Tuesday 28 July 2020 7.00–8.30 pm (AWST) Cost: Free for members   This webinar provides an update on the recommendations in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia presentation in general practice. Therefore, the ability to correctly diagnose, treat and manage not only atrial fibrillation, but the related comorbid conditions contributing to this disease is vital. This webinar explores investigating and detecting atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic risk, pharmacologic management, procedural therapies and lifestyle modifications for the patient. This webinar is presented by Associate Professor Chris Judkins, General and Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology. This...

Wednesday 29 July 2020  |  6.00pm-9.00pm Jimblebar Room - Wanangkura Stadium, Port Hedland The Pilbara Health Professionals Network invites all Pilbara health professionals to join us at this Education and Networking event. This education session will focus on the management of chronic and end-stage kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (Indigenous Australians), capturing the end-stage kidney disease journey from the commencement of renal replacement therapy through to the management of post-transplant care. You must register to attend this event. Click here to register.

30 July 2020 12.30pm-1.15pm AEST (10.30am - 11.15am) Hear from the Chair of the Standards expert committee, Dr Louise Acland. RACGP members receive a 25% discount. Register here.

Thursday 30 July 2020 11:00am (WST) The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is hosting a webinar on Thursday 30 July 2020 with guest presenters Kelli Owen from the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce (NIKTT), and Dr Janet Kelly and Kate Schwartzkopff from the University of Adelaide. The webinar will be followed by an open Q & A session. The webinar will run for approximately 40 minutes and is free to attend. The power of stories: navigating the journey of kidney disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will provide an overview of kidney health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The webinar will be led by Gemma West, Research Officer at the...

Thursday, 30 July 2020 6:00-7:00pm AWST  (8:00-9:00pm AEST) The Australian Digital Health Agency in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance and Allied Health Professions Australia is pleased to be hosting a webinar for allied healthcare professionals. This webinar has been tailored specifically for allied healthcare professionals and will include a panel discussion with representatives sharing their experiences with using digital health technology. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered in this session will include: Using technology to enhance business and improve levels of care Integrate telehealth, My Health Record and secure messaging into normal practice Improve patient...

Thursday 6th August 2020 10.00am-2.00pm Assist with the creation of a place based action plan for our community. The Community Wellbeing Action Plan will be designed for our community by our community. We encourage stakeholders, service providers, businesses and community champions to become involved. The Community Wellbeing Action Plan will be developed to address Mental Wellbeing, Suicide Prevention and Postvention supports for your community. This is your community! This is your plan! Get involved. MORNING TEA AND LUNCH PROVIDED Location: Newman House For more information contact Kesi-Maree.Prior@health.wa.gov.au Pilbara Mental Health WA Country Health Service

6 August 2020 6pm – 7pm (AEST) Register here.

Registrations for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Obstetric Emergencies (OBS), being held in Karratha on Friday 7 August 2020, are now open!   Workshop details This free, full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Please see our flyer or visit our website using the link below for more information.   Eligibility Open to all medical practitioners and nurses/midwives. Priority will be given to those within the...

Tuesday 11 August 7.00–8.00 pm AWST This webinar explores how to distinguish high-risk birthmark features correctly. This webinar provides a classification framework to assist in accurate differentiation and diagnosis, current treatment recommendations and ongoing management and monitoring requirements. Register here.