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General Practice Update

The General Practice Update is a newsletter that includes information for primary care providers about Western Health Departments and Services. The update is sent on a monthly basis to local general practice subscribers via email.

Content updates this month include:

  • Your Feedback Matters – Take our Survey!
  • An important update regarding Pathology Services in Urgent Care, Bacchus Marsh and Melton
  • Naloxone Dispensing Machine Trial
  • World Continence Week: Spotlight on Western Continence Service
  • Diphtheria Booster Vaccination Campaign
  • Western Health – UGIG GP Education Evening – In person event 29th July
  • Did you know? Western Health’s cancer service is the largest care provider for people with cancer across the wider Western region!
  • Save the Date!: Common Gynaecological challenges in Primary Care – A GP refresher

Distribution list

To receive the General Practice Update directly in your inbox, please email [email protected].  Please note your privacy is assured. Your details will not be shared and will only be used by the General Practice Integration Unit.

Grand rounds

GPs and other practice staff are welcome to attend the Western Hospital Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. These are weekly hybrid (in person and online) lunchtime sessions between 12- 1pm. 

To receive weekly Grand Round invitations please email: [email protected]

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