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
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
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
Interactive webinar unpacks diabetes and the heart
The Heart Foundation is inviting health professionals to join its next interactive webinar, where an expert panel will explore with you the latest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), including risk management and strategies. People with diabetes can be up to 4 times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. It is the risk
CareSearch offers enhanced palliative care resource
An expanded and enhanced online palliative care resource is now available for health professionals. The resource is Flinders University’s CareSearch Evidence Centre, which provides access to an expanded and upgraded range of evidence-based and translation materials for health professionals. This new centrepiece of the CareSearch website includes clinical evidence summaries, links to palliative care guidelines,
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
A second case of diphtheria of the throat has been confirmed in Northern New South Wales, as that of a 6-year-old child who was initially identified as a close family contact of the first announced case (a 2-year-old, 2 July 2022). The child is being cared for at a Northern NSW Local Health District hospital
Monkeypox resource page contains key information
The HealthPathways team has created a monkeypox resource page, which is now live. The page brings together key resources for clinicians who may be caring for people with symptoms of monkeypox, or who have concerns about monkeypox and may be seeking information. HealthPathways Clinical Editor Dr Sarah Mollard said the page has been developed in
The First 2000 Days webinar 3: Get Healthy in Pregnancy
The First 2000 Days webinar series aims to build the capacity of Mid North Coast service providers and health professionals who support families and young children with the priority health areas identified in the first 2000 days. The Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) Health Promotion team invites health professionals to attend session 3
Online short courses offer grief and bereavement training
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement has a number of online training courses available in July. Access to the self-paced courses opens on Monday, 4 July and ends on Sunday, 31 July. The topics for July are: Ability, Ageing and Dementia This course will take participants through an exploration of the many facets of
RACGP release Winter Planning Toolkit for GPs
RACGP has released their Winter Planning Toolkit to help GP practices consider winter preparedness activities for the health and safety of patients and staff. The toolkit will cover 7 modules, highlighting key priorities and principles. The toolkit includes information on: vaccination preventative measures testing managing patients providing care for priority populations staffing infection prevention education.
Mind CVD project needs your input
Mind CVD (cardiovascular disease) is a joint project between the Heart Foundation, the Stroke Foundation and Australian Centre for Heart Health. It aims to ensure Australians have improved access to information and support for their psychological wellbeing during their recovery from a heart event or stroke. By 2024, the project will deliver: information and resources
