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Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
Gold Coast Health is committed to working towards improved digital correspondence. They have listened to feedback from General Practice and to help enhance their digital communications, General Practice will now see the following improvements: Endoscopy reports have been successfully converted for d...
Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
A critical component of a pharmacist’s education on the path to achieving full scope of practice qualifications is the requirement to spend dedicated time under the mentorship of an established prescriber. This experience allows pharmacists to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of pre...
The Gold Coast GP Collaborative (GPGC) has had an incredibly busy few months. We’ve partnered with the GP Liaison Officer and Healthy North Coast NSW to address GPs’ concerns about patient discharge from hospitals. Thanks to our ongoing advocacy, Queensland Health is now working to improve their...
When adolescents present to your practice with a tetanus-prone wound, think “Do they also need their pertussis antigen?” before administering an ADT booster. dTpa vaccine (Boostrix or Adacel) is funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for all for adolescents and given through the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional information or support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Hepatitis B vaccination for people at higher risk The following risk groups are NIP...
The inaugural Gold Coast Wellbeing Week will run across the city from 9 to 15 September 2024. Run by the newly formed Gold Coast Suicide Prevention Community Collaborative, with support from Gold Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) and City of Gold Coast, this community-driven initiative is focussed ...
Body scanners and advanced X-ray technology are being rolled out at airports across Australia. These technologies represent the most advanced means of detecting explosives, weapons and prohibited items carried in bags or on a person. Body scanners use millimetre-waves, part of the radio frequency sp...
Financial assistance from the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) for residents affected by the destructive summer storms is not only helping to rebuild communities, it’s making them stronger. The Reconnection for Resilience Community Grants Program provided 15 community grants of up to $500...
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