Murray PHN Newsletter 22

 


11 February 2016


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Cancer screening rates |
Murray PHN region

In data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare  Murray PHN has ranked:  first  for cervical cancer, fifth for breast cancer and ninth for bowel cancer screening program participation rates out of  the 31 PHNs.  
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Grants available |
Enhanced nurse clinics

The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is being funded by the Australian Government to develop original models of clinical care delivered by nurses in primary health care settings. Providers from across primary health care, outside the acute setting, such as aged care, community health, correctional health and general practice are invited to submit an Expression of Interest. EOI close Friday 4 March, 2016.
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SunSmart App

The SunSmart app states the UV level and sun protection times for the day anywhere in Australia. The app also offers an alert function and a vitamin D tracker.
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2016 immunisation schedule

Access the current (from January 2016) immunisation schedule for Victoria which consists of the:  Immunisation Schedule Victoria,  Immunisation Schedule Victoria, increased risk categories and  Victorian Immunisation Programs.  The webpage also includes the 2016 Victorian Enhanced Immunisation schedule.
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New KinCare Manager

KinCare Australia hass appointed a new State Manager ACT, covering the ACT, Southern Highlands and Riverina/Murray regions.
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New Medical Oncologists | Bendigo

Dr Krishna Rachakonda and Dr Pinky Baghi are now both consulting and  practicing  oncology at St John of God Hospital in Bendigo.
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Vascular ultrasound service | Bendigo

Martin Forbes DMU (Vasc) who is pictured is part of the team at  Regional Vascular Services, which has recently opened and offers bulk billing.
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Dementia consultation | Maldon

Everyone is welcome to join in a discussion to help support people living with dementia in the Maldon community on  Tuesday 1 March, 2016.  RSVP  by Wednesday 24 February, 2016.
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Heathcote community games

Heathcote Community Games are an all ages, all abilities, inclusive event from Friday 19 February to Sunday 29 February, 2016.
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Prime Ministers  commitment to Closing the Gap

"I was heartened to see in this latest 2016 Closing the Gap report that there are some positive gains. For instance, Indigenous mortality rates are declining, especially those deaths from circulatory diseases (such as heart disease and stroke) and the Indigenous infant mortality rate has more than halved in the past 16 years. The fact that there is a high rate of immunisation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at five years of age is encouraging".
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Nursing and Allied Health scholarship &  support scheme

Applications are now open for clinical placements in emergency departments and remote areas, as well as for CPD events.
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Family drug support day

The National Family Drug Support Day in Melbourne aims to  reduce stigma and discrimination for families and drug users, promote family drug support services and harm reduction strategies.  RSVP by Wednesday 17 February, 2016.
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Hepatitis B story

Health workers can use the Hepatitis B story  to discuss hepatitis B with clients who have limited health literacy and are newly  diagnosed.
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Diabetes membership

Membership of the Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia is free to all primary health providers involved in managing diabetes. Membership provides access to a quarterly online journals.
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Decision Assist advisory line

The Decision Assist advisory (8am until 8pm, 7 days per week) line provides GPs with free and easy access to specialist palliative care professionals who can answer a range of questions from advance care planning through to symptom management.
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Cancer support group | Alexandra

The launch of the Murrindindi Cancer Support Group which aims to provide support for people affected by cancer, their families and carers, is taking place on Wednesday 25 February, 2016. An Oncologist, and representatives of the Cancer Council and Hume Integrated Cancer Service will present.
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New primary mental health program

Goulburn Valley Health are delivering a new primary mental health program.  This service has replaced Navigating Life, with Navigating Life’s waiting list being transferred to the new program.  Referrals and Mental Health Care Plans can be sent to the new service via the following details:
TRIAGE Primary Mental Health Program
P 1300 369 005
F 5832 2966
TRIAGE Primary Mental Health Program
Goulburn Valley Health
Graham Street Shepparton VIC 3630
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Sleep study Shepparton

Dr Helen Malcolm and research student Imogen Stafford, are running a study on the effects meditation  has on sleep and are currently looking to recruit people over 55 years old. A  poster  has been developed for practices.  
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) calendar > click here

Next two  Murray PHN CPD events

  1. Renal update | eGFR and Drug Dosing | Bendigo
  2. Chronic Respiratory Disease Resource Development | Myrtleford
  3. Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use | Bendigo

External CPD events

  1. Radiation Oncology | Horsham
  2. Palliative Care in General Practice | Fitzroy
  3. Sex ed by p0rn? Surely we can do better | Multiple location across regional Victoria
  4. Achieving performance targets through patient flow | Melbourne
  5. Respecting patient choices: Advanced care planning | Albury and Benalla
  6. Vaccine and cold chain management | Webinar
  7. Improvements to Palliative Care Service Delivery | Fitzroy
  8. HealthConnex Conference 2016 | Melbourne
  9. Safer Opioid Prescribing in General Practice | Swan Hill
  10. The bottom line (overactive bladder, vaginal prolapse, stress incontinence) | Wangaratta


 

Cancer trials boosted

A significant donation to Border Medical Oncology will secure clinical trials for ovarian cancer for the next three years.
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Read the latest news from Hume Partners in Recovery (PIR). Click here to view

 

New  MDAS Director

Nyiyampaa/Wiradjuri man Ross Hampton has been appointed as the Mallee District Aboriginal Services Executive Director for Operations.
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Maternal and Child Health | Robinvale

Commencing on Tuesday 16 February, 2016 from 11am to 12.30pm families will be able to access the Maternal and Child Health service at RDHS at a weekly open session, where no appointments are required.
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