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June 03, 2025

  • Let's TALK ABOUT ageing well
  • QI Calendar - June
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May 20, 2025

  • REMINDER: GP Symposiums
  • GP Psychiatry Support Line
  • Update to Medicare Mental Health referral forms
  • Praziquantel supply.
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May 06, 2025

  • GP Symposiums
  • AGPAL Disaster Management Training
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GP Alerts and Updates

April 08, 2025

Alert: Measles

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March 10, 2025

Alert: ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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March 07, 2025

Alert: Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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GPs in a Pod

June 03, 2025

To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health.

Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible age for bowel screening, and more.

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May 20, 2025

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health.

QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across Queensland with access to an early medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days) gestation.

Visit the ⁠QVEMToPS site⁠ to refer a patient or to check eligibility.

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May 06, 2025

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.

They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).

Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.

Resources

⁠Queensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and pregnancy⁠

⁠Queensland Syphilis Action Plan 2023 – 2028 Overview⁠

For further information or to seek support, advice, or referrals to the Nurse Navigator, primary care professionals are encouraged to contact the QSSS on ⁠1800 032 238 ⁠or email ⁠QLD-Syphilis-Surveillance-Service@health.qld.gov.au⁠.

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