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Health professional Risk reduction webinar to celebrate World Heart Day 29th Sept. Title: The future of CVD risk assessment When? Tuesday 29th September 8.30-9.30pm AEST Where? Live and recorded, free Zoom webinar Heart Foundation have teamed up with the World Heart Federation to host a global clinical debate on the future of CVD risk assessment. Facilitated by Prof Garry Jennings and include expert panellists: Prof Stephen Nicholls, Prof Gemma Figtree and one of the world’s most highly regarded experts in CVD prevention and epidemiology, Prof Donald Lloyd-Jones from Northwestern University, Chicago. Our speakers will provide a timely update on the...

Thursday, 1 October 2020 9.00am – 3.00pm Venue in Kalgoorlie to be confirmed An opportunity for all clinicians involved in prescribing assistive technology for community aged care and disability to join us at our seminar aimed at reviewing the clinical advantages of equipment range and choice to achieve Independent Living, Rehabilitation and Reablement goals. Facilitated by our clinical educator and trainer, Annette Terranova. This seminar will feature • Mobility management with a focus on wheelchairs and powered mobility and seating options • Appropriate bed and mattress selection to support positive aging • Safe transfers and manual handling equipment • Bathroom...

Dr Watson is coming to Kalgoorlie on 5 October 2020 Have you considered weight loss surgery, but haven’t taken the next steps to find out if it is right for you? Dr Stephen Watson will be in Kalgoorlie on October 5 for bulk-billed face-to-face consultations to discuss your options for weight loss surgery. Dr Watson has appointments available. During the consultation, you can discuss both your weight loss goals and obtain information on which surgery may be right for you. Dr Stephen Watson has been a general and laparoscopic surgeon for over 20 years with broad experience in Australia and...

Join us for this free webinar to increase your role in hepatitis C treatment and cure Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever. Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. This 90 min webinar will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment. This webinar is targeted to general practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, primary care-based practitioners in WA. Presented by Dr Claire Italiano, Infectious Diseases Physician, Royal Perth Hospital Learning Outcomes - By the end...

Join us in Esperance lo Learn more about the Goldfields Health Professional Network Friday October 9th, 2020 5:30 - 7:30pm Lucky Bay Brewery Includes food and beverages RSVP to hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au  

Management Of  Cardiovascular Conditions - Telehealth Professional Education Program For WA Health Professionals End Rheumatic Heart Disease with Q & A Panel Tuesday 15th October 2020 12:30 - 1:30pm VC attendance only Click Here to register: https://www.subacutecare.org.au/j/index.php?option=com_chronoforms5&chronoform=EventRegistration  

Sign in – 11:45 am for 12:00 noon – 4.30 pm (WST) TRACS WA, WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West invite you to join us for this WA Stroke Care virtual symposium. Speakers include: • Sandra Lever, Coordinator of the Sexuality Clinic at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney, to discuss sexuality and intimacy post stroke. • Dr Alicia Massarotto, Consultant Geriatrician from Fremantle Hospital to discuss assessment and management of mood disorders following stroke. • Associate Professor Erin Godecke, Senior Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University and Senior Speech Pathologist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, to discuss Aphasia and...

Dr Watson is coming to Kalgoorlie on 26 October 2020 Have you considered weight loss surgery, but haven’t taken the next steps to find out if it is right for you? Dr Stephen Watson will be in Kalgoorlie on October 5 for bulk-billed face-to-face consultations to discuss your options for weight loss surgery. Dr Watson has appointments available. During the consultation, you can discuss both your weight loss goals and obtain information on which surgery may be right for you. Dr Stephen Watson has been a general and laparoscopic surgeon for over 20 years with broad experience in Australia and...

Thursday 29 October 7.00–8.00 pm AWST This webinar explores the physical and psychological impacts of climate change and climate related environmental changes, including how this can affect your patients and your practice. Register here.

Please be advised that the Goldfields Women's Health Care Centre will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Date:               Tuesday 3 November 2020 Time:               5.45pm for a 6.00pm Venue:             Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre, 15 Dugan St Kalgoorlie The Agenda will include: President's Address Confirmation of the 2019 minutes Annual, Financial and Auditors Reports Election of Officer Bearers You must be a financial member to vote, if you cannot attend the AGM and would like a copy of our annual report please email  oc@gwhcc.org.au. For more information and to register your attendance, please visit https://www.gwhcc.org.au/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=35