A partner in the health care team at Austin Health, the Library supports research, education and patient care.

Heidelberg, Australia
Joined September 2013
Who knew it could be this fun talking about placentas? I did 🙋🏼‍♀️ @Littlerang7 and I got to talk all things placentas and preeclampsia with @ProfStephenTong for @MercyPerinatal’s newest initiative “Prepare”, a podcast for patients. Coming soon!
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The free PCA online shop has a range of resources to help you navigate palliative care and end-of-life conversations. Shop resources have always been available as printed hardcopies and still are but they are now also available as a digital download 👉 palliativecare.org.au/shop/
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Austin Library retweeted
Austin Health@Austin_Health3 Jul 2023
This #NAIDOCWeek, Austin Health staff respond to questions to provide insight around the social stigmas and stereotypes they encounter as First Nations Peoples bit.ly/44n2pt2
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Austin Library retweeted
Celebrate our Elders this NAIDOC WEEK with a new page-turner. shop.aiatsis.gov.au/collecti… Swipe through to see some of the titles in our NAIDOC week reading guide; Get your own copies and more at the link above. #NAIDOCweek #AIATSIS #AboriginalStudiesPress
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We are excited to announce that @Austin_Health have recently signed up as a new supporter of the campaign, joining our movement to challenge racism through practical anti-racist action. To learn more, visit: itstopswithme.humanrights.go…
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Looking for information on cancer? #OurMobAndCancer has a range of culturally safe information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on cancer types, living with cancer and where to find support. ourmobandcancer.gov.au
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If you work in health and use/have used the current Pregnancy Guidelines we would love to hear from you. We’re keen get feedback on priority topics and areas for improvement. Share your thoughts in our brief online survey at livingevidence.org.au/leapp @MidwivesACM @ranzcog
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Austin Health@Austin_Health27 Jun 2023
Recognising this PTSD Awareness Day, we chat with experienced, and exceptional Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), Harriet Comerford to share her experiences and insights about PTSD. To read the full story, click here: bit.ly/3JvZVAN
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#AusGov is developing a National Health and Climate Strategy, in response to the need to reduce greenhouse emissions from the health system & strengthen the health system to anticipate & respond to the health impacts of #climatechange. Learn & contribute: bit.ly/46bT5tM
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Austin Health@Austin_Health26 Jun 2023
Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation to our kidney Machine Perfusion Program Appeal ⏰ Make a tax-deductible donation before 30 June to be part of a historic first that will change lives for the better. Donate now: bit.ly/3MhLxxM
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The June issue features articles on atopic dermatitis, peritoneal dialysis and COVID-19 diagnostic tests, and an editorial by Therapeutic Guidelines’ CEO. Subscribe for free 👉 tg.org.au/australianprescrib…
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Congratulations to our very own @tomrollinsonPT winning best clinical poster at the Sarcopenia, Cachexoa and muscle wasting conference in Stockholm!!! #alliedhealthimpact – at Melbourne, Victoria
🎉 Heartiest congratulations to our poster prize winners from the society! 🔹Young Investigator Award: Parham Diba, USA 🔸Best Basic Science Poster: Joris Mallard, France 🔹Best Clinical Poster: @tomrollinsonPT, Australia #SCWD23 #OncoAlert
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🔥 hot topic❗️Of 82 #trans youth on #GAHT followed for 3 years, only 3️⃣ stopped #HRT: 1 due to insurance issues, 1 to conceive a baby, 1 stopped #testosterone as they were #nonbinary. NONE detransitioned to sex assigned at birth. #ENDO2023 @TheEndoSociety 🏳️‍⚧️ #transgender – at Chicago, IL
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Austin Health@Austin_Health15 Jun 2023
A team of senior physios from Austin Health have undertaken an ambitious project over the past two years: the creation of a new Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Physiotherapy Clinical Guideline. Read more bit.ly/43UDbSL
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Replying to @DrAdaCheungAU
@DrAdaCheungAU doing important work combating misinformation around trans healthcare. A great reminder to always check the source!
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In this Digital Byte, Dr. Jason King discusses how #DigitalHealth tools can empower communities across Australia. For more insights from healthcare providers, watch the Digital Byte series here: digitalhealth.gov.au/newsroo… #DigitalHealth
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Our Mob and Cancer provides cancer information, support and resources that are culturally safe and relevant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health professionals. Visit: ourmobandcancer.gov.au #ourmobandcancer
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