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Canberra GP Hypnotherapist and AFMW member, Dr Julie Kidd presents her findings of a review of 100 patients with disordered eating to find the root causes of the behaviour.
Café Stepping Stone catered for a recent ACT & Region MWS Dinner meeting featuring an inspirational Medical woman, Dr Barbara Orchard. Barbara has had a varied career culminating as a Public Health Physician in Canberra.
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
The QMWS100 centennial working group continues to make great progress as we gather monthly to plan and brainstorm for the upcoming 2029 centennial celebration. This month, Dr. Lydia Pitcher, Dr. Kathryn Mainstone and Dr. Chloe Hang were delighted to welcome two special guests: Dr. Zelle Hodge and Jane Connolly.
Here is the replay of Croaky Health Media Monday afternoon’s meeting about maintaining the momentum toward a Voice. On October 14th it will be one year since the referendum. Their message is clear that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want us as friends and allies. It certainly is an important and timely message.
Dr Bong Ok Kim, VP of WPR of MWIA, recently posted about her invitation to Chinese Medical Women’s Conference in Beijing and noted the launch of the BMJ ‘s Collection on Women’s Health in China. At the AsiaPacific Region meeting of World Organisation of Family Doctors, some of us were fortunate to get a preview of some of the articles presented.
The Better Futures Forum 2024 has kicked off at the National Film & Sound Archive in Canberra. Leaders across every sector of society have gathered to drive climate action together.
AFMW is represented here. – Dr Marjorie Cross
AFMW is affiliated with MWIA, and has supported Louise’s work. We share Louise’s LinkedIn post regarding the pending release of international book on sexual harassment within medicine.
An AFMW council update to our members from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
Employers have an important role to play in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change and improving the resilience and well-being of their workforce. This tip sheet was developed by the Health Action Alliance and reviewed by members of the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health. Download the Employer Tip Sheet.
In June 2021, WHO published Guidance on Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health after 18 months of deliberation amongst global leading experts on the ethical challenges of the use of AI technology for health. Adapted from the core contents of the guidance, this course introduces entry-level knowledge to policymakers, AI developers and designers, and health care providers who are involved in designing, developing, using and regulating AI systems for health.
As we start September, let’s reflect on what Women’s Health Week (2-6 Sept) means and aims to achieve: it serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing health challenges faced by women in Australia.
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