Disease Prevention
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with an estimated 666,000 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The good news is that it is treatable, if diagnosed early.
11/11/2024
Health articles
Review our articles on health issues and topics of interest to rural and remote communities
Disease Prevention
Early breast cancer diagnosis can save your life.
With over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year, learning the signs and symptoms is very important.
Sadly, people with cancer who live rurally and remotely have a poorer chance of survival than people in cities. This is
04/10/2024
Country life
“The Loneliness Epidemic”: Impact On Rural Communities
Loneliness can affect us all – but with the isolation and tyranny of distance that comes with living remotely – this can become overwhelming. Medical student, Ria Mathew has researched this epidemic and provides some useful advice.
30/09/2024
Disease Prevention
Standing tall: spinal health in the bush
Here we chat with Dr Cameron Downes, an orthopaedic spinal surgeon from Far North Queensland, to get his take on spinal health and what people living in rural areas can do to keep their backs strong.
26/09/2024
Disease Prevention
Drinking in rural Australia: challenges, culture and seeking help
Risky alcohol consumption increases the further you get from a city, with statistics at their highest in remote and very remote areas. We explore this trend further and look at the challenges, culture and how to get help.
25/09/2024
Ageing
Dementia in rural Australia
Rural Australians are three to five times more likely to develop dementia. Here we explore the challenge for those in rural communities, the early warning signs of dementia and why mental exercise could help lower your risk.
24/09/2024
Country life
In Conversation with Dr John Buckley
In this interview with our Treating GP, Dr John Buckley, we chat about his medical career and delve into why he is so excited about providing GP services to health practitioners in Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe and St George.
12/09/2024
Country life
The gift of life: raising awareness for organ donation
Organ donation is an incredible act of generosity, with thousands of rural Australians waiting anxiously for life-saving organ transplants.
08/08/2024
Disease Prevention
Rural Australians are 17% more likely to experience a stroke
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke? One in every four people around the world will experience a stroke in their lifetime – awareness and education is key.
06/08/2024
Disease Prevention
Gestational diabetes in rural Australia – challenges, screening and treatment
Between five and ten per cent of women develop gestational diabetes, with research showing that it is slightly more common in remote areas of Australia.
11/07/2024
Mental Health
The benefits of yoga for mind and body
We’re big advocates of yoga as it’s such a gentle and relaxing way to look after your physical and mental health. Here we explore the long-term benefits for your mind and body.
20/06/2024
Men's Health
Men’s health in rural communities
Dr Cameron Downes highlights the issue of mental health in men. He shares his insights and provides some tips for improving your mental health.
13/06/2024
Mental Health
Why we’re wearing our craziest socks today
We look at the importance of breaking down the stigma around mental health in doctors and health practitioners.
06/06/2024
Disease Prevention
33,000 Australians live with Multiple Sclerosis – learn the symptoms
The diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) is slightly more difficult in remote areas of Australia. Here we look at everything you need to know to understand this condition that affects 33,000 Australians and the unique challenges for those
29/05/2024
Disease Prevention
80% of people with coeliac disease don’t know they have it – are you one of them?
Approximately 1 in 70 Australians have coeliac disease however 80% remain undiagnosed. Most Australians with coeliac disease don’t know it. Improved awareness of the condition has resulted in higher diagnosis rates in the past few years, however, there has also
15/05/2024
