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December 2019

Heart Foundation Health Professional Ambassador 2020 LearningNetworkNews

Heart Foundation Health Professional Ambassador 2020

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?  Become a 2020 Heart Foundation Health Professional Ambassador The Heart Foundation is seeking health professionals in WA who are passionate about improving cardiovascular outcomes in primary and secondary care to join our Health Professional Ambassador Program in 2020.  Now is your chance to join this exciting program! Together we can support prevention, earlier detection and better management of cardiovascular disease. Committed to supporting health professionals improve patient care and outcomes across the nation, the Heart Foundation is offering this professional development program free of charge. Travel to attend workshops is…
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December 19, 2019
Free pertussis-containing vaccine now recommended earlier in pregnancy LearningNews

Free pertussis-containing vaccine now recommended earlier in pregnancy

Evidence around the timing of pertussis vaccination in pregnancy has recently been reviewed and the pertussis-containing vaccine is now recommended as a single dose between 20 and 32 weeks in each pregnancy, including pregnancies that are closely spaced to provide maximal protection to each infant. Read more online here.
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December 12, 2019
Annual Health Professional Survey is now open LearningNetworkNews

Annual Health Professional Survey is now open

Win one of five $100 Visa gift cards The Rural Health West Annual Nursing, Midwifery, Dental and Allied Health Professional Survey is now open. This survey enables Rural Health West to enhance our recruitment and short-term placement service, shape our professional development offerings, and ensure that we are providing you with relevant information regarding grant, sponsorship and networking opportunities. The survey is hosted securely online and is open to nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health professionals working in rural and regional Western Australia. If you have dealt previously with Rural Health West, you will have already received your login details…
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December 9, 2019
Recent changes to the 2016 National Cervical Screening Program LearningNews

Recent changes to the 2016 National Cervical Screening Program

Below is a summary of recent changes to the 2016 National Cervical Screening Program: Guidelines for the management of screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations and investigation of abnormal vaginal bleeding Chapter 18: Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer – identification and investigation of abnormal bleeding The title for Chapter 18 has been changed to reflect the addition of a new subpage, Investigations of other symptoms - vaginal discharge and deep dyspareunia which provides detailed guidance for healthcare professionals on the identification of the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. Three new recommendations in relation to deep dyspareun ia and…
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December 9, 2019
South West Health Research Forum LearningNetworkNews

South West Health Research Forum

Are you interested in growing health research and translational health research activity in the South West? The South West Health Research Collaborative is seeking expressions of interest from South West clinicians and researchers who would like to participate in a forum to identify current research activity and propose future potential research and translational research priorities. To express your interest, please email your contact details and preferred area of research to admin@vlfoundation.com by the 17 December 2019. Program and registration details to follow.
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December 4, 2019