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Members Update
February 2022
Wheatbelt health news
Northam health professionals free networking and education event – Palliative Care workshop
Join the Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network for a free networking and education workshop event in Northam, hosted by palliative care physician Dr Ciara Robinson. This is an opportunity for local health professionals to further develop an understanding of palliative care through group discussion and case studies.
Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Venue: WA Primary Health Alliance – Wheatbelt, 149 Fitzgerald Street, Northam
Nibbles and refreshments provided.
Registrations are essential; please click here to register.
All Wheatbelt health professionals are welcome to attend.
2023 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Finalists announced!
Rural Health West and the WA Country Health Service are delighted to announce the finalists of the 2023 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards, which are held to celebrate the tremendous contributions and achievements of dedicated health professionals throughout rural WA.
Congratulations to our incredible Wheatbelt finalists:
Dr Olga Ward (Wheatbelt) for GP of the Year
Catherine Kirby (Eastern Wheatbelt Primary Health Service) for Rural Nurse/Midwife of the year
Laura Black at Westonia Shire Surgery
Sally Rogers at Earl St Physiotherapy
Congratulations to all finalists and nominees! For more information, please visit the 2023 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards website.
HOSTS NEEDED! Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program
14 March - 17 March 2023
Share what life in the Wheatbelt is like with doctors of the future!
One hundred medical students will be coming to the Wheatbelt in March 2023. During their stay, they will visit local farms, industry, general practices, hospitals and schools and participate in community activities to get an understanding of what it is like to live in the Wheatbelt and perhaps inspire them to become rural doctors.
Rural Health West are seeking hosts to provide accommodation for two or more students, be able to assist with transporting them to/from town and share what it is like to live in your town with the students.
Hosts are invited to come along to a Thank You dinner with the students on the Thursday night.
For further information, please contact Betony Dawson at 08 6389 4567 or at betony.dawson@ruralhw.com.au
Upcoming events
2023 Neurological Emergencies workshop - Merredin
Registration for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Neurological Emergencies (NEURO), being held in Merredin on Friday 31 March 2023, is open!
This workshop covers neurological emergencies presenting outside the tertiary setting including assessment and management of altered consciousness, seizures, headache, dizziness and weakness. The workshop aims to improve skills and confidence by applying a structured approach including tailored neurological examinations relevant to the assessment of patients presenting with acute neurological problems.
This workshop is for GP's, ED doctors, ED nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Priority will be given to Western Australian GP's, GP Visiting Medical Practitioners and locums on rural placement.
Click here to register for the workshop.
Cost: $440 (Inc GST)
Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.
Save the Date and join the Wagin Community for the 50th annual Wagin Woolorama!
This major event on WA’s Agricultural calendar will be held from 10 March - 11 March 2023 and is set to be the best one yet.
Visit the website for exhibitor, visitor, and accommodation information.
Practice support
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for not only general practice teams, but all health professionals across Western Australia.
The Practice Assist team can help enhance the efficiency, capacity and sustainability of your practice with a comprehensive suite of practice management resources and support services:
- A toll-free help desk between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Email the helpful team for advice regarding practice management queries.
- Assistance with Quality Improvement in your practice from Quality Improvement Coaches.
- Visit the dedicated wesbite for the latest news, information, resources, COVID-19 information and more.
- Receive support and information about digital health technologies.
- Educational webinars, networking events and regional workshops.
- Stay up to date by subscribing to Practice Connect, our fortnightly newsletter.
- Contact the Practice Assist team to connect with Primary Care Navigators and Quality Improvement Coaches.
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