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This two-part online workshop will provide primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The online workshops will also cover strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlight the importance of contact tracing and partner notification. Targeted at General practitioners, practice nurses, and other health professionals practicing in primary care in WA. This course is FREE. Part 1: 24 February 2021, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST) Part 2: 03 March 2021, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST) Please note that you will need to attend both workshops in...

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Kalgoorlie hospital is commencing a series of breakfast meetings. These are primarily targeting GPs, but anyone interested can join. Friday, 5th March, between 7am and 8am. Topic: Carrier screening and NIPT, an overview Presenter: Dr Joanna Keen, GP Obstetrician The presentation can be attended either online, or in person on the Kalgoorlie maternity ward. For online access, attendees need to RSVP to me via email to arrange access. (joanna.keen@health.wa.gov.au)  

Come to Kalgoorlie's first ever NDIS Peer-to-Peer Network Support Meeting The Peer-to-Peer Networks WA project helps people living with any form of disability and/or mental health condition, along with their support networks to link to activities that can; build personal connections, assist with access to, and sharing of information, as well as learning from their peers. Join us for a tea/coffee and conversation around all things NDIS at Kalgoorlie's first Peer Network Meeting for people with disability and their family/support networks. Date: March 5 2021 Time: 10am to 12pm Venue: Goldfields Women's Health Care Centre, 15 Dugan Street Kalgoorlie. For...

This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes To Register, Click Here      

Breakfast with Dr Ann O'Neill Come and join the Goldfields Women's Health Care Centre for a breakfast with Dr Ann O'Neill talking about how to live life after significant grief and trauma. At $25 a head, a full buffet breakfast will be available to patrons at the Tower Hotel. Date: 9th of March Time: 8am. This breakfast event will be inspiring and empowering - and spaces are limited. Book your tickets at https://www.gwhcc.org.au/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=38      

**Please note venue has now been changed to Kalgoorlie Overland Motel** Goldfields Health Professionals Network Education Series - Diabetes  Date: Thursday, 11th March 2021 Venue: Kalgoorlie Overland Motel Time: 6.30 -9.00pm Cost: No charge, this event is free for Goldfields Health Professionals Network Members, to join for free, click here RSVP: Please register here If you have any queries, please email hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au For More Information, GOHPN Diabetes Flyer FINAL      

Hormonal changes can have a major impact on blood glucose levels. This webinar will discuss how periods of hormonal changes, such as menstruation and menopause, may affect diabetes management and how to manage blood glucose levels during those times. To Register, Click Here      

One of our credentialed diabetes educators, will help you to identify the different groups of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes and what you might need to consider in determining which medication to try next To Register, Click Here      

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS OPEN 11th FEBRUARY 2021 Topics Include: Workplace knee injury Peri-Operative analgesia for Orthopaedics Ankle sprains and Instability Date: Thursday, 25th March 2021 Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie Time: 6.00-7.00pm Registration & Dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm Interactive sessions Cost: No charge, this event is brought to you by St John of God Murdoch Hospital and Coastal Orthopaedics RSVP: Please register at www.sjog.org.au/murdochgps If you have any queries, please email gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au CPD Points: • This event entitles you to receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP. • This event is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Council • Australian...

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: • Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). • Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport. • Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations,...