The aim of this webinar is to increase practitioner confidence and skills to raise the topic of weight with patients and follow Australian best practice guidelines to support patients in weight management. The workshop will detail evidence-based information on how to effectively engage in the weight loss conversation as part of routine care. A range of practical information, support and resources will be provided to aid the conversation with patients around achieving a healthy weight, including intervening early to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Free. Registrations are essential.

Join us at the Australian Diabetes Educators Association-WA Branch Conference and Diabetes in Pregnancy Seminar Friday 13 March 2020: Full day conference with expert speakers covering a range of topics in diabetes education and management. Saturday 14 March 2020: Morning seminar on diabetes in pregnancy with a range of specialist presenters. Any health professional with an interest in diabetes management is welcome to attend.

The August Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention session is on Bad Genes, Good Practice: How identifying Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in your everyday practice can save lives now and for future generations. Please register here to attend this fascinating topic (learning material below), and to listen to an expert in the field. Detection and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care in Australia Check Genetics Case 2 Screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care

Join a free GP Satellite Educational event on syphilis and gonorrhoea to be held during the upcoming ASHM Sexual Health and HIV Conferences in Perth. This session will be delivered by Dr Nick Medland, Consultant Sexual Health Physician Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health Dr Sallie Forrest, Public Health Physician Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control, Perth Dr Sally Murray, Sexual Health Physician Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Light catering and refreshments will be provided. You do not need to be registered for the ASH RSVP: Please email your attendance to shbbvp@health.wa.gov.au by Wednesday 12th September, 2019 Enquiries: 08 9222 2355

This update will focus on case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment of hepatitis C infection in primary care settings. Learning Objectives: Identify priority populations for hepatitis C testing Interpret test results and diagnose hepatitis C appropriately Assess for liver fibrosis and other comorbidities Communicate information confidently to actively engage individuals in decisions about their treatment and care Initiate treatment, monitor and follow-up according to the recommended guidelines Collaborating Partner: This Presentation will be delivered by: Dr Heather Lyttle Public Health Physician For further details /webinar registration please contact: Emily Vintour-Cesar 0478 020 176 emily.vintour-cesar@ashm.org.au