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At no cost to your patients, My health for life is an evidence-based behaviour change initiative designed to support positive lifestyle changes and reduce chronic disease risk. The initiative can be a practical extension of the advice given by Health Professionals, allowing patients to better unders...
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...
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...
All Queenslanders can help prevent the spread of acute respiratory infections by taking key steps: Get your free influenza immunisation Ensure you are up to date with your COVID-19 booster Protect your little ones with the free RSV immunisation – eligibility required Stay at home when you ar...
RSV is a highly contagious respiratory illness which is linked to the increased risk of ongoing wheezing and asthma, allergies, decreased lung function, and other long-term health issues. It is the number one cause of hospitalisation in Australian children under five years of age (almost 16,000 admi...
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