There is something special about living in rural and remote communities. The wide-open spaces and red dirt. Or acres of lush green forest. Millions of stars dotting the sky at night will take your breath away. But it’s more than just the landscape. The people are pretty special too. And our purpose is to look after them and keep them healthy.
John Douyere will be in Charleville on Tuesday 6 May to provide GP care for our rural health practitioners. Those from neighbouring towns are also welcome to book an appointment with John. He is passionate about looking after his rural colleagues – having worked in rural communities for more than 20 years!
John Buckley will be in St George, Goondiwindi and Stanthorpe from 13-15 May. Doctors, nurses and allied health workers – don’t miss this opportunity to look after yourself. Have a comprehensive health check or book that appointment you have been putting off – too busy caring for your own patients!
Our CEO, Fran Avon, recently participated in the Roche Exchange, where Roche’s senior managers presented their vision and program plans. It was inspiring to learn about their commitment to delivering clinical trials in rural and remote communities. We were also thrilled to see photos from our GPs4RuralDocs trip to West Queensland proudly displayed in their office.
This is more than a story about a young woman pursuing medicine—it is a story about the power of perseverance, the need for reform, and the unwavering belief that healthcare should be a right, not a privilege
The introduction of the Vorotek Loupe at Active Health has been nothing short of transformative. Read more about how this simple device and the support of Rural Doctors Foundation has changed lives in Portland, Victoria.
The communities we serve are not all the same. Each has varied health needs, and the people and their doctors know what those needs are. We exist to work with rural and remote communities and support them to stay safe and healthy.
One in seven women have endometriosis. Despite its prevalence, many women remain undiagnosed for years due to the spectrum of symptoms and the misconception that severe menstrual pain is normal. Read Maryam’s article to understand the symptoms and treatment options.
Often termed a “silent killer”, there are challenges in improving ovarian cancer survival rates. Vague non-specific symptoms, a lack of screening tests and advanced disease at diagnosis all contribute to a poorer five-year survival outcome for women when compared to other gynaecological cancers.
Dr Kuljit Singh believes social prescribing can help rural health communities immensely in improving health outcomes and combating loneliness. She encourages rural doctors to learn more and look into how they can incorporate programs into their rural health practice.
“Rural medicine is a special opportunity to work in an advanced scope of practice and provide whole-of-life care across a whole community and multiple generations.”
Dr Michael Rice – Director