Sydney Health Weekly

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN office relocating to Mascot
In August 2018, we will be closing our Ashfield and Kogarah offices and relocating to a new office at Level 5, 201 Coward Street Mascot. The move will save money on rent and infrastructure and allow our staff to more effectively provide support to you from a central location within our region. We are committed to ensuring there will be no disruption to the level of support services we currently offer across the entirety of our region. Once we have firmer advice on dates, we will communicate this directly with you. If you have any enquiries regarding the move, please email communications@cesphn.com.au.

Gonorrhoea antimicrobial resistance
Two cases of gonorrhoea with high level resistance to antibiotics were diagnosed in Australia in February and March 2018. One case had recent sex in Southeast Asia and the other case had no recent overseas travel. It is likely that there are undetected cases and this is of concern as treatment is complex.
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TGA safety advisory alert on Fluad - risk to patients with latex allergy
Consumers and health professionals are advised that, for the 2018 influenza season, natural rubber latex is present in the sheath covering the needle of trivalent influenza vaccine Fluad. Fluad is available for people aged 65 years and over through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
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Important information on flu vaccine order and storage

There's no limit on the number of orders per month for government funded flu vaccines
Do not crowd the vaccines by overfilling the shelves, this places all vaccines at risk
Always store the vaccines in their original packaging from the manufacturer as this helps to protect them from temperature fluctuations and UV light.
Do not take vaccines out of packaging until administering to patients

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Psoriatic Arthritis Clinic Rheumatology Department Concord Hospital
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis which affects up to one in three psoriasis sufferers. Concord Hospital has developed a specific clinic aimed at the identification and care of patients with psoriatic arthritis. It seeks to assess any psoriasis sufferers with significant musculoskeletal complaints.
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Answering GPs frequently asked questions about self-collection of HPV samples
GP and cervical screening expert Dr Lara Roeske has developed a series of videos designed to address GPs most frequently asked questions regarding self-collection of human papillomavirus samples.
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Event: Cultural diversity and alcohol and other drug treatment panel discussion
On Wednesday 9 May, join Dr Norman Swan from Radio National’s Health Report and a panel of experts from drug and alcohol, multicultural health and community for an informative and thought-provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for culturally diverse clients.
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Invitation for your participation in a research study
The School of Public Health at Sydney University are seeking GPs who have any experience with the Home Medicines Review program to participate in an important study being conducted by researchers in the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. Researchers are studying polypharmacy in the older population with the aim to develop strategies to increase patient involvement in decision making about their medicines.
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Event: Cultural diversity and alcohol and other drug treatment panel discussion
On Wednesday 9 May, join Dr Norman Swan from Radio National’s Health Report and a panel of experts from drug and alcohol, multicultural health and community for an informative and thought-provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for culturally diverse clients.
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

CESPHN Health and Disability Interface eNewsletter
We are excited to announce the launch of the CESPHN Health and Disability Interface eNewsletter! The newsletter aims to provide information and updates about the developments that are taking place at the intersection between health and disability in the CESPHN region. It features a selection of current news items, resources and upcoming events relevant to this interface.
Click here to view the April newsletter. Please contact Sarah O'Connor if you would like to be placed on the distribution list.

Free Korean diabetes education seminar at Ashfield Town Hall
Diabetes NSW and ACT are holding a free half day seminar on diabetes self-management on Saturday 19 May 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm. Topics include making healthy eating easy, physical activity and the annual cycle of care presented by a Korean speaking GP.
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My Health Record in Pharmacy

At: Sheraton on the Park, Boardroom 5, L5, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney
On: Monday 30 April 7.00 pm dinner and presentations
For: Pharmacists