THE region’s primary health network is keen to connect local health organisations to help break down the hold of chronic diseases in the area, with “speed dating” nights being planned in the hope of developing partnerships and new models of care.
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The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is seeking expressions of interest from local health organisations to get involved in the collaborative health project, to facilitate connection between organisations and individuals to test new models of care and share knowledge.
“In our region, we have some concerning statistics, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the region 15.6 per cent higher than the NSW average, and asthma rates almost 20 per cent above NSW levels,” HNECC PHN chief executive officer Richard Nankervis said.
Mr Nankervis said the aim of the initiative was to facilitate a more connected health care system, to eventually reduce “the pressure on already over-stretched hospital services”.
Organisations can register their interest to participate in the collaborative health innovation project via www.hneccphn.com.au/INNOV8
