You Live research program that is focussed on improving the mental health of young people across Australia.
 

Wentworth Healthcare encourages locals to have their say in Survey

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is asking the community for their feedback and insights into their individual health experiences across the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith local government areas.
 

Mental Health Month - Let's Talk About It

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme ‘Let’s Talk About It’ encourages self-reflection and open conversations about our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Local domestic and family violence program expands

On Thursday, 26 September, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, together with Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman MP, were proud to launch the expansion of the Care and Connect domestic and family violence program to include sexual violence and child sexual abuse.