MWGHPN March Update

MWGHPN Welcome to 2024.

The MWGHPN Family Sundowner was recently held, where our local health professionals and their families gathered for an evening to welcome in 2024

Thanks to all our members that attended, we had a great time. Don't forget to head to www.mwhpn.com.au to follow along to see what other events we bring to the Midwest and Gascoyne in 2024.

WA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to host this webinar about the role of general practice in emergency response for primary health care workers who would like to be informed and involved in disaster and emergency management in WA.

The following topics will be covered:
- State emergency management arrangements as they relate to primary care providers.
- Health response and disaster management in WA.
- The role of primary health care in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in disaster and emergency.
- How stakeholders can contribute towards shaping the General Practice Emergency Response Team model.

Guest speakers:
Dr Tudor Codreanu – Director Disaster Preparedness and Management Directorate Department of Health, MD MSc (Med) MSc(Disaster Medicine) PhD (Disaster Medicine).
Dr Sara Renwick Lau – GP based in Mallacoota in East Gippsland, with more than 20 years of experience working with regional and rural communities.
James Sherriff – Kimberley Health Response Lead and Broome Hospital Executive.

For more information on this project visit WAPHA General Practice Emergency Response Team Project

The Chronic Conditions of Foot Course

A nationally accredited program that aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to provide information and advice in relation to foot health management.

The Chronic Conditions of the Foot Course (CHCCCS032) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.

Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 May 2024

Registrations for this event are NOW OPEN!
The weekend is facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians and general practitioners who have worked in rural and remote regions.

For more information, please visit the website here .

If you have any questions, please contact the events team via email or 6389 4500.

Annual General Practitioner Survey now open

The yearly GP survey conducted by Rural Health West provides valuable insights into the state of general practice in Western Australia's rural and remote areas. Your participation in this survey will assist us in pinpointing the current challenges and issues that affect you and your community, allowing us to develop services and programs that will be of great benefit to both you and the overall health of your community.

The Annual GP Survey is accessible to all primary care doctors practicing in rural and remote regions of Western Australia. You can securely complete the survey online using the provided details, or if you prefer, paper copies of the survey will be sent to you in the coming weeks. If you require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our database team at 08 6389 4500.

Complete your pre-filled survey securely online with these details:
ID:
Last name:

Take the survey HERE.

The MWGHPN is active on Facebook, members can keep up to date with local educational and social events being held in their region.

MWGHPN members are encouraged to utilise the platform themselves to promote their organisation's events and news to keep our community connected and share information!

Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for general practice teams and health professionals across WA.

The Practice Assist team can help enhance efficiency, capacity and sustainability of your practice with a comprehensive suite of practice management resources and support services:

A toll-free help desk between 8.00am and 5.00pm, 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 website 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.

If you require assistance, please contact Practice Assist on 1800 227 7478 or email. For more information visit the Practice Assist website.

Practice assist is a joint initiative of Rural Health West and WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA).

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