2005 News Archive
13 Dec 2005 HMR News
Some exciting statistics have come through regarding our HMR program. NATIONAL PHARMACY RESULTS: Illawarra came 1st in January (87 referrals) and July (114 referrals) this year and 7th in February (55) and April (74). We currently have on average 40 GPs using HMR regularly.
19 Nov 2005 Winner of 2005 Division Awards
Congratulations to the two winners of our biannual Division Awards. At the IDGP AGM, held on 18 November, Dr John Wighton was presented with the 2005 Award for Division Service, and Dr Jim Turner with the 2005 Award for Clinical Leadership. Congratulations!
18 Nov 2005 Winners of the Illawarra Family Doctor Awards 2005!
The winner of the Illawarra GP of the Year Award for 2005 is Dr Robert Sidhwani from Corrimal. The winner of the Illawarra Practice of the Year Award for 2005 is Market Street Medical Practice.
27 Oct 2005 Youth Services Directory Upsized
Due to popular demand, the IDGP's Youth Services Directory is now available in poster size
20 Oct 2005 PRIME MINISTER AWARD!!
The Illawarra Division of General Practice’s community partnership with PRIME TV and WAVE FM received the highest accolade last night, when the partnership was named the national winner of the Small Business Category at the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships.
19 Oct 2005 Illawarra Family Doctor Awards 2005
Do you have a extraordinary GP or does the general practice you attend provide an excellent and outstanding service to you and its patients? Then why not nominate your GP or Practice for an Illawarra Family Doctor Award!
12 Oct 2005 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK - 10-14 October 2005
The theme for this year's Mental Health Week is "Family, Friends and Intimate Relationships"
7 Sep 2005 CVD Active Learning Module
Attention all GPs! Data has recently been collated for the tally of points towards the Category 1 requirements in this Active Learning Module. Letters will be mailed out shortly but if you are in doubt to the number of hours you have accrued please contact Carolyn on 4226 7052.
6 Sep 2005 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS ELIGIBLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE
From January 1 2006 exercise physiologists (EPs) will be able to provide services under Medicare's allied health measure to people with chronic and complex illnesses. The IDGP has been actively involved in assisting the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Scientists with its application for inclusion of EPs in the Medicare program.
26 Aug 2005 IDGP Update Seminar
Hurry don't miss out! The IDGP Update Seminar will be held on 10 September 2005 at the University of Wollongong Function Centre, commencing with a buffet lunch at 12.00pm with presentations beginning at 1.00pm. For further information please contact Carolyn Keene at the IDGP on 4226 7052.
25 Aug 2005 Illawarra Partnership Recognised by Prime Minister
The NSW winner of a prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Community Business Partnerships is the Illawarra Division of General Practice (IDGP) together with its media partners PRIME Television and WAVE FM.
19 Aug 2005 Exciting results from Physical Activity GP-EP Referral Project
Analysis of results of the pilot project shows that statistically significant improvements were achieved in HbA1c, blood pressure, resting heart rate, cardio-respiratory fitness and upper and lower body strength.
18 Aug 2005 Analysis shows benefits for TAADIS patients
A comparative analysis of data collected by TAADIS with datafrom 16 Divisions collected by the NDDP (National Divisions Diabetes Program) has been completed by CEPHRIS, UNSW (the Centre for Equity in Primary Health Research in Illawarra and Shoalhaven). The NDDP data comprised data collected using CARDIAB.
04 Aug 2005 Mental Health and Alcohol Managing the Mix Education and Training Workshop
Numbers are limited to 15 so register your interest early! The workshops will be held over two evenings - Wednesday 14 September (GPs only) and Wednesday 21 September (GPs and other mental health and drug and alcohol service providers including those in the community as well as those in the private sector such as psychologists and psychiatrist). To register your interest, please contact Kellie Marshall at the Division on 4226 7052.
02 Aug 2005 STOP PRESS!!!
The IDGP Psychologist Service is open for referrals! Waiting lists have been whittled down and four Psychology students have been recruited – along with Claire, Dee and Donna. Please call 4221 5607 (please note new telephone number) for information on how to refer to the Service.
14 Jul 2005 New Practice Nursing Program Officer
The IDGP would like to welcome Anne Harding to the position of Practice Nursing Program Officer. If you would like any information or support on practice nursing please contact Anne on 4226 7052.
13 Jul 2005 New Aged Care GP Panels Program Officer
Karina Bronska, the IDGP Home Medicines Review (HMR) facilitator has recently expanded her portfolio at the Division to also include Aged Care, specifically focusing on the Aged Care GP Panels Program.
29 Jun 2005 IT Support Officer Position
Applications for the IT Support Officer Position have closed.
29 Jun 2005 IDGP Conference 2005
Hurry don't miss out! The IDGP Conference 2005 is coming up, on the weekend of 30-31 July 2005 at the Craigieburn Resort in Bowral.
29 Jun 2005 New Broadband Initiative
Take Advantage and apply as you may be entitled to a percentage of the subsidy.
29 Jun 2005 GP practice break ins
There has been a spate of GP practice break ins over the last month. Please make sure your practice is as secure as possible and that regular computer backups are performed and taken off site.
10 Feb 2005 Illawarra GPs assist in Tsunami Crisis
Illawarra GPs Manilal Daya and David Grant have both given of their time and skills to assist in the Tsunami recovery.
