As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr Caitlyn Pring, the GP clinic lead at the Kardinia Health Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinic. Read about how the clinic has been going since it opened in October last year. westvicphn.com.au/about-us/lates…

In recent months, the number of mycoplasma infections in Victoria has increased. Clinicians should consider the possibility of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in people presenting with pneumonia, particularly children and adolescents. For more, visit: go.vic.gov.au/49PGpuc

There has been a Shigella gastroenteritis outbreak among people who attended the Esoteric festival that was held from 8 to 12 March 2024. People who attended and develop symptoms should seek medical care. For more information, visit: go.vic.gov.au/43fSS7U

A new measles case has been identified in Victoria. The case visited multiple exposure sites. People who attended these sites should monitor for symptoms. Attendees on 18 or 19 March should contact their GP immediately for post-exposure prophylaxis advice. go.vic.gov.au/3Tlt2ea

Western Victoria Primary Health Network is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Wilding as our new Chief Executive Officer. Craig has a wealth of experience in healthcare, most recently as part of the executive team at Grampians Health. westvicphn.com.au/about-us/lates…

Congratulations to Suzanne Robinson Western Victoria PHN and teams for being awarded the Partnership in Practice Award (Rural and Remote) and to Nikki McCaffrey Anita Lal Cancer Council Victoria for being awarded OVERALL winner for their partnership 🎉@IHT

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: go.vic.gov.au/3y497JC

We're looking for a Primary Care Engagement Officer (Practice Facilitator) to join our team. Find out more about this role from our website. westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn…

A human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, has been reported in Victoria. There is no evidence of transmission in Victoria and the chance of additional human cases is very low as avian influenza does not easily spread between people. 1/2 🧵

The recently reported case was in a child who returned to Australia from overseas in March 2024. The child experienced a severe infection but is no longer unwell and has made a full recovery. More: go.vic.gov.au/3WQcSwC 2/2 🧵

Vaccination reduces the risk of transmission and disease severity. Two doses of mpox vaccine are required for optimal protection. If you have not had a second dose, get it now. 2/2🧵

A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria in a returned overseas traveller. Exposure sites are based in Melbourne Airport, Westmeadows, Colac, Warrnambool and Port Campbell. For the list of exposure sites and symptoms to monitor, visit: go.vic.gov.au/4cqmrr0

The Face Dementia and DTA Demystifying Dementia General Practice training is running again, in conjunction with Western Victoria PHN and WentWest - Western Sydney PHN . Three sessions commence Tuesday 30th July. For more information and links to registration, visit: facedementia.au/en/general-pra…

There is a moderate risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday, 6 November in the Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, South and West Gippsland and East Gippsland districts. For more information: emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#thund…

“Collecting Outcomes and Measuring Impact in Mental Health” 🩺 Day 2 of the Western Alliance Symposium. Hearing from Western Victoria PHN about mental health data and measurement

Western Victoria PHN presenting on Community Transport Services in Rural Victoria – A partnership approach to improve access to local health services Royal Flying Doctor Service Institute for Health Transformation

YOURCAREPATH and evaluating person-centered care 🏥Western Victoria PHN Western Alliance Institute for Health Transformation

A high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma has been forecast for North Central & West and South Gippsland districts. There is also moderate forecasts in Central and South West. Stay up to date at @VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

We're looking for a Project Lead (GP and Aged Care Program) to join our team. Find out more about this role from our website. westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn…

We're looking for a Senior Finance Manager and a Primary Care Engagement Officer (Practice Facilitator) to join our team. Find out more about these roles on our website. westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn…