- More than twenty eight percent of priority 1A ambulance jobs – the most life-threatening category – had a response time over ten minutes in January to March two thousand and seventeen, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information Quarterly report. More than one in three emergency category patients waited longer than fifteen minutes for an ambulance from the time a triple zero call was answered. A total of ninety four point seven per cent of ambulances responding to P1s arrived within half an hour, the report showed.
- Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been given a one-month racing ban after pleading guilty to taking a banned appetite suppressant. Payne told the inquiry she knew Phentermine was banned on race days but thought it was permitted during trackwork. Once a sample provided by Payne shows the substance has left her system, she can resume trackwork.
- Health professionals remain at the very top of the Australian public’s regard, according to the latest Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey. The two thousand and seventeen poll revealed nurses, doctors, pharmacists and dentists all rank in the top six professions people trusted the most.
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Internationally Recognized Medical and Identification Jewellery System for Your Peace of Mind [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Heidi Jones
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Heidi Jones is the CEO, Australia Medicalert Foundation since November 2014. Her prior worked includes roles in the commercial construction industry in project management for 10 years, and health services within different departments of IMVS Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science SA and also Women’s & Children’s Hospital SA (both now part of SA Health). She worked as a Lead Consultant at Hender Consulting Jan 2005 – October 2014, Director Corporate Services at SCOSA (Spastic Centre of South Australia) January 2001 – December 2004, General Manager at Adelaide Eye & Laser Centre August 1996 – October 2000 and CEO at Adelaide North East Division of General Practice 1993 – 1996.
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, learn more about benefits of becoming a member of the Australia Medicalert Foundation as we are joined by their CEO Heidi Jones. They are a membership-based organisation that has been helping protect Australians for over 40 years. They offer Australian made products such as their medical ID that will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself in times of an emergency. Their MedicAlert emblem is recognized in many countries to give you peace of mind when you travel. Purchasing your first medical ID bracelet or necklace makes you their member through online registration process.
Bill Johnson Discusses Anxiety And Depression
Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Bill Johnson
Guest Bio: Bill is a registered clinical psychologist, currently working full-time in a private practice. He has helped individuals, couples and groups with counselling, and has worked with numerous clients who have experienced a variety of concerns including anger management, clinical depression, anxiety, psychosis and personal disorders.
Segment Overview: Depression and anxiety manifests differently in men compared to women and this is further elaborated by Bill Johnson in this segment. Diagnosing these conditions vary depending on gender as men more likely display anger when in pain. Take time to listen our topic on anxiety and depression and hopefully learn how to handle these better.
How Cloud Computing is Driving Ehealth Innovation for Improved Patient Care [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Andrew Tucker
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Andrew Tucker is the CEO of ITonCloud which helps businesses simplify and automate their IT systems by leveraging the cloud. Andrew has more than 20 years of experience as a successful business owner and passionate entrepreneur. His goal has always been to build and drive ventures to deliver unmatched service levels, customer value and trust.
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we are joined by ITonCloud CEO Andrew Tucker here to talk about their cloud computing features. Andrew discusses how cloud computing is enabling the next wave of ehealth innovation. In addition, Andrew explains how cloud computing is driving ehealth innovation in the areas of mobility, data management, self-service for patients, operations and analytics of information for hospitals and private practices.
Fast Growing Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company with Products Sold in Over 120 Countries [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Gary Bird
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Gary currently holds the position of Country Manager for MEDA Pharmaceuticals Australia and New Zealand. Previously he has held a number of senior marketing roles in the healthcare sector, including Regional Marketing Director for Johnson and Johnson with responsibility for 14 local operating companies across the Asia Pacific region. Gary has been recognised within Johnson and Johnson as Asia Pacific Marketer of the Year, and was a founding member of the company’s Innovation Council with a mission to lead and drive a sustainable culture of innovation.
