Wednesday 8 April 2015 Edition 12 Weekly News What’s On Barwon Medicare Local “Take 1 Step” for better mental health Tuesday 14 April, 8am – 9am, breakfast 7.45am Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, 131 Myers Street, Geelong. Barwon Medicare Local and beyondblue invite you to “Take 1 Step” for better mental health and networking breakfast. Presentations by Janine Scott, beyondblue General Manager Marketing and Communications and Jason Trethowan, CEO Barwon Medicare Local. This event is open to GPs. Click here to register and view to flyer. Deep Brain Stimulation for treatment of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders Tuesday 21 April, 6.30pm for 7pm start – 8.45pm Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, Ground Floor Conference Room, 131 Myers Street, Geelong. Topics: Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor and other movement disorders. Speakers: Mr Girish Nair, Neurosurgeon and Dr Andrew Evans, Neurologist. This event is open to GPs and Neurologists and is also available by webinar. Click here to register and to view flyer. Investigation of Chest Pain Thursday 23 April, 6.30pm for 7pm – 8.30pm Venue: Barwon Medicare Local, Ground Floor, Conference Room Presented by Dr Adam Hutchison, Cardiologist and Dr Chien Ho, Radiologist. Open to GPs. Click here to register and for more information. Welcome to Our New Consultants - GP and Specialist Evening Friday 24 April, 6pm – 9pm Venue: Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland Street, Newtown (River end, off Pakington St) Medical Staff Group of Barwon Health and Barwon Medicare Local invite you to an informal gathering of GP's and Hospital Consultants/Specialists. This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with your fellow health professionals in a social environment. Partners are very welcome. Canapes and drinks provided. Click here to register and to view flyer. Other Vascular Wound Management Seminar Wednesday 15 April, 8am – 4:30pm Venue: Geelong Conference Centre, Eastern Gardens Geelong This one day seminar including lunch will provide an overview of the following topics: General vascular anatomy; Venous, arterial and mixed ulcers; Diabetic foot ulcers dressings; Peripheral vascular disease and the implications for wounds; Surgical wound treatment; Vascular bypass; Trade display. Registrations have now closed for this event. . HealthPathways NEW on HealthPathways            Diabetes Cycle of Care Recurrent UTIs in women Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Renal Colic Haematuria in Adults Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Miscarriage Assessment Miscarriage Management Early Pregnancy Assessment HPV testing Closing the Gap Would you like to join a HealthPathways workgroup? We are currently recruiting GPs for the Renal workgroup commencing in April. Please express interest to; HealthPathways co-ordinator: Email [email protected] or phone 03 5222 0851 For more information click here. Bethany Infant Program The Bethany Infant Program aims to reach vulnerable/disadvantaged families who have had a new baby since the start of 2015. The program has been developed by Deakin University and involves a free six session lifestyle program. For further information and contact details please click here. Click here to view flyer Further details can be found by visiting; http://www.infantprogram.org/ Ph: 03 5229 1922 Fax: 03 5223 2209 Email: [email protected] Twitter: BarwonML Please like us on Facebook Wednesday 8 April 2015 Edition 12 WEBINAR - Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Monday 20 April, 7pm – 8pm Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria will present a webinar to discuss Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Click here to register and for more information. GP Training Program for Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Prescribing – Geelong Metabolic Masterclass Wednesday 22 April, 6pm – 8pm Date: Sunday 21 June Time: 8.45am – 4.30pm Venue: Geelong Conference Centre, Adams Street, Eastern Park Gardens, East Geelong An Update on Hand Surgery Wednesday 29 April, 6pm – 9pm Networking Health Victoria is conducting this training. It will provide GPs with the skills and required accreditation to prescribe medication assisted treatment for opioid dependence within the Victorian regulatory framework. This training consists of two parts: Venue: Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes, 248 Malop Street Geelong Click here to view the flyer. Click here to register. Venue: Australian Skin Face Body, 50 Western Beach Road Geelong The evening will comprise of a demonstration of Carpal Tunnel Procedure and a lecture and discussion in surgical options and techniques. Click here to register and for more information. Strengthening Families Workshops in Colac 21, 22, 28 and 29 April Independence Australia will be running a FREE local workshop in Colac on 21, 22, 28 and 29 April for people who have a family member with a disability. The 4-part half day workshops delivered over 4 days will assist family members to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to the needs of a loved one with a disability. Respite support is available. Click here for more information or contact Independence Australia on 1300 360 185 or www.independenceaustralia.com/sf Hearing Loss, Cochlear Implants, Conjunctivitis and Other Irritated Red Eyes – A presentation for GPs Saturday 9 May, 9am for 9.30am start – 12.30pm Venue: Michael Chamberlain Lecture Theatre, Aikenhead Wing, St Vincent’s Health, Corner of Nicholson St and Victoria Pde, Fitzroy. Speakers: Dr Nishant Gupta – Consultant Ophthalmologist, RVEEH Arielle Kaicer - Audiologist – Cochlear Implant Clinic, RVEEH Ms. Elizabeth Rose – ENT consultant, RVEEH & RCH The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is running this presentation. Click here to register. Mental Health First Aid – Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17 Venue: PSA Boardroom, Level 1, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville Time: 8.30am Registration, 9.00am – 4.30pm both days Open to Pharmacists. Click here for further information, cost of the course and to register. Completion of module 1 is a prerequisite to attend the full day workshop on Sunday 21 June. It is titled “Safe Opioid Prescribing” and is completed either face to face or online. To complete the online module please click here. If you have previously attended a face to face workshop described above there is no need to complete the online module. Please email the date of the workshop you attended to: Toni Lamarche [email protected] Module 2 is a full day face to face skills based workshop on prescribing Methadone and Buprenorphine. Click here for further information and to register. Ph: 03 5229 1922 Fax: 03 5223 2209 Email: [email protected] Twitter: BarwonML Please like us on Facebook