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Western Health transition to HealthLink and decommissioning of PulseNet for clinical documentation

Western Health

14 October 2024

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How can your practice prepare for thunderstorm asthma season?

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP and Primary Health Care Improvement GP Adviser, NWMPHN

7 October 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Mpox cases continue to rise: be sure to test and notify

North Eastern Public Health Unit and Western Public Health Unit

7 October 2024

Health systems and capacity building

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Seeking GP feedback on clinical and referral pathways platforms

NWMPHN

3 October 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Study invitation: Overcoming barriers to care

University of Queensland

2 October 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Opportunity for GPs to participate in oral cancer screening pilot

Dental Health Services Victoria

2 October 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Making Chris safe: care finders in Darebin

NWMPHN | Pictured above: Darebin City Council's care finder team (L–R): Robin Parker, Penny Montuoro, Kristin Godby, Sarah Eastwood, Danielle Velegrinis, Mikaela Orlando, Mary Ma.

1 October 2024

Priority populations

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Western Health transitions to sole secure messaging delivery provider for clinical documentation

Western Health

30 September 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Chronic Disease Management and MBS deferred to 1 July 2025

PHN Cooperative

30 September 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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MyMedicare registration resolutions: join upcoming webinars

NWMPHN

26 September 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Upcoming education and training

Oct 15 - 16, 2024

Management of Sports Trauma Course

Clinical support
CPD available

Facilitated by: Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians

Available to: General Practitioners, Allied Health Practitioners, Medical Specialist

15 Oct 2024

Proactive Healthcare Risk Assessment and Patient Stratification for Targeted Interventions: Leveraging CAT Plus for Improved Chronic Disease Management

Facilitated by: Pen CS
Available to: Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, General Practitioners

15 Oct 2024

Palliative Care ECHO 2024 - October

Palliative care
Clinical support

Facilitated by: University of Queensland

Available to: General Practice, Practice Nurses, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Allied Health Practitioners, Medical Specialist, Aged Care Worker

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