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They are carers, counsellors, educators & champions of reproductive rights - they are midwives. As we continue the celebration of
#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife
, meet Lucinda from
@thewomens
!
#ThankYouMidwives
#IDM2024
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On
#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife
we celebrate the enormous contribution
#Midwives
like Lucy from
@thewomens
make to maternal & newborn health.
#ThankYouMidwives
#IDM2024
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Victorian Department of Health Retweeted
Influenza numbers are starting to climb. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu is by getting vaccinated. Thanks to the wonderful folk at
@RCHMelbourne
who accommodated this big kid at their immunisation clinic today. (I even got a sticker!)
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Meet Greg, after 6 months on the planned surgery waitlist at Grampians Health Ballarat, he qualified for same-day knee surgery. Greg expressed his gratitude to be discharged home the same day under his wife's care.
Learn more:
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Three new locally acquired cases of mpox have been reported in Victoria.
Free mpox vaccine continues to be available for eligible people through certain sexual health clinics, hospitals, GPs and pharmacies.
Learn more about mpox:
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In 2020-22, 50% of eligible people aged 50-74 screened for
#BreastCancer
! Keep getting to know your girls with free mammograms every 2 years for eligible women.
For more information visit:
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Did you know you can get your flu vaccine and COVID booster together?
Winter is particularly bad for the spread of these viruses & getting immunised as soon as possible is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
Stay well this winter:
#ImmunisationWeek
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Calling all healthcare workers! Are you or someone you know involved in pain treatment for women & girls?
The Women’s Pain survey is an opportunity to share feedback, help bridge
#ThePainGap
& shape the future of
#WomensHealth
.
Survey open until 31 July:
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The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards return for 2024!
We encourage all organisations and individuals delivering public health services and programs to share their stories of innovation, excellence and achievement with us by entering!
More:
#VPHAwards
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Poisonous mushrooms emerge in Victoria during Autumn.
Cooking, peeling and drying these mushrooms does not remove the poison, whilst consuming a death cap variety may result in death.
Remove any mushrooms growing in home gardens, and learn more here:
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Yvonne had been battling worsening hip pain for years. That was until she was referred by her GP to start physiotherapy and education programs as part of collaborative care into the surgical journey.
Read more about Yvonne’s story:
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5 tips to avoid germs ruining your swim these school holidays:
🚿 Pre-swim wash is a must
🧼 Soap up after bathroom breaks
🚼 Stick to designated nappy zones
💩 Stay out if you've had diarrhoea (and 14 days after)
🚱 Avoid drinking pool water
Learn more:
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We're calling on women & girls in Vic with lived experience. Our recent
#WomensHealth
report revealed 40% of women surveyed live with
#ChronicPain
& your voices need to be centred in the reform. We want to hear from you. Survey open until 5pm Wed 31 July:
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