08/04/2015 - Barwon Medicare Local

Wednesday 8 April 2015
Edition 12
Weekly News
What’s On
Barwon Medicare Local
“Take 1 Step” for better mental health
Tuesday 14 April, 8am – 9am, breakfast 7.45am
Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, 131 Myers Street, Geelong.
Barwon Medicare Local and beyondblue invite you to “Take 1 Step” for better
mental health and networking breakfast.
Presentations by Janine Scott, beyondblue General Manager Marketing and
Communications and Jason Trethowan, CEO Barwon Medicare Local.
This event is open to GPs.
Click here to register and view to flyer.
Deep Brain Stimulation for treatment of Parkinson’s and
other movement disorders
Tuesday 21 April, 6.30pm for 7pm start – 8.45pm
Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, Ground Floor Conference Room, 131 Myers
Street, Geelong.
Topics: Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor and other movement disorders.
Speakers: Mr Girish Nair, Neurosurgeon and Dr Andrew Evans, Neurologist.
This event is open to GPs and Neurologists and is also available by webinar.
Click here to register and to view flyer.
Investigation of Chest Pain
Thursday 23 April, 6.30pm for 7pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, Ground Floor, Conference Room
Presented by Dr Adam Hutchison, Cardiologist and Dr Chien Ho, Radiologist.
Open to GPs.
Click here to register and for more information.
Welcome to Our New Consultants - GP and Specialist
Evening
Friday 24 April, 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland Street, Newtown (River end, off Pakington St)
Medical Staff Group of Barwon Health and Barwon Medicare Local invite you to an
informal gathering of GP's and Hospital Consultants/Specialists. This is a great
opportunity to meet and interact with your fellow health professionals in a social
environment. Partners are very welcome. Canapes and drinks provided.
Click here to register and to view flyer.
Other
Vascular Wound Management Seminar
Wednesday 15 April, 8am – 4:30pm
Venue: Geelong Conference Centre, Eastern Gardens Geelong
This one day seminar including lunch will provide an overview of the following
topics: General vascular anatomy; Venous, arterial and mixed ulcers; Diabetic foot
ulcers dressings; Peripheral vascular disease and the implications for wounds;
Surgical wound treatment; Vascular bypass; Trade display.
Registrations have now closed for this event.
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HealthPathways
NEW on HealthPathways
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Diabetes Cycle of Care
Recurrent UTIs in women
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Renal Colic
Haematuria in Adults
Hospital Admission Risk Program
(HARP)
Miscarriage Assessment
Miscarriage Management
Early Pregnancy Assessment
HPV testing
Closing the Gap
Would you like to join a
HealthPathways workgroup?
We are currently recruiting GPs for the
Renal workgroup commencing in
April.
Please express interest to;
HealthPathways co-ordinator:
Email
healthpathways@barwonml.com.au
or phone 03 5222 0851
For more information click here.
Bethany Infant Program
The Bethany Infant Program aims to
reach vulnerable/disadvantaged
families who have had a new baby
since the start of 2015. The program
has been developed by Deakin
University and involves a free six
session lifestyle program.
For further information and contact
details please click here.
Click here to view flyer
Further details can be found by
visiting;
http://www.infantprogram.org/
Ph: 03 5229 1922 Fax: 03 5223 2209
Email: info@barwonml.com.au
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Wednesday 8 April 2015
Edition 12
WEBINAR - Understanding Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome
Monday 20 April, 7pm – 8pm
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria will present a webinar to discuss Complex
Regional Pain Syndrome.
Click here to register and for more information.
GP Training Program for
Medication Assisted
Treatment for Opioid
Prescribing – Geelong
Metabolic Masterclass
Wednesday 22 April, 6pm – 8pm
Date: Sunday 21 June
Time: 8.45am – 4.30pm
Venue: Geelong Conference Centre,
Adams Street, Eastern Park
Gardens, East Geelong
An Update on Hand Surgery
Wednesday 29 April, 6pm – 9pm
Networking Health Victoria is
conducting this training. It will provide
GPs with the skills and required
accreditation to prescribe medication
assisted treatment for opioid
dependence within the Victorian
regulatory framework. This training
consists of two parts:
Venue: Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes, 248 Malop Street Geelong
Click here to view the flyer. Click here to register.
Venue: Australian Skin Face Body, 50 Western Beach Road Geelong
The evening will comprise of a demonstration of Carpal Tunnel Procedure and a
lecture and discussion in surgical options and techniques.
Click here to register and for more information.
Strengthening Families Workshops in Colac
21, 22, 28 and 29 April
Independence Australia will be running a FREE local workshop in Colac on 21, 22,
28 and 29 April for people who have a family member with a disability.
The 4-part half day workshops delivered over 4 days will assist family members to
develop knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to the needs of a loved one
with a disability. Respite support is available.
Click here for more information or contact Independence Australia on
1300 360 185 or www.independenceaustralia.com/sf
Hearing Loss, Cochlear Implants, Conjunctivitis and
Other Irritated Red Eyes – A presentation for GPs
Saturday 9 May, 9am for 9.30am start – 12.30pm
Venue: Michael Chamberlain Lecture Theatre, Aikenhead Wing, St Vincent’s
Health, Corner of Nicholson St and Victoria Pde, Fitzroy.
Speakers: Dr Nishant Gupta – Consultant Ophthalmologist, RVEEH
Arielle Kaicer - Audiologist – Cochlear Implant Clinic, RVEEH
Ms. Elizabeth Rose – ENT consultant, RVEEH & RCH
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is running this presentation.
Click here to register.
Mental Health First Aid – Pharmaceutical Society of
Australia (PSA)
Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17
Venue: PSA Boardroom, Level 1, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville
Time: 8.30am Registration, 9.00am – 4.30pm both days
Open to Pharmacists.
Click here for further information, cost of the course and to register.
Completion of module 1 is a prerequisite to attend the full day
workshop on Sunday 21 June. It is
titled “Safe Opioid Prescribing” and is
completed either face to face or online. To complete the online module
please click here.
If you have previously attended a face
to face workshop described above
there is no need to complete the
online module. Please email the date
of the workshop you attended to:
Toni Lamarche
t.lamarche@nhv.org.au
Module 2 is a full day face to face
skills based workshop on prescribing
Methadone and Buprenorphine.
Click here for further information and
to register.
Ph: 03 5229 1922 Fax: 03 5223 2209
Email: info@barwonml.com.au
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