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Medical interns arrive on the Mid North Coast THE Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has welcomed 25 new medical interns to hospitals across the Coffs Harbour and Hastings Macleay clinical networks. Having completed their orientation, the junior doctors are already providing care to local patients and support to the region’s health staff. MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong said, “These junior doctors will play a critical role in supporting the Mid North Coast community and I wish them the very best as they embark on this exciting next step in their careers. “We hope that working in regional healthcare
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Hastings Macleay Clinical Network’s new junior doctors Dr Andrew Wu, Dr Anthony Barrett, Dr Matthew Brunet, Dr Naeel Radwi, Dr Leandra McIntosh and Dr Kate Stacey are welcomed by MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (second from left) and Director of Prevocational Education and Training Dr Leigh Cummins (right). Photo: MNCLHD.
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Mobi matting trial at Town Beach ensures access for all
By Rachael THORPE
IN 2021 physiotherapist Bec Dalzell contacted Port Macquarie Hastings Council with the idea of getting mobi matting onto beaches on the
Mid North Coast. The specially designed matting provides a flat surface
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