Thank you to all who completed the Health Needs Assessment survey on MySay. While this project is now closed, your input has been invaluable in shaping the stakeholder consultation section of the Health Needs Assessment...
Many general practices in Canberra have special clinics for mens health, but any GP can help with mens health issues. We're interested in hearing your say about where to go for men's health checks, how likely...
In the recent CHN Health Needs Assessment, several factors were identified that negatively impacted the ability of people with...
Some communities in the ACT now or in the future may not have enough GPs. This might be because there aren’t enough GPs or because the community’s healthcare...
Capital Health Network’s vision is for a connected health system that supports the health and wellbeing of people in the ACT. Our mission is to use local knowledge to make primary health care more accessible and effective, to enhance health...
Each year, about 1,815 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a gynaecological cancer arising in the ovaries, fallopian tubes or lining of the...
Endometriosis is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia, affecting 1 in 7 women. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of...
Veterans face unique physical and mental health challenges due to their exposure to combat and hazardous materials. These experiences can result in physical injuries and psychological conditions such as Post-Traumatic...
Everyone who completed the heart health survey lives with cardiovascular disease. All had visited their GP in the past 12 months and were comfortable with discussing lifestyle changes with their GP. Most people said health care in the ACT was...
Thank you to people who participated in the Digital Health Tools survey. You told us you find digital health tools convenient, make your care more efficient and help with...
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It begins when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in one...
CHN’s mission is to use local knowledge to make primary health care in the ACT accessible and effective.
Do you, or someone you know, work with a local community group, support group or...
On September 10th each year, communities from Australia and across the globe come together to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is led by the International Association for...
Saturday 11 October is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), a unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.
World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November to raise awareness and promote better care for people living with diabetes. This year’s theme, “Diabetes...