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Diabetes education

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be scary and overwhelming but support is available. Our Diabetes Educators can help clients to better understand and manage their diabetes.
Advocacy for healthcare in NQ: an online discussion

All GPs across Northern Queensland are invited to to participate in an online discussion with Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM MP and special guest Principal Medical Advisor to the Department of Health Prof Michael Kidd AM, facilitated by NAPHL Chairman and GP Dr Michael Clements. REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 19
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Australia Day Award nomination for dedication to indigenous health

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited (NAPHL) Indigenous Outreach Worker Mettassa Zaro has been nominated for a Townsville Citizen of the Year award in recognition of his dedication to indigenous health.
NAPHL helps break world record

We did it! Northern Australia Primary Health Limited helped to break the Guinness World Record for the most people wearing high-visibility vests in the one location and it was all for a good cause.
Back to school lunchbox ideas

What you should be packing in your child's lunchbox according to a dietitian. SEE HER TIPS>>
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Suffering from hypothyroidism? Exercise can help

Have you been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid? An Exercise Physiologist shares how getting active can help alleviate symptoms like weight gain, weak and sore muscles, low energy and moodiness.
Advocacy for healthcare in NQ: an online discussion

All GPs across Northern Queensland are invited to to participate in an online discussion with Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM MP and special guest Principal Medical Advisor to the Department of Health Prof Michael Kidd AM, facilitated by NAPHL Chairman and GP Dr Michael Clements. REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 19
Avoiding poor nutrition with IBD

Eating can be complicated for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It's just as important to replace nutritional deficiencies as it is to avoid foods that trigger symptoms. Read our Dietitian Carla's tips.
Stop using hot weather to skip workouts

Don't let the rising mercury get in the way of your workout. We've got some tips from one of our accredited Exercise Physiologists about exercising safely in the heat.
“A nurse is not a job, it’s your identity, it’s who you are as a person.”

Refugee Health Nurse Kylie shares what drives her passion for equal access to healthcare and what made her decide to become a nurse.
How to look after your mental health following a natural disaster

As Townsville reflects on the 2019 monsoon event, NAPHL Health Hub mental health clinicians are encouraging locals to be mindful of their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Donate to NAPHL and help us to continue to deliver health services to people who are disadvantaged, suffer chronic or complex health conditions, or live in remote locations. Read more

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