Clinical societies to talk PTSD and next year’s CPD calendar
This November and December, Healthy North Coast’s regional clinical societies will come together to discuss screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the different management and local referral options available. As part of this presentation and discussion, you’ll hear from Dr Hilton Koppe, a Northern Rivers general practitioner, turned patient, turned writer. As the author
Quit smoking: First 2000 Days webinar series
The 12th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series aims to provide you with the understanding and confidence to support patients or clients to consider stopping smoking, or help you to assist someone who is on their journey to become smoke free. Registration is essential to attend the workshop. To register, visit the Blue Sky
Heart-healthy eating simplified: a recipe for change
Hosted by the Heart Foundation in partnership with the World Heart Federation, this free webinar will explore the latest evidence on heart-healthy eating patterns. The webinar will also examine strategies and tools to make translation and implementation of heart-healthy eating patterns easier for your patients. An expert panelists’ discussion will translate the latest evidence, focus
Ageing and End-of-Life Workshop captures valuable insights
Healthy North Coast held an ageing and end-of-life workshop on 12 October in Ballina, attended by members of the public, as well as ageing and palliative care sector employees. This is the first of two workshops to explore journeys in ageing and end-of-life, with the second one to be held in Coffs Harbour in early
CPD is changing for doctors across Australia
The Medical Board of Australia is changing what continuing professional development (CPD) looks like not only for GPs, but for doctors of every specialty. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has developed online tools to help you understand the changes and seamlessly integrate CPD into your working life. The RACGP is offering an
GP22 tackles the future of general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practice’s ‘GP22’ conference offers rich clinical content, plenary speakers, opportunities for professional development and access to a vibrant general practice community. GP22 is being held in Melbourne from 25-27 November and promises to tackle some of the biggest issues facing general practice in Australia. Headlining the program is Prof.
The importance of coordinating end-of-life patient care
Flinders University’s new End-of-Life Essentials module, ‘The Importance of Coordinating Patient Care‘, explores end-of-life care needs through ‘George’. The scenario takes place during George’s transfer from his residential aged care facility to hospital, and after assessment, back to his facility. Patients at the end of life have usually been receiving services from various health professionals for
Back to Health conference tickets still available — last day to register
Healthy North Coast’s first Back to Health Conference is shaping up to be a great three days of learning, networking and focus on preventive health, all on beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country at Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour, from 21 – 23 October. Registrations close 8pm Tuesday 11 October, but there’s still time to take advantage of
The First 2000 Days Webinar Series: Refugee Health
The 10th session of the First 2000 Days Webinar Series will highlight the difficulties that humanitarian refugees face when settling in Australia and what you can do as professionals to support these families in their health journey. Michele Greenwood will present this session from 10:00am – 11:30am on 11 October 2022. Register here. Michelle started the nurse
Survey will help to determine male health training and resource needs
Are you a health or medical professional who sees males in your practice? Healthy Male wants to hear from you. Healthy Male provides accredited training activities, evidence-based clinical resources, best practice guidelines and the latest news on male health. They’ve created a quick survey to ensure they continue to meet your needs effectively and efficiently
Dr Caroline West to facilitate Back to Health conference in October (21—23)
Healthy North Coast is excited to announce that Dr Caroline West, general practitioner and host of the ABC TV series ‘Ask the Doctor’, will facilitate our 3-day Back to Health conference in October. Dr West will not only keep the agenda on track, she will help to set the tone for the entire program. Back to
The First 2000 Days webinar series: Oral Health
This webinar will focus on the importance of good oral health in the first 2000 days of life. Vanessa Amos will present the session. Vanessa is the District Oral Health Program Coordinator and is the Senior Oral Health Therapist for the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD). Register here for Vanessa’s Oral Health presentation,
