SearchWest Moreton Health measles epidemic webinar
West Moreton Health have recently provided a webinar for health professionals with updated techniques for diagnosing and treating the current measles epidemic.
Urgent advice for GPs: Eight (8) cases of measles now confirmed in the Ipswich area
Eight cases of measles have now been confirmed in the Ipswich area. The large outbreak of measles is continuing in the Metro South Health area (southern Brisbane/Logan).
RACGP AOD Education Program applications now open
Applications for the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program Treatment Skills Training are now open.
Maternal pertussis vaccine reminder
The pertussis-containing vaccine is provided free to pregnant women through the National Immunisation Program.
You are invited to participate in a national consultation on Dementia in Australia
This consultation is a nation-wide evaluation focussing on the Framework’s seven priority areas; from increasing awareness and risk reduction through to promoting and supporting research.
New palliation service at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba opened the new Mary Burton Palliative Care Ward on 25 November 2019.
December Digital Health Update
This month's digital health update includes information about the healthdirect Video Call platform, a reminder about updating your software and a new My Health Record resource library for nurses.
Consultation open: Severe (Third and Fourth Degree) Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is inviting comments from the public on the draft Severe (Third and Fourth Degree) Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard.
National Obesity Strategy
The Queensland Government wants to hear from you about actions that could be taken to prevent obesity.
