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DetailsStigma & Mental Health It is National Diabetes Week here in Australia. The 2021 Diabetes Week will continue with the “Heads Up” campaign which focuses on the mental and emotional health of people living with diabetes. This year, the spotlight is on diabetes stigma and mental health. More than 4 in 5 people with diabetes…
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Common chronic conditions. Chronic diseases are long lasting conditions with persistent effects. Their social and economic consequences can impact on peoples’ quality of life. Chronic conditions are becoming increasingly common and are a priority for action in the health sector. Many people with chronic conditions do not have a single, predominant condition, but rather they…
DetailsAustralian Medical Abbreviations: Please also consult your GP, specialist or medical professional and do your own research. A AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm A&E accident and emergency abdo abdomen/abdominal ABG arterial blood gas ac before meals ACLS advanced care life support ACS acute coronary syndrome AED automatic external defibrillator AF,…
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“PTSD is a subject I am passionate about, as I was diagnosed with Chronic PTSD after continual exposure to traumatic events during my 13 years Policing career. PTSD had a devastating effect on me and for about 5 years of my life I was just existing, just function and very ill. I lost my career,…
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Health Event Ribbon Colour Information Link 1-28 Feb – Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Bowel Cancer Screening Apple Green https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/ 1-28 Feb – International Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Day Red https://www.heartkids.org.au/ 14 Feb – Day of Hearts – Wear Red Day – Sweetheart Day by HeartKids Red https://www.heartkids.org.au/ 4 Feb – World…
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Do you have elderly parents you are concerned about? Here are some free & cheap tips that can help: Ensure their house number is very clear, large & reflective for Emergency Services, we recommend 1 number on their letterbox and another number at the front door. We recommend something like this from Bunnings, at just…
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In 2017-2018 over 3,500 Australians were hospitalised due to contact with venomous plants & animals. 26% (more than a quarter) were caused by BEE STINGS. Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the WORLD. Australia is home to some of the most venomous animals in the WORLD. The majority of…
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FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS: When to call triple zero (000) If you or the patient are experiencing any of the following: central or crushing chest pain lasting more than 10 minutes unconsciousness or a seizure (fit) severe difficulty breathing or turning blue severe bleeding or inability to control bleeding with pressure sudden inability to move or…
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Emergency ID Australia are FINALISTS in the prestigious NATIONAL Australian Small Business Champion Awards. Winners will be decided at The Star in Sydney on 31st July 2021. Emergency ID Australia are very honoured to be finalists, further cementing that we are the HIGHEST award winners and most independently judged leaders in our field WORLDWIDE! None…
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The Australian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM) considers Emergency ID Spots a great initiative for patients, Emergency Service providers and Emergency Departments.
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