23 Jul 2024
Behind the Build with Dr Shweta Sharma
Recruitment for the new Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is underway, with Dr Shweta Sharma joining as Medical Director. Her progressive and positive approach will be key when the centre opens its first 20 beds in early 2025
22 Jul 2024
New link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer
The study found women with deep infiltrating endometriosis have a tenfold increase in risk for the cancer, but one GP expert has urged caution.
22 Jul 2024
Pregnancy diet could improve child’s heart health: Study
The study found women with deep infiltrating endometriosis have a tenfold increase in risk for the cancer, but one GP expert has urged caution.
22 Jul 2024
‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens
Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.
22 Jul 2024
Indoor gas poisoning warning
Tasmanians may put themselves or their families at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes, shacks, sheds, caravans and boats by using fuel-burning (gas, oil, kerosene, diesel, petrol) heating or cooking appliances inside, or in poorly ventilated areas.
22 Jul 2024
‘I don’t have any doubt whether I’m making a difference’
The RACGP has launched a GP training campaign to attract the next generation of doctors to the profession, as graduates spruik a job in the bush.
22 Jul 2024
Webinars on cervical screening for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients
NACCHO are hosting two CPD accredited webinars for healthcare workers on the cervical screening self-collection option. The webinars will focus on how to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix in their cervical screening.
22 Jul 2024
General Practice Census aims to create snapshot of current primary care workforce
SWSPHN is calling on local general practices and general practice staff to complete our first region-wide General Practice Census.
22 Jul 2024
Practice Nurse Profile – Clarissa Cuellar
Although she has only been a practice nurse for six months, Clarissa Cuellar is passionate about patient care and the difference she can make in people’s lives. Working at Eagle Vale Medical Centre,
19 Jul 2024
EOI open to establish medical and dental service at Oran Park
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from capable medical and dental centre service providers interested in fitting out, leasing and operating a medical and dental premises at Oran Park.