NEWS
GOCATS Newsletter archive
2009 GOCATS newsletters
Issue 9
October
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and gastro health alert
Issue 8
September
Below the Belt
Issue 7
August
Wound Management
Issue 6
July
Gastroenteritis, Gastroenteriti...
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GPAG Newsletter archive
GPAG Newsletters
2009
December edition
July edition
Feb/March - Special Workforce Edition
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The Changes to Medicare Primary Care Items
Allied Health getting eConnected with General Practice
GPAG held a “Getting eConnected with General Practice” information night for Allied Health Professionals on Wednesday 25th November. A high level of interest ensured a successful event with a capacity attendance of 37 AHPs, some representing cl...
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08.02.10
G21 is discussing a $200K opportunity via the Department of Health to fund e-communication work. Fits well with GPAG's e-health strategy.
06.02.10
GPAG are hosting the G21 Health & Wellbeing Pillar Executive on Monday.
05.02.10
The TAC is opening a medical clinic located on their site today.
04.02.10
General Practices turn up at GPAG for a Primary Care Collaborative workshop. These sessions are great for learning and sharing ideas.
03.02.10
Barwon Health has appointed Dr David Ashbridge as their new CEO. David is the current CEO for the NT Department of Health and Families.
03.02.10
Check out the latest edition of the Geelong Business News to read the special feature on mental health services in Geelong.
02.02.10
No word yet on the Barwon Health CEO appointment. Announcement is due any day.
01.02.10
GPAG's Workforce Program met with Recruit Victoria today about GP recruitment to Geelong. They are a private arm of RWAV - looks promising.
31.01.10
Feeling Better in Feb? Good luck to those who have taken up Febfast or who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing - Just Do It:)
29.01.10
The new Apple ipad is like a large iphone. It could present great potential for suporting GPs and Nurses note taking when "out and about"
28.01.10
Thanks to the Golden Plains Shire for inviting GPAG to their council dinner tonight. The topic of conversation was youth mental health.
28.01.10
The GPAG Board met yesterday and endorsed that strengthening General Practice through E-Health initiatiatves will be a major theme for 2010.
27.01.10
The GP Association of Geelong congratulates Dr Peter Jasek of Bannockburn on being the 2010 Golden Plains Shire ‘Citizen of the Year’
26.01.10
Ouch! - Dr Pat Lockie's great surfing escape as he pulls his hand from a shark's mouth. Thankfully, no major damage. http://bit.ly/8S8fi2
26.01.10
Congratulations to Prof. Pat McGorry - Australian of the Year. Pat has been to the GP Association of Geelong many times - Well deserved Pat!
24.01.10
When you are at the beach or travelling around Geelong, don't be surprised to see GPs having a swim, cycling the streets or going for a run!
22.01.10
Practices will soon benefit from a new web IT system called PROMPT. A real time saver for creating and maintaining policies and procedures.
21.01.10
Barwon Health's Medical Staff Group have invited GPAG to discuss the NHHRC recommendations to the govt relating to Primary Healthcare Reform
20.01.10
GPAG congratulates Cameron Ling on becoming the new captain of the Geelong Cats. We heard it first on Twitter!
20.01.10
GPAG is meeting with Epworth HealthCare today about their plans for operating a Private Hospital on the Deakin University Waurn Ponds campus
