Health

Tuesday 16 June 2020 11:00am to 12:30 pm (AEST) A Forum for the whole community to discuss the implications of the government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. Can we kickstart the economy without increasing infection risk? Will those at heightened risk need to double down on isolation? Is it time to roll out personal protection equipment? Now that the government is banking on a strategy of trace, track and treat to control community cluster outbreaks, it is more critical than ever that it engages with those leaders who listen to and are heard by their communities. Tell us what governments need to...

Jun 16, 2020 11:00 AM (WST) From 1 July 2020 some important changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and recommendations for pneumococcal, meningococcal and hepatitis A vaccination will take effect. The pneumococcal vaccination recommendations and schedule will change to reflect the current best clinical evidence in preventing pneumococcal disease in adults and in people with conditions that increase their risk of disease. The changes seek to simplify vaccination advice by making it easier to understand who should get vaccinated, and when and which vaccine they should get. The meningococcal vaccinations funded through the NIP will change to better protect...

Tuesday 16th June 2020 7:00pm – 8:00 pm (AEST) Professor Paul Van Buynder, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist In this presentation we look at the burden of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Australia, discuss the rationale and importance of vaccination & vaccine options to prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease and look at the evidence available currently from use in a real world setting. Learning Objectives: Describe the burden and impact of invasive meningococcal disease Discuss recommendations for meningococcal vaccines Discuss meningococcal B vaccines Understand real world evidence for meningococcal B vaccines Find out more and register here.

Tuesday 17 June 7:00pm (AEST) James Cook University (JCU) is running a series of webinars for supervisors and registrars on Tuesday evenings in collaboration with General Practice Training Queensland (GPTQ). These webinars are designed to provide up-to-date information on relevant topics. Register for the next webinars in the series: 'Dentistry for GPs (Tues 9 June) and 'Sexual Health' (Tues 17 June).

17 June 2020 7:30pm (AEST) Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) is offering a free webinar on Wednesday 17 June at 7.30pm. Moderated by Dr Joseph Doyle and Dr Jane Davies, Dr Samar Ojaimi (immunologist at Monash Medical Centre), Dr Julian Elliott (infectious diseases physician and leader of the COVID Clinical Evidence Taskforce), Dr Dani Goh (intensivist at Westmead) will discuss Controversies in COVID-19 Management. Register here.

Join RACGP Rural's online meet-up to connect with your rural and remote colleagues and share your experiences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the RACGP WA faculty, this one hour meeting will highlight a Western Australian GP story, with Dr Mandy Villis from Mount Barker sharing how they are tackling the current pandemic. This meet-up encourages discussions and conversations; connecting you with your rural and remote colleagues. Date:     Wednesday 17 June 2020 Time:     7.00–8.00 pm AWST Venue: Online   Register now

Thursday 18 June 7.15pm-8.15pm This WA Primary Health Alliance webinar will look at (re)building trust with patients, in the wake of COVID-19. Panelists include Dr Lyn Wren - Practice Principal, Quinns Mindarie Super Clinic, Dr Sean Stephens - Practice Principal, Next Practice Victoria Park and Raelene Tully - Practice Manager, Murray Medical. Register here.

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Pregnancy and dietary requirements during diabetes: Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA.

Mon, 22 June 2020  02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Telehealth Health Professional Upskilling with Diabetes WA. Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA Mandy will be providing an overview of the nutritional requirements for pregnant women. How do nutritional requirements change for women who are pregnant? What are the main messages that we can discuss with pregnant women, with or without diabetes? Are there specific nutritional considerations for pregnant women with diabetes? Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for...

Mon, 22 June 2020 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA Mandy will be providing an overview of the nutritional requirements for pregnant women. How do nutritional requirements change for women who are pregnant? What are the main messages that we can discuss with pregnant women, with or without diabetes? Are there specific nutritional considerations for pregnant women with diabetes? Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes....