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GP parkrun crowd reinforces social prescribing momentum

GP parkrun crowd reinforces social prescribing momentum

Dozens of GPs gathered in the one place for a parkrun − and to spread the word about social prescribing and its wellbeing benefits.


Connecting GPs with community: RACGP–parkrun partnership

Connecting GPs with community: RACGP–parkrun partnership

The new parkrun practice initiative aims to promote social prescribing by strengthening links between practices and their community.


New Specific Interests social prescribing group

New Specific Interests social prescribing group

Social prescribing is gaining momentum, and the RACGP is hoping to better support GPs in integrating the model into their practice.


RACGP calls for anti-vaxxer crackdown after GP receives death threats

RACGP calls for anti-vaxxer crackdown after GP receives death threats

A Queensland GP has pulled out of the vaccine rollout for children aged under 12 amid safety concerns for himself and his colleagues.


Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’

Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’

Depression and anxiety among pregnant women is already high – but it significantly increases among those with low levels of support.


Joint call for national social prescribing scheme

Joint call for national social prescribing scheme

A number of medical organisations, including the RACGP, say support for social prescribing should be included in the 2021 MYEFO.


Where in Australia is chronic disease most prevalent?

Where in Australia is chronic disease most prevalent?

The AIHW has mapped the impact of the most prevalent chronic diseases, revealing the health-risk profile for socioeconomic areas.


Are vaccines alone enough to avoid COVID mortality?

Are vaccines alone enough to avoid COVID mortality?

The emergence of highly infectious variants could see the risk of death remain at high levels, according to new modelling that has been described by some as ‘pessimistic’.


How one GP is tackling the ‘dangerous’ scourge of medical misinformation

How one GP is tackling the ‘dangerous’ scourge of medical misinformation

Dr Preeya Alexander is worried about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on social media and fears it will only become worse as the vaccine rollout gets underway.


 Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout

Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout

The ban has triggered a major backlash from doctors, leaders and public health experts.


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