Mao’s Last Dancer – movie night photos
As part of our GP Well-being program, we held a movie night at the Regent Gold Class cinema on October 8th. (more…)
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$24,000 worth of HMRs unclaimed in Ballarat area
A review of the Pharmacy Guild statistics of HMR claims in the Ballarat area indicates that GPs are missing out on payments for HMRs. (more…)
New services to Ballarat
Two new services this month; cardiac & pulmonary rehab, and myotherapy. (more…)
New medication charts at BDNH
As required by ACHS, and in response to reported issues, we have reviewed our Medication Chart over the previous year. As a result, a new BDNH Medication Chart, in line with the National Inpatient Chart now utilised across all Australian public hospitals, has been developed for use in the community setting. (more…)
Would you consider contracting a practice nurse?
No room for a practice nurse? Consider contracting a local nursing service. Dr Chris Millar’s recent experience was a positive one. (more…)
Why you should bother cleaning your data
The phrase “cleaning up your data” might strike fear into you and your practice team, but do you really understand what it is, and why it is so important? (more…)
And the winner is…
Talei Deacon, Practice Manager at UFS Medical Centre, won an Apple iPhone in the recent Argus special prize draw. (more…)
ATSI? Just ask
The poor health of Australia and Torres Strait Islander people has been compared to problems of the third world. Help close the gap. (more…)
BHS GP Liaison Unit up and running
Dr Malcolm Anderson has been appointed to the position of GP Liaison Consultant. Dr Anderson has had over 30 years experience as a GP practising within the West Vic region, and was also on the West Vic Division Board of Management. (more…)
Self esteem building for adults
People with low self esteem start a story about themselves that they repeat over in their minds. They then believe this to be the truth about themselves. At Ballarat Community Health we run a self-esteem program for adults called “Build It! Self Esteem”. (more…)
Division evolution: put to the vote
[Please note that this article is now obsolete] By now you should have received your package of materials for the upcoming BDDGP AGM. In it you will find a number of proposed changes to BDDGP’s Constitution. A 75% vote of present / proxy members will be needed to make any of these changes, so it is important that you be given the chance to understand the Board’s rationale for change. (more…)
