Food REDi
The FoodREDi® 6-week program helps people aged 18+ years to: Choose healthy foods and drinks Plan to buy affordable food when shopping Make healthy meals for one or more What can I expect from the Food REDi program? The Food REDi program runs twice per year for 6 weeks (2 hours per week) from 11am
Clinical Trials Resources
Clinical Trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) SOP – Abbreviations and Terms v3.0 SOP 01 Standard Operating Procedure Creation, Implementa v3.1 SOP 02 Investigator Responsibilitie v3.0 SOP 03 Site Staff Qualifications, Training Records and v3.1 SOP 04 Protocol and Investigational Brochure (IB) Requir v3.0 SOP 05 Communication with Human Research Ethics Committe v3.0 SOP 06 Site
Thunderstorm Asthma
Breathe Easy: Get Ready for Thunderstorm Asthma Season With thunderstorm season beginning on October 1st, the Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit (GVPHU) is reminding those with asthma or hay fever to take preventive steps now. Thunderstorm asthma is a rare but serious event that can occur when pollen grains break into tiny particles during storms,
Children’s Allergy Clinic
Children’s Allergy Clinic GV Health’s Children’s Allergy Clinic provides specialist care for infants and children up to 18 years of age with food allergies, eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis. The Clinic plays a vital role in: Increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge of allergic and immune disorders in the community. Evaluation and treatment of allergic
Promoting self-collection for cervical screening
A reminder about promoting self-collection for cervical test screening in primary care Self-collection is often preferred by women who find it to be quick, private and more comfortable. Self-collection has been demonstrated to be just as accurate as a clinician-collected screen. Evidence collated by the Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit shows that a larger proportion
Breastfeeding Support Service
GV Health’s Breastfeeding Support Service is staffed by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). The service offers breastfeeding assistance and advice for mother’s and babies up to 6 months of age. We can also provide antenatal consultations to assist women in preparing for breastfeeding after birth, including antenatal expressing. GV Health’s Breastfeeding Support Service operates
Postnatal in the Home
GV Health’s home care midwives provide visits to new mothers and babies. This may be because you have gone home early or would like advice to help you settle in at home with your baby. Once you and your baby are discharged from hospital, one of our friendly midwives will visit you at home. Most
Project ECHO
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) offers interactive online learning sessions for healthcare providers. Project ECHO sessions allow healthcare workers from diverse settings to have direct contact with subject matter experts, empowering them to provide best practice care for their local communities. If you are new to Project ECHO and the ECHO model, these
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Gonorrhoea Are you practicing safe sex? An increase in cases of gonorrhoea has been found in our region. The PHU is advising locals in our region to practice safe sex in a bid to protect their sexual health. Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection and largely occurs without symptoms. It can lead to infertility
International
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