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, get the best options when it comes to you or your loved ones’ pharmaceutical needs as we learn more about MEDA Pharmaceuticals Australia and New Zealand from their Country Manager Gary Bird. Their product portfolio is divided into three main areas which are specialty products, non-prescription products and branded generics. Committed to quality products and happy customers, they are listed as the 48th largest pharmaceutical company in the world.
Australia’s First Not-for-Profit Teaching Hospital [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Carol Bryant
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Carol Bryant has held executive positions within the private hospital sector for the past 25 years. Prior to her position as CEO of Macquarie University Hospital, she was the CEO at Westmead Private Hospital for 11 years. Before taking up the position as CEO of Westmead private, she was the Director of Clinical Service and in 2000, Carol played a key role in opening Westmead Private. First qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 1975, Carol Bryant spent 12 years with North Gosford Private (1988 – 2000) including fulfilling the roles of Acting Director of Clinical Services and Deputy Director of Nursing, before moving to Ramsay Healthcare in May 2000.
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, learn more about Macquarie University Hospital and the services they offer as we are joined by their CEO Carol Bryant. The academic hospital is modelled on leading international university hospitals and their facility incorporates the latest design principles because they recognize the therapeutic role the healthcare environment plays on patients, visitors and staff. Their health professionals are committed committed to a culture of continuous improvement through teaching and research. They take a multi-disciplinary approach to care and many of their specialists also work in teams, to ensure patients have access to their collective expertise.
Independent Authority Promoting Grains and Legumes as Part of our Balanced Diet [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Michelle Broom
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Michelle Broom is General Manager of the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council. She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia Food Regulation Advisory Committee and Convener of the Corporate Nutrition Interest Group. Michelle has worked in roles in five different countries around the world and has a background in both corporate and public health dietetics having worked for Kellogg’s in Australia and British Columbia Health in Canada. Michelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, a Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry).
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, know more about nutrition especially the health benefits of eating grains and Legumes as we are joined by GNLC General Manager Michelle Broom. The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council provides a platform for organisations from across the grains and legumes value chain that have a pre-competitive interest in promoting the health and nutrition benefits of grains, grain-based foods and legumes. Last year, they launched a three-year plan in which GNLC identified the core strategic priorities for the Council to underpin and further drive the position of grains and legumes role in the diet.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Healthcare for Women
Nick Hart discusses the importance of a forward-looking approach and how that’s guided and impacted their mission of advancing safe and affordable health care for women globally. Learn more at www.lupin.com
Blackmores’ Immune Health Check
Integrative medical doctor Dr. Cris Beer joins HPR to promote the new immune health check being offered by Blackmores and also discusses her background in holistic/integrative medicine.
Osteopaths Helping You to Move Again, Pain-Free [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Dr Abbas Din
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Dr Abbas Din is the medical osteopathic director of Doctors of Osteopathy Victoria. A friendly and knowledgeable osteopathic clinician, Dr Abbas is qualified in both Osteopathy and Myotherapy and in personal training. He graduated from RMIT University with a double degree in Applied Science (complimentary medicine) and a Masters in Osteopathy as well as completing an advanced diploma of Myotherapy. Abbas is experienced in treating both joint pain, spinal and back pain issues and combines his osteopathic and myotherapy expertise with his background in fitness and personal training to help his patient’s recover quickly from sporting and work place injuries. He has been involved with treating a wide range of patients from the dancers at the Australian Ballet Company to extreme athletes competing in ultra marathons, triathletes, cross-fitters and power-lifters.
Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, know more about the Doctors of Osteopathy Victoria from our guest medical osteopathic director Dr. Abbas Din. They use a combination of treatments such as deep tissue massage, gentle spinal adjustments, dry needling, TENS therapy, shockwave therapy and exercise rehabilitation to help speed up recovery and reduce pain so that you can return to your daily activities as quickly and as safely as possible. They use only sound, evidence-based, non-invasive manual therapy techniques to help you recover efficiently and safely. Their clinic is known for having supportive staff and well informed quality care to help ease your joint or back pain or just need a body tune up and posture check to help prevent any future injuries.