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When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am, 23 June 2023 Where: Online via Teams OR in person at 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA   Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly...

This webinar will provide you with an overview of viruses, vaccines, and diabetes sick day management. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see. In this 60-minute program, we will cover: -the impact viruses can have on diabetes management and diagnosis -the role of vaccines in diabetes management to minimise the risk of infection -how to manage hyperglycaemia (sick days) associated with an illness or infection -the range of resources that can support people living with diabetes There...

This webinar will be delivered to support the first changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) since 2020. With a new hexavalent vaccine listed on the NIP for paediatric patients it is clear we need to share awareness of the two different solutions that offer the protection needed in little ones in Australia, and provide clear direction on what is available to remove confusion in the market as early as possible. The new product has been made available on the NIP as of 1 July,  and we hope that delivering these in webinars over the next month will hopefully be able to address...

This webinar will be delivered to support the first changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) since 2020. With a new hexavalent vaccine listed on the NIP for paediatric patients it is clear we need to share awareness of the two different solutions that offer the protection needed in little ones in Australia, and provide clear direction on what is available to remove confusion in the market as early as possible. The new product has been made available on the NIP as of 1 July,  and we hope that delivering these in webinars over the next month will hopefully be able to address...

The Glucose Monitoring presentation will include time for questions and cover: Why monitor glucose is used in diabetes management. How to monitor glucose levels using the various options – blood glucose meter, continuous glucose monitoring, flash glucose monitoring and HbA1c pathology test The general times to monitor glucose check glucose level. The general target glucose range as recommended by the ADS/ADEA. The products subsidised by the NDSS to support glucose monitoring and how a person living with diabetes is able to access them. NDSS resources available for health professionals and people living with diabetes. By the end of this program,...

This webinar will be delivered to support the first changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) since 2020. With a new hexavalent vaccine listed on the NIP for paediatric patients it is clear we need to share awareness of the two different solutions that offer the protection needed in little ones in Australia, and provide clear direction on what is available to remove confusion in the market as early as possible. The new product has been made available on the NIP as of 1 July,  and we hope that delivering these in webinars over the next month will hopefully be able to address...

For non-WACHS health professionals, GP’s, practices nurses, AMS Doctors and clinical staff would be interested in a stoma workshop, Wednesday 2nd August as a breakfast event, details below. DATE: Wednesday 2nd August TIME: 6.45am – 7.45am (please arrive from 6.30am) WHERE: Lions Out Back Vision (LOV) Hub RSVP: via email to sarahennessy@khpn.com.au   Numbers are limited.  A light breakfast will be provided so it is important to let me know you are coming so the wonderful LOV Café has an idea of how much they need to cater and how many teas & coffees they will be pumping out!!