Managing diabetes is key to a healthy pregnancy and baby, local mum says

Managing diabetes is key to a healthy pregnancy and baby, local mum says

With the right planning and preparation, women with diabetes can “absolutely” have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. This...
11 July 2024

Primary healthcare in the spotlight at leadership lunch

Value for money and access to quality healthcare were the subjects of discussion when SWSPHN CEO, Dr Keith McDonald PhD,...
11 July 2024
Primary healthcare in the spotlight at leadership lunch

Information supports RSV immunisation program for vulnerable babies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory infection which mostly affects young children. Most symptoms are usually...
10 July 2024

MPs tour region’s newest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Bankstown

SWSPHN Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Kristen Short, joined representatives from MyHealth, and Federal MPs Jason Clare and Tony Burke...
10 July 2024

Practices benefit from updated infection control guidelines

The RACGP has updated the infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for general practices and other office-based and community-based practices...
09 July 2024

Safer Families Centre releases two new e-learning modules

The Safer Families Centre at The University of Melbourne, has released two new e-learning modules providing evidence-based knowledge and practical...
08 July 2024

What are challenging behaviours?

It can be difficult to know when a child’s behaviour is a typical developmental stage or whether further intervention is...
08 July 2024
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OTAC: free training for GPs and other prescribers of opioid dependence treatments

Are you a GP or other prescriber interested in learning about opioid pharmacotherapy treatments for opioid dependence? The University of...
08 July 2024

Discuss importance of managing diabetes before pregnancy with patients

Women with diabetes who have glucose levels outside target ranges and become pregnant are at increased risk of pregnancy related...
08 July 2024
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Take charge of your NDIS plan

Learn how to take charge of your NDIS plan and have your questions answered at an information session for participants...
02 July 2024