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November 2019

WA Healthy Weight Action Plan LearningNews

WA Healthy Weight Action Plan

The WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019-2024 is a joint initiative of WA Health, WA Primary Health Alliance, and Health Consumers' Council to create a roadmap for sustainable changes to support people and families who are at-risk of overweight (those at the high end of the healthy weight body mass index range) and those with overweight and obesity. It is the first step of many to create a coordinated approach across health to tackle the complex causes of overweight and obesity and work with our partners across WA to drive long-term change. Resources include: WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019-2024 Companion…
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November 28, 2019
Nominate a peer or colleague for the 2020 WA Rural Health Awards NetworkNews

Nominate a peer or colleague for the 2020 WA Rural Health Awards

Hosted by Rural Health West and WA Country Health Service, the WA Rural Health Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of health professionals working across rural Western Australia. In 2020, we are delighted to expand the awards program to acknowledge the critical role all health professionals play in keeping country communities healthy. Clinicians from a range of health professions and workplaces will now be recognised alongside rural doctors at the awards presentation in March 2020. GP of the Year 2.             Clinical Leadership Award** 3.             Procedural GP/ District Medical Officer of the Year 4.             Specialist of the Year…
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November 13, 2019
Changing The World Through Teaching General Practice NewsPodcasts

Changing The World Through Teaching General Practice

The latest episode of The Good GP podcast is Changing The World Through Teaching General Practice. In this episode, Dr Tim Koh interviews Professor Donna Mak on ‘changing the world through teaching general practice’. Professor Mak explores the importance of GPs teaching, the benefits of teaching general practice and how this can help change the health care system. This podcast also looks at the different ways GPs can teach general practice.  Listen here.
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November 13, 2019
WA Rural Health Excellence Awards EventsLearningNetworkNews

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards

Nominations now open! The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals, who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are truly remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, providing compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West invite nominations for the 2020 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards. Nominations will be accepted for the following categories: GP of the…
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November 1, 2019