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Central and Eastern Sydney PHN this October
Twenty minutes every two years could save your patient's life
In 2012, breast cancer accounted for 12% of all cancer diagnoses in NSW. Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. GPs are encouraged to ask their women when their last mammogram was, and have the conversation about the importance of regular two-yearly mammograms. Click here to read more
EIS Health Ltd - Call for Expressions of Interest for Director positions
EIS Health Ltd is seeking expressions of interest for election to its Board of Directors. Please find attached information on the EoI process and the Director position description for the upcoming Director vacancies. Click here to read more
Effective care remains front of mind for transition to PSS
Our Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program will transition to the Psychological Support Services (PSS) program on 1 December 2016. Click here to read more
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Domestic violence and women from CALD backgrounds Domestic violence is recognised as a crime in Australia, and is experienced across all cultural groups, however many culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women, in particular recent arrivals, refugee and immigrant women, do not have this important information. Click here to read more |
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Could your practice benefit from the Family Referral Service? The South Eastern and Northern Sydney Family Referral Service (FRS) works with families with children 0-18 years and young people up to 24 years. We provide an intake, assessment and referral service to vulnerable children, families and young people throughout the CESPHN region. Click here to read more |
Case study - Aspiration pneumonia in patient with dementia
Mrs G, 90 years, has a neurodegenerative disease with fronto-temporal dementia, non-convulsive seizure disorder, fasciculation, muscle atrophy, history of dysphagia and numerous past hospitalisations for UTI and aspiration pneumonia. She is cared for at home by her loving family, home care services and a very supportive GP, Dr B. Click here to read more
My Health Record system - Dr Doong's practice leads the way!
We would like to congratulate Dr Doong, whose practice has the highest number of uploads to the My Health Record system in our region to date. Dr Doong’s practice uses Best Practice software, having migrated from Medical Director just prior to the introduction of PCEHR, now known as My Health Record system. Click here to read more
Balmain Hospital Symposium: Sharing local innovations
You are warmly invited to attend the inaugural Balmain Hospital Symposium, which will be held Monday, 7 November 2016 at the Centre for Education and Workforce Development, Rozelle. Click here to read more
News in your region
The HIV test is positive! Now what...? You may make an HIV diagnosis only once in your career so Health Protection NSW has established the HIV Support Program to provide expert advice for doctors at the time that the new diagnosis is made. Click here to read more
Help make hep C history - Linking patients with GPs and pharmacies: Over the past three months, Hepatitis NSW has been building an online web directory of GPs and pharmacies who work with the new hepatitis C drugs. In our region we currently have just 40 GPs and chemists listed, but we'd like to have many more. Click here to read more
Annual general meetings coming soon: In November CESPHN’s member organisations will be holding their annual general meetings. Please attend to support your local GP, allied health or community organisation. Click here to read more
It's a gift that could save your patient's life: GPs are asked to encourage patients to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program by completing the test. Click here to read more
My check in for surgery: A clinical redesign of pre-admission services at Canterbury Hospital has been underway throughout 2016. Click here to read more
Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit September Newsletter: Updates on Shigella, influenza, travellers returning from the Olympics and Paralympics and cancer clusters. Click here to find out more
Rethinking Mental Health 3.0 Forum
This full day forum will explore new innovations in Mental Health, suicide prevention, and drug and alcohol. Click here to read more
CPD events for Central and Eastern Sydney
Click the calendar to read about CPD opportunities in your area.
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