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Older age remains the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19 and cases continue to occur in residential aged care homes. While immunisation is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged for aged care residents. The current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations are: For people aged 75 years or older a...
Michelle Everington, Karen Crookston and Jenna Griffiths are about to practise what they preach. The three Robina-based Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) workmates will line up in various ASICS Gold Coast marathon weekend events on Saturday 6th July, all with health and fitness front of mind...
A Gold Coast general practitioner has called for greater awareness of a serious health concern for pregnant women. Deputy Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Broadbeach GP Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says Australia has seen a concerning increase in syphilis cases in women over the past decade. “...
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects one in four Australian women of reproductive age and can have a serious impact on women’s social, emotional and physical quality of life. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has published a new Women’s Health Focus Repo...
Tallai’s Giulia Greenall led a well-balanced life until a simple trip at home earlier this year threw her off kilter. “I’m an active 72-year-old and I feel as young as I ever have, but I knew I needed to get back to fitness after babysitting my four grandchildren, where exercise became less of...
GPs can refer eligible patients to a free, structured, telephone-based chronic disease support service. This patient-centred service covers four domains: physical activity, health education, counselling, behaviour modification strategies and support for self-management. SMOCC is in Gold Coast Health...
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we not only aim to raise awareness about the disease but also want to highlight the crucial role healthcare providers play in this battle. Your encouragement can significantly increase patient participation in bowel cancer screening. The National Bowel Cancer Scree...
GPGC have several exciting updates and ongoing initiatives to share with you. Your continued support and engagement are vital as GPGC work together to enhance general practice on the Gold Coast. Read the key updates: Advocacy Work with Gold Coast PHN and Queensland Health We are actively involved in...
Gold Coast Primary Health Network has developed a suite of Quality Improvement (QI) tools and resources to assist practices and providers in identifying their most vulnerable patients who would benefit from MyMedicare registration. Discussing MyMedicare and registering your most vulnerable patients ...
The biggest Australia-wide cervical screening campaign in 20 years commences in September, likely to increase patient demand for HPV self-collection. The Australian Government has funded the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to get healthcare providers up to speed before the pa...
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