BreastScreen NSW launched a new campaign to bust myths about the role of family history and breast cancer risk.
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National Advance Care Planning Week April 16-22
Between 16-22 April, ACPA will be running Australia’s first National Advance Care Planning Week to encourage all Australians to discuss their values and healthcare preferences with their family, friends and healthcare team.
Request for GP insight: A new e-learning module on genomics
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is developing an e-learning module for general practitioners about genomic testing.
Greenwich Hospital is Celebrating Seniors
Date: Thursday, 19th April Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm Venue: Pallister House, 97-115 River Road, Greenwich RSVP: 13 April, 2018 Contact: Gerri Marr Email: gmarr@hammond.com.au Phone: 8788...
Swallowing Awareness Day
Swallowing awareness day is on 14th of March. Like breathing, swallowing is essential to everyday life.
Pregnancy Care Guidelines – New guidelines released in February 2018
Modules 1 and 2 of the Antenatal Care Guidelines have now been combined and updated to form a single set of consolidated guidelines.
Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20 March 2018 – Face of Coeliac Disease campaign
Coeliac Australia’s new national awareness campaign highlights the face of coeliac disease is as diverse as the range of possible symptoms.
Medical research funding to accelerate action on endometriosis – Media Release
The Australian Government will provide $2.5 million in medical research funding as part of the first-ever national approach to combat endometriosis.
Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening Program (StEPS)
What is StEPS? The StEPS program is a free population based vision screening program and is designed to identify childhood vision problems which cannot be...
Listeria Outbreak Update
Information for clinicians 1. A national outbreak of listeriosis has been reported related to rockmelon 2. Advise patients at increased risk of listeriosis to avoid…
Zostavax® vaccine available now nationally for people 70-79 years
Since November 2016, a free shingles vaccine program has been funded under the Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program (NIP) for 70 year olds, with a time-limited catch-up program for people 71 to 79 years old until October 2021.