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Join Dr Jim Ramsay, paediatric cardiology consultant based at Perth Children’s Hospital for this presentation, Q&A opportunities and networking at the conclusion of the presentation. This event is FREE for members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – Visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program Officer Sara Hennessy at contact@khpn.com.au MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 | 5.00pm–7.30pm LIONS OUTBACK VISION (LOV) HUB, 45 FREDERICK STREET, BROOME Free event for members Presented by paediatric cardiologist Dr Jim Ramsa  

Rural Health West and The Kimberley Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to join us for a wound care workshop event presented by Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant) and Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. We will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use. Interaction is encouraged so come...

This Expert Insights panel session we explore what can clinicians do to support clients and patients to stick to treatment for their mental health concerns.  We’ll delve into recent research findings on treatment adherence and what can be helpful when working with patients from a clinical perspective. Panellists: Professor Sam Harvey - Psychiatrist and Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute Dr Matthew Coleshill – Postdoctoral Fellow, Black Dog Institute TBC - Lived Experience Representative Moderator Dr Sarah Barker - Clinical Psychologist and facilitator with the Black Dog Institute

CKD: common, harmful, treatable, often overlooked. This event will be recordedLIVEThis event may be livestreamed Health professionals, do you know how to adjust kidney cleared medications for an individual with CKD to minimize potential adverse effects? Find out how by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study example of an individual with diabetes, this activity outlines the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk of CVD. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing...

If you regularly host meetings, deliver workshops, give presentations, or are involved in other professional gatherings, this workshop is for you. The content is not specific to WA, so anyone from across Australia is invited. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your organisations,...

An interactive Virtual Roadshow bringing a tailored approach of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction from the Heart Foundation in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance. This interactive, live virtual workshop will bring together a specialist presentation followed by breakout groups and completed with live audience panel Q & A with the following objectives: - Update primary care health professionals on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on risk factors, imaging and biomarkers . - Provide practical advice for the application of Heart Health Checks, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart...

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023 | 4.30pm–6.30pm THE PUMPHOUSE RESTAURANT, LAKEVIEW DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Light refreshments available with limited drinks provided. Places are limited. RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn151023n-kun/registration or scan the QR code (right) with your mobile phone.It’s been a while between events for the KHPN in Kununurra so please join us to re-connect and enjoy a social evening while the sun goes down. This event is FREE for members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program Officer Sara Hennessy...

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2023 | 5.30pm–7.30pm KUNUNURRA COUNTRY CLUB RESORT, 47 COOLIBAH DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Dinner and limited drinks provided. Numbers are strictly limited and RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn161023ekun/registration or scan the QR code (right) with your mobile phone. Join Dr James Marangou, cardiology consultant based at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital over dinner for his presentation on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Q&A opportunities and networking throughout the evening