The new $4 million Buderim Private Hospital Emergency Centre is the first private emergency centre to open on the Sunshine Coast and is now providing specialist emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wallis Westbrook, General Manager of the Buderim Private Hospital, said the launch …
headspace Gympie delivers new services for young people
Today, the Gympie community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the newest service tackling youth-specific mental health and early intervention services. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said Gympie’s headspace service will be a valued community resource and a critical first step in getting the right support at …
Mumps outbreak in the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast areas
Several confirmed cases and a small number of likely but unconfirmed cases of mumps have been identified in students in the boarding school at St Brendan’s college. The purpose of this communique is to provide you with some information about the steps being taken to minimise further spread in the …
What are participants saying about My Health for Life?
Since the beginning of my ‘My Health for Life’ Journey, I have felt significant benefits, namely that of my increased self-confidence. I am now more attuned to my body, noting a heightened sense of awareness, enabling me to make the relevant changes to my life long habits. I was well …
Are hearing checks part of an annual check up for your patients?
Hearing loss due to normal ageing (presbycusis) is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in six Australians have hearing loss with 60 percent of people over 60 and 70 percent of people over 70 experiencing hearing difficulties. People living with diabetes or those with cardiovascular issues …
Do you have the appropriate skills to respond to the needs of veterans?
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is holding a review of online professional development programs on veteran healthcare. Evidence provided at the Senate Inquiry into suicide by veterans and ex-service personnel showed that many health professionals felt under-skilled or unable to work with veterans and ex-service personnel. The aim of the …
ADIS launches new website for 24/7 support and resources
For over 30 years the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) has provided 24/7 support, information and advice to anyone in Queensland with alcohol and drug issues, their family and friends, and health professionals. ADIS counsellors have supported over two million callers, providing numerous services to the general public as …
What are you dying to know?
Last week our region celebrated a number of “Dying to Know Day” events to activate conversations and curiosity, build death literacy and help grow the capacity of individuals and community groups to take action toward end of life planning. These events included a Palliative Care Qld film night and a …
New opportunities to promote research
Good quality research that translates into improved health outcomes in the community is the cornerstone of modern healthcare. Within the PHN boundaries, there are an increasing number of research facilities with a health focus. Our PHN has developed a research opportunities page on our website to help bring researchers and …
Free trial supports parents through the first 1000 days of life
Parent Link Trial The Commonwealth Government, in partnership with the Queensland Government, is trialling better ways to inform new and expectant parents about parenting, child development and support services. Through the trial, parents and carers of children in the first 1000 days of life (from pregnancy to age two), living …
Scamwatch: Beware investment wolves knocking at the door
Scamwatch is warning the Australian community to be wary about investment scams, with statistics revealing Australians are collectively losing $4.3 million a month to these scams. In 2018, more than $26 million has been reported lost to investment scams—already 84 per cent of the total losses recorded in 2017. This …
Respiratory diseases among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children need a greater focus
A new review by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (HealthInfoNet) has found that the lung health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children requires a greater focus. The review found that best-practice medicine is essential to reduce the burden of respiratory illness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. HealthInfoNet Director, …
Help for the homeless
On Saturday, 28 July the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre organised a localised Care Day for homeless and marginalised members of the community. This was a great opportunity to give vulnerable populations more information about available health services in the Sunshine Coast area. In total more than 150 community members attended the …
Join Black Dog Institute’s Mental Health Community of Practice
Black Dog Institute’s Mental Health Community of Practice is a private online community for health professionals with an interest in mental health. The community is facilitated by medcast and combines education and knowledge sharing activities. To join the Mental Health Community of Practice, you need to be a Health Professional …
Direct action needed to cure hepatitis C
In March 2016 a number of direct acting antiviral medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection were made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. These medications are highly effective, curing over 95 percent of those treated, have little or no adverse side effects and are easily self-administered. General …
Join the walk to save people from kidney disease
Across Australia, thousands of people will walk during September 2018 to show their support for kidney patients, families of people with kidney disease, and people at risk of developing kidney disease. Over 1.7 million people are living with kidney disease across Australia right now. Kidney Health Australia exists to help …