Telehealth consultations have become an integral part of our practice. It’s usage has exponentially climbed since the COVID-19 pandemic and with our hasty uptake, consideration to cyber safety and privacy should be given. Listen to the podcast.
The 2023 Australasian Institute of Digital Health’s Women in Digital Health (WiDH) Leadership program wrapped at the end of August. A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM, is one of the program’s six mentors and was interviewed by Vanessa Murray for AMA Vicdoc about digital health and why it’s important to nurture women’s involvement in the field.
Did you know? The legislation requires listed companies in all 27 EU member states to have women take up at least 40 per cent of non-executive board seats or 33 per cent of all board director roles by mid-2026.
Proud to be invited to mentor a group of Digital Health leaders again this year alongside an auspicious team of women. This includes a team of
Executive Coaches and Facilitators. Natalie Collard and Eimer Boyle and our mentors Wendy Chapman, Dr. Jen Beer GAICD, Ruth De Souza, Janine Cox, Patricia Liebke in 2023!
Being one if the 6 mentor / leaders for the inaugural Women in Digital Health Mentoring & Leadership program was a 2022 highlight for me. Sponsored by Telstra Health, Australasian Institute of Digital Health ( AIDH) and Alcidion. Last night’s graduation event was hosted at the beautiful offices of Ernst & Young in Sydney, overlooking the harbour.
REMINDER – INFO SESSION An exciting opportunity for women in digital health to connect and build their community! Introducing AIDH Women in Digital Health Coffee Connections Pilot Program. If you are interested, please join the organisers, Karen and Robyn, for an Expression of Interest/Welcome session on Teams, Friday 8th July 12.30 – 1.00 PM (AEST). Robyn Mann and Karen Lee are participants in the AIDH’s inaugural 6-month Women in Digital Health Leadership Program.
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