News and progress

General practices from across the Murrumbidgee region have commenced participating in this year's Living Well, Your Way Winter Strategy program. This year, 36 practices are participating, the biggest cohort in its seven-year history.

The Living Well, Your Way Pharmacy Screening Program has been extended until 30 September 2025 with 24 pharmacies continuing to screen patients. Patients identified as at risk of COPD or CHF are referred to their GP for further assessment.

The Living Well, Your Way Summer Strategy is a Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network led initiative, held between October and May 2024-25. The initiative successfully introduced a new model of care, nurse-led clinics, at 17 general practices across the region.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and innovation, the nurses from the Temora Medical Complex have been doing something extraordinary for the elderly residents of their town.

Denise, a 60-year-old woman was recently transferred to Wagga Base Hospital after presenting to ED at the Tumbarumba Hospital.    

Michael has completed Pulmonary Rehab at Temora Hospital.  He was a regular attendee of the group, travelling near 40km from Ariah Park to participate and help better manage his COPD.  

Read our Year in Review to find out the highlights of the program to date.

Do you have a patient with acute or subacute respiratory illness who requires daily medical review but can otherwise manage at home?