Partners in Quality Practice

Free online cancer education and resource site for GPs. EPICC includes information on general principles of cancer, diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and symptoms of treatment, oncological emergencies, psychosocial care and follow up. The program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia.

SA Health has been notified of an outbreak of cutaneous anthrax affecting IV heroin users in Scotland and in Germany.

Source: SA Heath

This fact sheet sets out the changes to Medicare attendance items for vocationally-recognised General Practitioners (GPs) as a result of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review which will be effective from 1 May 2010. 

Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 

The Extreme Heat Guide has been created to help you prepare for extremely hot weather. It also explains the different heat-related illnesses, how they can affect you and what to do if you or someone you know is affected by heat.

Source: SA Health

Panvax dosage poster (all ages)

SA Health factsheet and dosage guidelines for childrens H1N1 vaccine.

Children with asthma are at greater risk to develop serious symptoms from H1N1 (swine) flu than from seasonal flu, according to a new study from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

A guide for people living with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes, medicines and me videos provide important information about the condition, how it is managed and how to keep yourself in the best possible health. 

Source: National Prescribing Service / Diabetes Tasmania

This year’s World Cancer Day message is ‘Cancer can be prevented too’. “Some types of cancer can be detected early, but what people often don’t realise is how their lifestyle choices can lead to cancer.”

Next week is Healthy Weight Week (24-31 January), a great opportunity for people in the community to think about their commitment to healthy living and seek medical advice if they are concerned about the health impacts of weight gain.

Parents of children starting school this year are being encouraged by the Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice (ANDGP) to have their four year old vaccinations completed before the first day.

Adelaide residents need to keep their health top of mind during the excessive heat situation with heat exhaustion and respiratory illnesses a threat, particularly for the elderly.

There are a few things to consider to ensure you have a great Christmas period. / Division Closures

A national day of action aims to raise awareness of, and assist in preventing, suicide.

A good time to start making small lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of one the most preventable chronic illnesses, type 2 diabetes.