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Member Update
FEBRUARY 2025
🌟 Welcome to 2025! 🌟
Happy New Year from the Pilbara Health Professionals Network!
This year, we’re excited to continue fostering connections, supporting professional growth, and strengthening health services in our region. We hope all of our members will join us for our Welcome to 2025 Social Networking Events. See below for registration details. Our events are perfect for catching up and networking with fellow health professionals. We can’t wait to see you there!
If new staff members have joined your team this year, please connect them with the PHPN. Membership is free! 😀
Alisha
UPCOMING PHPN EVENTS
Important Update: EVENT CANCELLED
Due to current cyclone and flood warnings for Wednesday, 12 February, the Newman Welcome to 2025 Networking Event has been cancelled.
The safety of our members and community is our priority. We appreciate your understanding and will provide updates on any rescheduling soon.
Stay safe and take care.
Friday 21 February 2025 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm
The Esplanade Hotel – 2-4 Anderson Street, Port Hedland
Saturday 22 February 2025 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Hampton Harbour Boat and Sailing Club – 17 The Esplanade, Dampier
Monday 17 February 2025 | 5.30pm – 7.30pm | Karratha and Online
Presenter: Cameron Seaman – PCH Paediatric Cardiologist
Please note: The event will be available online for Pilbara health professionals who cannot travel to Karratha to attend in person. A few days before the event, the link will be shared with registered participants.
Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Presenter: Dr Gregory Ong
Topic: – Managing Cardiovascular Risk and Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Of particular interest to GPs, primary care nurses and pharmacists.
Thursday 27 March 2025 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Onslow Beach Resort – Corner Second Avenue and Third Street, Onslow
Presenter: Lenore Irvine - Cancer Council WA Regional Education Officer (Pilbara)
LATEST HEALTH NEWS
Thriving and healthy rural communities
Monday 17 February 2025, 9.00am-10.00am | Online
The National Rural Health Alliance looks at the whole picture about the health of rural communities, what is needed, what works and what needs further support.
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Seeing Beyond Your Cultural Lens
Thursday 27 February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm AWST | Online
Learning Objectives:
- To explore the concept of cultural lens and its impact on perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours
- To understand biases and stereotyping
- To promote awareness, empathy, and inclusivit
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WA Rural Health Conference 2025
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025 | Perth
This will be an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof we seek to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA.
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Emergency Airway Skills Management (EAM)
Friday 9 May 2025 | Karratha
This workshop is designed to support health professionals in developing essential skills for managing problem airways in emergency situations. The training focuses on teamwork and coordination within medical emergency teams. Facilitated by a team of specialist anaesthetists and technicians from Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital.
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Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARS)
Friday 16 May 2025 | Port Hedland
This course, which is created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators, teaches current up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilization. Course attendance will help you and your team to understand and master the basic skills required in the care of any sick newborn.
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Become Industry CONNECT.ed | Online Networking Program
It is important to continuously strengthen your professional network. If you work within the injury prevention and community safety sector, sign up to CONNECT.ed to have a chat with a likeminded professional. You never know where it may take you.
MEMBER PROFILE
Meet Abby Cebeda
Occupation: Physiotherapist (Karratha Central Healthcare)
What are your professional interests/specialities? I have cultivated a wide array of professional interests, all aimed at becoming a versatile practitioner in my field. One that consistently captivates me is musculoskeletal injuries, particularly focusing on the complexities of the shoulder and knee injuries. Whether they arise from sports, work, or everyday incidents. I find the intricacies of diagnosis and treatment incredibly stimulating. Moreover, I have developed a strong passion for working with the geriatric population, particularly in chronic disease management such as arthritis, and heart conditions. It is incredibly fulfilling to apply my skills to enhance the quality of life for older adults, addressing their unique healthcare needs with empathy and dedication. Embracing these diverse interests allows me to continually grow both personally and professionally, striving to make a meaningful contribution and difference in the lives of my patients.
Moving to a new region in WA?
Join your local Health Professionals Network!
Did you know that the Pilbara Health Professionals Network is one of seven networks operating across regional Western Australia? If you're relocating to another region in WA, reach out to your new region's network to build local connections and learn of upcoming education and networking opportunities.
For more information and for links to each region's Health Professionals Network website, visit the Rural Health West website.
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network is brought to you in partnership with the following stakeholder organisations.
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