US Edition'Critical Health Challenge' Kills Hundreds, but Suffering Eased with Help
- In the Hunter New England district, diabetes is a "critical health challenge," affecting one in eight people, according to the Minns government.
- The diabetes Medibus program aims to provide equitable access to diabetes care, as emphasized by NSW Health Minister Ryan Park.
- More than 550 diabetes-related deaths and 1500 type 2 diabetes hospitalizations occur in the district each year, according to health statistics.
- Professor Sham Acharya noted improvements in diabetes markers among patients receiving care through the program, leading to better health outcomes.
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Newcastle Herald
'Critical health challenge' kills hundreds, but suffering eased with help
Diabetes a big issue in Newcastle and the Hunter, with 1 in 8 affected and many undiagnosed. Health Minister Ryan Park says the Medibus is coming to Newcastle.
Medibus to enhance diabetes care in Hunter and New England, Australia
The NSW Government in Australia has launched Medibus, a mobile diabetes clinic designed to enhance access to care for rural communities.The post Medibus to enhance diabetes care in Hunter and New England, Australia appeared first on Hospital Management.
Australian first “Medibus” for diabetes rolls out to Hunter New England region
A quarter of a million people live in rural and remote parts of the Hunter New England Health District and specialist care for diabetes is a long way away for many of them. But now an Australian-first bus is set to take health professionals to the bush. Medibus tour: Narrabri – 17-18 June Wee Waa …
Increased diabetes care across the Hunter and New England region
Access to holistic diabetes care for rural and remote communities across the Hunter and New England regions is set to improve with the launch of a new custom-built Medibus. The Medibus is a fully equipped mobile health clinic which brings specialist multidisciplinary teams to towns with limited access to healthcare, including endocrinologists, a diabetes educator, Aboriginal health worker, dietitian and podiatrist. These clinical teams support p…
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