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The Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) is committed to strengthening the capacity of primary care providers, allied health workers, and NGOs working in disaster-affected communities. To support those assisting patients and clients impacted by natural disasters and critical events, we recently...
Care Manager Regina Huang has been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. Here she shares her journey of returning to study while working full-time in aged care. “As a Nursing Manager in a Residential Aged Care H...
If you have COPD, inhalers and other medication play a key role in managing your symptoms and preventing flare-ups. While they can’t cure COPD, they can help you breathe easier and stay well for longer. Your COPD medicines Your doctor will recommend medicines tailored to your needs. These may incl...
Pneumococcal disease refers to a range of infections caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Many parts of the body can be infected and resulting disease can be severe, including pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal sepsis (bacteraemia) and meningitis. Pneumococcal disease is a lead...
Changes to Queensland’s legislation relating to Immunisation Medicines have been made effective as of 7 April 2025. Below outlines a summary of these changes. The amendments include changes to the list of immunisation medicines contained in the following Extended Practice Authorities (EPAs): Pharm...
As a dedicated family practice managing approximately 100 residents across five to six nursing homes, effective coordination between healthcare providers is crucial in delivering optimal care for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. This article explores the challenges faced and proposes...
Imagine a shield that protects you and your loved ones from falling seriously ill. Vaccination campaigns are a powerful tool to stop the spread of diseases like the flu and to keep us safe. By getting vaccinated, we create a protective bubble known as herd immunity, making it harder for diseases to ...
Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra® vaccine for the 2025 influenza season is expected to arrive in early April. To ensure early access to flu vaccines for all eligible groups, a supply of Sanofi’s FluQuadri® has been made available for immunisation providers to vaccinate National Immunisation Program (...
When ex-Cyclone Alfred blew onto Mount Tamborine, it revived stark memories of a similar weather event, not so long ago, that residents would rather forget. The mountain was the hardest hit during the devastating 2023 Christmas night tornado, suffering widespread property damage and a significant bl...
Finding purpose in aged care Two dedicated Gold Coast nurses – each with their own unique journey – have found their passion in caring for aged care residents, particularly those living with dementia and complex wounds. Though their paths into aged care nursing weren’t anticipated, Suman Debat...
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