Events

You are invited to attend a free Health Professional Education webinar on ‘Childhood Asthma – Hot Topics’ Registration details are in the invitation below. With the recent changes to the PBS regarding commonly prescribed Flixotide Jnr it has led to more confusion around how to treat childhood asthma. Dr Oo will provide answers to the common questions we are being asked.  Can you diagnose asthma under 4 years •    What to do instead of Flixotide Junior Register for our webinar to learn more. Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician at...

Rural Health West in conjunction with Heart Foundation, WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association invite you to this interactive webinar to assist health professionals working in rural areas with Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hosted by: Helen McLean - Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Presented by: Nicole Skavik - Cardiac Rehabilitation CNS, Heart Health Support Service Webinar overview Cardiothoracic surgery Management Challenges Solutions for those in rural and remote areas

Emergency Airway Skills and Crisis Management (EAM) being held in Kalgoorlie on Friday 16 June 2023 are now open! Workshop details This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department...

Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time. Panel • Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) • Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW) •...

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP Calling all doctors! Don't miss out on our upcoming Patient Journey Education Event, local Kalgoorlie doctors will dive deep into two intriguing and challenging cases. Join us for an enlightening, engaging session where we will discuss two patient journeys from general practice in Kalgoorlie to the Kalgoorlie hospital. After the session we hope you will gain valuable insights on how local GP’s and the Kalgoorlie hospital can work together. Limited places - RSVP ESSENTIAL, please RSVP to toni.hawkins@rcswa.edu.au 6:30pm – 8:00pm Light Dinner Provided Rural Clinical School, St Albans Road, Kalgoorlie If you would like to attend,...