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SUMMARY:Introduction to Early Medical Abortion Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSexual Health Victoria\, 1800 My Options\, the North Eastern Public Health Unit and Women’s Health East are pleased to offer this free information session for GPs\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, midwives and pharmacists with an interest in early medical abortion (medical termination of pregnancy) service provision.Introduction to early medical abortionPregnancy termination provision is an essential part of comprehensive health care. It ensures that your patients have access to the full spectrum of reproductive services. Early medical abortion is a safe\, common and legal medical procedure. Yet less than 10% of GPs in Australia are registered to prescribe medical abortion\, and even fewer in primary care.Hear from expert speakers:– Dr Kate Robertson\, GP and Medical Educator at Sexual Health Victoria– Larissa Hudson\, Senior nurse educator / sexual and reproductive health nurse at Sexual Health Victoria– 1800 My Options – Victoria’s phone line for contraception\, pregnancy options and sexual health information and pathways.The webinar will provide:– An understanding of early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure.– Hearing from other GPs in how to establish an early medical abortion practice.– Referral pathways for post-procedure presentations.– Patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider).– Opportunities for further professional development and training\, including the Royal Women’s Hospital Clinical Champions Project e-modules and MSI Australia’s MS-2 Step training.– Opportunities to have your questions answered by local clinicians.Learning outcomes:By the end of this activity\, participants will be able to:– Explain early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure– Identify the patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider)– Explain the benefits of providing early medical abortionCPD: 1.5 hours Educational Activities – RACGP CPD Hours
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/introduction-to-early-medical-abortion-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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SUMMARY:Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable: Could it be my hormones?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Leashey’s Legacy for an evening of candid and evidence-based discussions on hormones\, aging\, and mental health. This event is designed for women seeking to understand the impact of hormones on their wellbeing\, with insights from internationally renowned medical experts.  Led in conversation by local podcaster Meg Durham. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Refreshments: Enjoy a complimentary drink and snacks upon arrival. Participate in door prize draws and a silent auction with exciting items.\n\n\n\nExpert Talks and Q&A: Listen to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni (in-person) and Dr. Louise Newson (on-screen)\, followed by a question-and-answer session.\n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers\n\n\n\nProfessor Jayashri Kulkarni is a leading researcher in women’s mental health. She is a Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University and The Alfred. Her work focuses on how reproductive hormones affect mental health\, leading to new treatments for women. In 2019\, she was awarded the Order of Australia for her contributions to psychiatry. \n\n\n\nDr. Louise Newson (on-screen) Dr. Louise Newson is a menopause specialist and part of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is dedicated to increasing awareness of menopause and helping women take control of their health during this phase of life. \n\n\n\nAbout the organisers\n\n\n\nLeashey’s Legacy is dedicated to raising awareness about women’s health challenges that impact daily life. The group honours Alicia\, a beloved friend\, mother\, daughter\, and sister\, by advocating for women’s health issues. \n\n\n\nGetting to the event\n\n\n\nMethodist Ladies’ College (MLC) is easy to reach by public transport: \n\n\n\n\nTram: Route 16 stops right outside MLC on Glenferrie Road. This tram connects with routes 70\, 72\, 75\, and 109.\n\n\n\nTrain: Glenferrie Railway Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue and is served by the Belgrave\, Lilydale\, and Alamein lines\, providing quick access to the Melbourne CBD.\n\n\n\n\nFor public transport options\, visit Public Transport Victoria. \n\n\n\nParking: A limited amount of parking is available on campus. It is recommended to park on Barkers Road or nearby streets\, following local parking rules. \n\n\n\nVenue location: James Tatoulis Auditorium is Building 22. View the MLC map online. \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\nTo buy tickets\, please visit MONASH Shop \n\n\n\nFunds raised will support research into hormone-related depression through the HER Centre Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/getting-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable-could-it-be-my-hormones/
LOCATION:207 Barkers Rd\, Kew Victoria 3101
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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