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Telehealth works for regional kid’s ear health 31 October 2019 Linking regional children with Perth-based specialists via telehealth has provided an essential service to more than 50 children since February 2017. Telehealth takes a contemporary approach to providing health care to rural communities, by offering appointments with specialists via video conference. Monthly Healthy Country Kids Ear Health clinics provide children with access to doctors at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) without needing to travel to Perth. Each month the WA Country Health Service’s Eastern Wheatbelt Primary Health team works with Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists at PCH to provide the best outcomes for regionally-based children. Doctors are able to assess children and provide further care for those Wheatbelt children requiring surgery. The free service supports families who are concerned about their children’s ear health, including Otitis Media... -
Queen of the Kimberley stars in new telehealth campaign 31 October 2019 Self-appointed Queen of the Kimberley, Mary G, is the star of a new campaign being launched during Telehealth Awareness Week to increase awareness of the service across regional Aboriginal communities. Well-known in regional Western Australia and described as Dame Edna in thongs, Mary G has been the face of many social and health campaigns over the years. Her creator, Kimberley comedian, musician and radio announcer Mark Bin Bakar worked with the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) to develop a culturally appropriate animated telehealth awareness video. WACHS is celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week (25 – 31 October 2019), which shines the spotlight on how digital technology is helping country people access specialist and multi-disciplinary care closer to home. WACHS established a working group to develop the animated video and supporting resources, including representatives from ... -
Telehealth allows country mums-to-be to attend maternity classes 28 October 2019 Childbirth and parenting classes delivered by telehealth are empowering country women, providing them with knowledge and the chance to discuss their parenting queries. This week is Telehealth Awareness Week (25 – 31 October 2019), shining the spotlight on how digital technology is helping country people access specialist and multi-disciplinary care closer to home. The Wheatbelt Midwifery Group Practice has been using telehealth technology to deliver childbirth and parenting classes right across Western Australia. Clinical Midwife, Holly Jones has been delivering the four-part series of classes to expectant parents with the next series commencing Friday 1 November. “This service isn’t just for parents in the Wheatbelt, telehealth allows us to provide education and support to mums everywhere, all they need is a phone, tablet or computer,” Ms Jones said. “I... -
Telehealth allows Pilbara patients to stay close to home while receiving treatment 28 October 2019 Pilbara resident Robert Daly is a telehealth veteran, saving himself from travelling long distances by attending his outpatient appointments via videoconference. This week is Telehealth Awareness Week (25 – 31 October 2019), shining the spotlight on how digital technology is helping country people access specialist and multi-disciplinary care closer to home. “I work in Karijini so I already travel an hour to have my telehealth appointment in Tom Price,” Mr Daly said. “If I was to travel the six hours to get to Karratha, I’d need to take at least two days off work.” Mr Daly discussed the option to attend his outpatient appointments via telehealth with his specialist. “I’m new to WA but I’ve had many telehealth appointments in the Northern Territory, that’s why I asked my specialist if it was possible,” he said. &ldquo... -
Telehealth allows south west cancer patients to receive treatment closer to home 28 October 2019 A dedicated service for South West blood cancer patients, using telehealth is reducing the need for long, uncomfortable trips to Perth. This week is Telehealth Awareness Week (25 – 31 October 2019), shining the spotlight on how digital technology is helping country people access specialist and multi-disciplinary care closer to home. Cancer Nurse Coordinator, Jacqui Macnish said visiting haematologists from Perth provide the dedicated outpatient clinics from Bunbury Hospital with the option for patients to be seen either face-to-face or by telehealth. “Patients diagnosed with a blood cancer often have many months, if not years, of treatment and patients in the South West can travel three to four hours each way for a twenty minute appointment. “When you add that up over the years, this local service strongly supported by telehealth saves our patients so much time away...
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24/01/2024