17 September 2024

Women's Health Matters conference for GPs in South Western Sydney. Sunday, 3 November 2024.

The 2024 women’s health conference is the most enjoyable way to learn the latest in supporting female patients through different healthcare needs and life stages earning CPD hours.

This conference is for GPs and GP Registrars eager to stay at the forefront of women’s healthcare. It offers a unique blend of insightful learning, exceptional cuisine, and meaningful connections with fellow professionals and specialists in South Western Sydney. It’s the perfect opportunity to advance your knowledge, earn CPD hours, and ensure your patients receive the best care at every stage of life.

When: Sunday 3, November 2024
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Where: Rydges Hotel, 15 Old Menangle Road, Campbelltown
For: GPs and GP Registrars who work on South Western Sydney
Cost: FREE
CPD: 4.5 CPD hours

Banquet lunch and beverages included. Dietary needs catered for.

 

On the day

Throughout the day you will receive up-to-date, evidence-based information and health pathways on a range of women’s health topics through presentations and vendor displays. SWSPHN conferences are always a great opportunity to meet your peers, make connections and put a face to a name with other professionals in our region.

 

Featuring 12 topics of interest

Endometriosis: 

Suspicions, differential diagnoses, referral pathways and multidisciplinary team management.

Presenter: Dr Hanady Nasreddine, GP from The Women’s Health Centre Southern Highlands

 

Integrating BiMP in general practice

Patient education and support.

Presenter:  Prof Angela Makris, Obstetric and Renal Physician

 

Pre pregnancy planning and high-risk management strategies for pre diabetic and diabetic patients

To focus on pre-pregnancy planning and develop management strategies for high-risk women and those already diagnosed.

Presenter: Distinguished Prof. David Simmons, Professor of Medicine at Western Sydney University, Macarthur Clinical School, Director of the Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism Translation Unit (DOMTRU),
Deputy Head of Department, Macarthur Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism Services (MDEMS), Camden/Campbelltown Hospitals

 

Pregnancy screening and referral protocols for syphilis and STIs

To outline pregnancy screening guidelines for syphilis and STIs and establish actions and referral pathways for individuals who test positive.

Presenter:  Dr Chris Carmody, Snr Staff Specialist/Medical Director Sexual Health, SWSLHD

 

Postnatal physiotherapy care and referral guidelines

Optimising post-natal recovery by identifying when a physiotherapy referral is needed at the six-week check and understanding the scope of a women’s health physiotherapist.

Presenter: Sophie Carroll, Owner and Senior Physiotherapist, Enlighten Physiotherapy.

 

Managing lactation issues

GP assessment, determining appropriate referral pathways and support options for women experiencing breast feeding difficulties.

Presenter: Amanda Richie, Clinical Midwife Consultant Lactation and Infant Feeding, SWSLHD

 

Breast cancer survivorship

Assessment, benefits of shared care models and referral protocols in the early phase breast cancer survivorship.

Presenters: Antoniette Burke, Breast Cancer Survivorship CNC, SWSLHD and Jenna Gardiner, Breast Cancer Survivorship CNC, SWSLHD

 

Breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment pathways

Examining best practice pathways for women undergoing breast cancer treatment in South Western Sydney to optimise patient outcomes.

Presenter:  Dr Patsy Soon
Breast Surgeon, Bankstown Hospital
Clinical Direct, BreastScreen, SWSLHD

 

Stroke in women

Presentation and post stroke management in primary care.

Presenter:  Dr Adeniyi Borire, Neurologist, Southwest Neurology

 

LHD Menopause Hub

Referrals, services, GP capability building and management strategy.

Presenter:  Dr Jessica Lai, Consultant Endocrinologist

 

Managing health implications of domestic violence

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS) and referral strategies.

Presenters:  Dr Helen Rhodes, Staff Specialist, Emergency Department, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals and Tanya Whitehouse OAM, Manager at Macarthur Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

 

Learning outcomes

  • Identify suspected presentations of endometriosis and determine appropriate management strategies.
  • Examine the difference in stroke risk factors and stroke presentation amongst women and associated management strategies.
  • Identify treatment options for women experiencing symptoms of menopause and associated referral pathways.
  • Identify the benefits of breast cancer survivorship models of care and how service integration optimises clinician and patient experience.
  • Examine best practice pathways for women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
  • Identify and manage pregnant women at high risk of maternal and foetal health complications.
  • Assess postpartum health challenges for new mothers and recommend appropriate services.
  • Implement strategies to identify and manage short and long-term health implications experienced by victims of domestic violence.
  • Assess women with symptoms of poor mental health and select appropriate referral options and pathways.

RACGP Approved Activity badge. 2.5 hours Educational Activities and 2 hours Reviewing Performance.

 

 

Getting there

Rydges Hotel, CampbelltownRydges Hotel. 15 Old Menangle Road, Campbelltown

Rail

Catch a train to Campbelltown Station. Walk for 22 minutes or catch a bus. 

Drive

Free on-site parking, including Tesla EV charging stations at Campbelltown Catholic Club.

Bus

Check bus timetables from your area to Campbelltown Catholic Club.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

 

Register now

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and earn CPD hours in an environment that’s as engaging as it is educational.

Register

 

conference posterPromote the conference to your colleagues

Please print out the Women’s Health Matters poster and display in your staff common areas.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

CSL Seqirus GenesisCare Inova Pharmaceuticals
Sanulac Novo Nordisk Pfizer