Health

The South West Health Research Collaborative (SWHRC) invites you to join us for a webinar on Thursday 3 September 2020 from 12pm – 1pm. Host: Dianne Ritson, CEO, Lishman Health Foundation Chair: Professor Gary Geelhold, Executive Director of the Western Australian Health Telehealth Translation Network (WAHTN) Presenters: Dr Andrew Kirke and Emma Jamieson - South West Gestational Diabetes Research Team Register here. Due to the potential to improve birth outcomes for mothers and babies, screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), defined as high blood sugar levels first detected in pregnancy, is recommended for pregnant women. The recommended oral glucose tolerance...

Dr Stephen Watson will be conducting a free Weight-loss Surgery information session in Kalgoorlie, not only for patients but for all interested Health Professionals. Date:      September 7th Venue:   Railway Motel, Prospector Room. Time:     6.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to give information on the various surgeries for weight loss. It will also focus on the before and after care and the team involved. It will also provide information of the aftercare program with face to face or telehealth consultations, blood tests, dietitians and exercise physiologists. Please Register Here  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/information-session-weight-loss-surgery-and-life-long-benefits-tickets-118407338537

Wednesday 9 September 2020 6.30pm - 7.30pm AWST Presented by: Gae Nuttall - MDA Risk Advisor Dr Jane Deacon - MDA Manager, Medico-Legal Advisory Services Dr Olga Ward - Rural Health Medical Advisor Topics: 1. Business processes and impact on business operations 2. HR processes 3. What would you do if a colleague was suddenly incapacitated? 4. Personal impact on staff and patients Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1105304263716388619

Thursday 10 September 7.00–8.00 pm AWST This webinar explores strategies GPs can share with parents to support their teenage boys. It covers the developmental stages and associated behaviours, navigating the unexpected, and strategies for parents to help their boys grow into healthy and happy individuals. Register here.

Friday 11 September 2020 Kalgoorlie Hospital PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020. PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are...

Presenters: Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician Who is welcome to attend? ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response ALL student health care workers Attend in person in Kalgoorlie or via video-conference By the end of this session you will: Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia Understand the principles of contact tracing Understand how these principles...

Presenters: Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician Who is welcome to attend? ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response ALL student health care workers Attend in person in Kalgoorlie or via video-conference By the end of this session you will: Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia Understand the principles of contact tracing Understand how these principles...

Connect with Diabetes is a free diabetes information session for anyone who would like to know a bit more about the condition • find out if you or your family are at risk • better understand diabetes and the importance of self management • find out what you are entitled to receive under the NDSS • find out what local health services are available in your area • make small changes to live a healthier life with your family Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020 Time: 9:00am - 11:30am Venue: Goldfields Art Centre Function room, 35 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie RSVP: Monday,...

Living with Insulin (type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes) Date: 24 September 2020 Time: 12.45pm - 4:00pm The Living with Insulin workshop for people living with type 2 diabetes provides you with key information to help you understand insulin, the different products and equipment available, and the importance of looking after your blood glucose levels. At the end of this session you will leave with practical tips and tools that will support you to feel more comfortable and confident in caring for your diabetes. During this 3 hour session, you will learn about: What insulin does in your body and why you need it Products,...

An invitation to all Health Professionals in the Goldfields to attend a Networking Sundowner. Family Friendly, Partners and Children Welcome Friday 25th September 2020 5:30pm - 8.00pm Kalgoorlie Golf Course The Goldfields West Health Professionals Network aims to provide local health, nursing and medical practitioners with a central hub to access education events and resources, local news and an opportunity to socialise and network with other health professionals in the Goldfields. Includes food and beverages as well as entertainment for the kids RSVP to https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/goldfield-hpn-networking-sundowner/gohpn-sundowner/Site/Register For more information, contact Hayley Selleck hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au 0417 631 321