Women need clear and accurate information on alcohol risk
Australian research has found that people who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding want health professionals to ask them about alcohol consumption, and want clear and accurate information about the risks. To support conversations between health professionals and patients, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has launched new information resources for health
World Head and Neck Cancer Day
July 27 is World Head and Neck Cancer Day – a day to promote awareness for this complex form of cancer. Head and neck cancer (HNC) is not just one type of cancer, it includes more than 10 different cancers that can affect a person’s mouth, tongue, throat, salivary glands, skin or voice box. The
Monkeypox poster for use in clinic Â
New South Wales Health has released a Monkeypox poster that can be utilised by GP or medical clinics. The poster includes information about symptoms of Monkeypox, what to do if you have symptoms and a QR code with more information. Download the poster here. There have been 19 cases of monkeypox identified in NSW since
Rare Cancers Australia patient support program Â
Rare Cancers Australia is a nationally registered charity aiming to improve the lives and health outcomes of people living with a rare, less common or complex cancer. Common cancers are usually accompanied by an optimal care pathway. Unfortunately, this is not the case for people diagnosed with a rare, less common or complex cancer and
Palliative care and preparing for death workshop in Bellingen
Integrative Community Palliative Care are running a ‘Palliative Care and Preparing for Death Workshop’ in Bellingen, 30 – 31 July 2022 for health care workers. Confronting death can be overwhelming if people are not prepared, however, by developing deeper insights, accompanying the dying becomes a unique experience that brings a sense of reverence and fulfilment.
Simple routine blood test in general practice could be the answer to an earlier dementia diagnosis
An update on the Markers in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Study (The MiND Study): At just under two years into the study, the team are pleased to report that they have recruited over 450 participants across general practices, memory clinics, and medical specialist (neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry) consulting room across Australia. This is an extremely positive response, particularly
Share your views on Zoster vaccines
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Secretariat advises that a public consultation is now open on the recommended use of Zoster vaccines for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. The public consultation document can be accessed on Citizen Space at:Â Proposed Changes to the Recommended use of Zoster Vaccines – Australian Government Department of
Let’s talk hypertension in primary care
Join Dr Austin May as he facilitates a conversation on hypertension management in the primary care setting. He will be with Dr Stephen Moore, Professor Neil Smart and Ingrid Sivertsen. Hypertension is a significant threat to population health. Globally, high blood pressure is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths every year.* Hypertension is
Department of Health streamlines PPE ordering
The Department of Health has streamlined the ordering of personal protective equipment (PPE). Under the Australian Government’s ‘Living with COVID’ primary care package, PPE deliveries from the National Medical Stockpile will now be sent directly to your place of practice. They will be delivered by logistics company DHL Australia, rather than through Healthy North Coast.
Text to detect: national heart health check recall program
LAST CALL to be a part of ‘Text to Detect 2022’ – the largest quality improvement program of its kind in Australian primary care. Enrolment is already underway, but the Heart Foundation will consider expressions of interest received by 29 July from practices who meet the eligibility criteria. Text to Detect supports targeted identification and
Education webinar: bowel cancer screening
The Australian Department of Health, GPEx and the Jodi Lee Foundation invite GPs, practice nurses and their clinics to attend a free 30-minute webinar focusing on the skills and knowledge to support patient participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). The webinar will cover: the roles of the GP and practice nurse patient
Free flu shots extended to 17 July Â
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced (30 JUN) that free flu shots for New South Wales residents will be extended until 17 July. Latest data is showing only one in 4 children under 5 has had their flu shot and children 5 to 15 have even lower data. The Minister is encouraging families to book
