Health

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

Support group for woman with early breast cancer. Local Physio Silpa with also be giving a talk on pelvic floor health and breast cancer treatment. Held at Goldfields Woman's Health Care Centre, 15 Dugan Street, Kalgoorlie RVSP to Sandy, McGrath Nurse - 0407 384 936

The Rural Health West CPD REACT workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering cardiac arrest, major trauma in both adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills, REACT is a highly interactive workshop, with participants predominantly involved in practical skill stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility:  All medical practitioners are welcome to register with priority given to currently practising rural and remote medical practitioners. Length: Two days. 8.00am-5.00pm Cost: $2,200 (incl GST). The cost of this workshop is...

Esperance Workshop Date:     Thursday, 26th November 2020 Time:     8.15am - 1:00pm (VC starting at 8.30 and lunch 12:30pm) Esperance Health Campus, Hicks Street, Esperance, Conference Room Registrations essential: RSVP by Tuesday, 17th November 2020 Register Here

Information Session - Kalgoorlie Mental Health Step-Up Step-Down Service From early 2021, Neami National will be delivering a new Step-Up Step-Down service in Kalgoorlie to support people experiencing mental health challenges in a residential setting. Would you like to find out more about the service? Meet the Service Manager, as well as Neami National WA State Manager Nicole Jolly, and Clinical Services Regional Manager Naomi Beare, and find out more about the service and employment opportunities. Includes morning tea. Wednesday 9 December. Drop in anytime from 10am -12pm De Bernales Bar & Bistro, 193 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie For for more...

Please join the Goldfields Health Professionals Network and fellow members for a End of Year Celebration! Thursday, 10th December 2020 6:00pm to 7:30pm Kalgoorlie Hotel Balcony 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 Too RSVP, please click here  For more information, contact Hayley Selleck hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au 0417 631 321

Look at how illness can affect blood glucose levels and why it is important to be prepared with a sick day plan. What to consider in preparing a sick day plan. Look at resources available to help people manage at times when they are unwell Register here.

For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. This session will discuss causes and treatment of hypos, but most importantly, how to prevent it Register Here