GoHealth Online: Identifying the Cause rather than Focusing only on the Symptom

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Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest: Colin Phillips
Guest Bio: Colin is the owner/director of GoHealth Online. Prior to his arrival in Australia, he has had vast experience in Physiotherapy clinics in Ireland, UK, Zambia and New Zealand. Colin has experience in public, private and voluntary physiotherapy settings. His main area of expertise and experience is musculoskeletal physiotherapy having a particular interest in the diagnosis, management and prevention of acute sports injuries.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, Colin shares with us the services they offer at GoHealth Online. You can come visit either of their clinics in Penshurst or Maroubra in Sydney. Among the services they provide include physiotherapy, massage, pilates, rehabilitation and nutrition needs. They can design a unique rehabilitation exercise program for your specific needs.

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The Health News – 23 April 2015

Overview

  • Medicare is to undergo a major shake up, with the Federal Government announcing every subsidised test, treatment and procedure will be investigated to make sure it is effective and value for money.
  • The family of a Gold Coast woman who died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Mexico has spoken for the first time about their loss and the need for greater oversight of the industry.
  • Mental health carers say they are not being recognised, supported or respected by a health system that should work “with them, not against them”.

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The Health News – 22 April 2015

Overview

  • A university in Brisbane has opened the first all-Australian skeleton library in the country allowing students to study a “typical Aussie” skeleton.
  • Expressions of interest will be sought from private hospitals and aged care providers to build on the site of the Daw Park Repatriation Hospital in Adelaide.
  • A discovery by Australian scientists may lead to easier and earlier malaria detection by way of a breath test, rather than a blood test.

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Vital Support for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Adults with Disabilities by CPL

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Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest: Angela Tillmanns
Guest Bio: With more than 30 years experience in service delivery in the Commonwealth Government, Angela has developed a solid understanding of the relationship between the client, not for profit service provider and government.
Angela serves on the Board of CPL and is also on the Board of National Disability Services, Chair of the National Disability Services Queensland Committee and a member of Cerebral Palsy Australia and Ability First.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, learn more about the non-profit organization Choice Passion Life (formerly know as the Cerebral Palsy League) – “CPL gives you the freedom of choice, the opportunity to chase your passion and the support to live the life you choose.” They provide vital support and services to more than 8,000 children and adults with disabilities in Queensland and Northern NSW.

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The Health News – 21 April 2015

Overview

  • Medical workers ran into the hospital as soon as the helicopter landed in Zhengzhou, central-eastern China.
  • Banyan House was founded to treat alcoholics, but these days the Darwin rehabilitation centre is a place for minds unravelled and rewired by methamphetamine.
  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted serious failings in its handling of the Ebola crisis and pledged reforms to enable it to do better next time, its leadership says.

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The Health News – 20 April 2015

Overview

  • A group of doctors in Gippsland is warning patients that mercury levels in locally caught fish could be dangerously high, particularly for pregnant women.
  • A Tasmanian program teaching art skills to people with memory loss is helping patients reduce agitation and carers say similar classes could be expanded around the state.
  • The Federal Government has unveiled a $26 million package aimed at boosting vaccination rates among children as part of next month’s budget.

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The Health News – 17 April 2015

Overview

  • A nine-day stay in a hospital mental health unit costs the same as a community program supporting someone at home for a year.
  • Canberra’s hospitals are facing an impossible task to reach the level expected of a first world health system, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has warned.
  • Problems with the delivery of intravenous drips and other medical supplies to wards at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth are the subject of a State Government review.

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Intelligent and Productive Solutions for your Business by ThoughtWare

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Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest: Sonja Bernhardt OAM
Guest Bio: Sonja Bernhardt, an Australian technology industry identity, holds three management and information technology related degrees. She is CEO of ThoughtWare a multi award winning business and developer of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance software solutions Governance, Risk Management, Compliance software. She has been actively involved in multiple industry related activities and a published author of book chapters and industry articles. In 2005 Sonja was the first Australian inducted into the WITI (Women in Technology International) Hall of Fame.On Australia Day 2011 she was the first Queensland woman to be awarded with one of the countries top honours, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to information technology.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, know more about ThoughtWare and it’s cornerstone Governance, Risk Management and Compliance solution i.on my software helps equip aged care, community care, retirement villages, indigenous services, disability services & hospitals with the appropriate practical and time saving software & tools to help address requirements for:

  • Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Accreditation
  • Quality Improvement
  • HR
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    Health Supplier Segment: SheridanCare In Home Healthcare

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    Presenter: Neal Howard
    Guest: Susan Dost
    Guest Bio: Susan Dost is President & CEO of SheridanCare. She has completed comprehensive training on priority senior issues conducted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and has taken the educational initiative to become a professional leader in meeting the key needs and issues concerning mature adults. As a Certified Senior Advisor and President of Sheridan Care, she has an empowered staff who will personally meet with each and every client, and assess each family’s needs.

    Segment overview: In this Healthcare Supplier Segment, Susan Dost discusses SheridanCare In Home Healthcare based in Los Angeles, California.

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    World Expert Calls for New Approach to Depression Treatment

    Dr_David_Haase_Maxwell_ClinicPresenter: Wayne Bucklar
    Guest: Dr. David Haase
    Guest Bio: David Haase, MD is the founder and medical director of the MaxWell Clinic- a Collaborative-Care, Functional Medicine Clinic. He is committed to finding and addressing the underlying causes of illness in his patients -one aspect of which has led to the development of the remarkably successful Allergy Drop Program at the MaxWell Clinic. Dr. Haase is a reviewer for the “Textbook of Functional Medicine”, and lectures nationwide on functional medicine, whole person approaches to cancer prevention and treatment, and the Creation of Health.

    Segment overview: Understanding the role of inflammation of the gut and brain may be the way of the future with the diagnosis of depression. World renowned neurologist and functional medicine expert, Dr Haase is calling for a rethink of the way we diagnose psychiatric disorders. He recommends brain scans, called Quantitative EEG diagnostic scans, to measure the brain against a database of healthy brains. This technology is available in Australia.

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