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Media Releases
Kick a Goal for Men's Health by Having a Check-Up with your GP
26/5/10
In the lead up to Men's Health Week 2010 (14-20 June), the AFL Coaches Association in conjunction with the General Practice Networks across the country are promoting the importance of health checks for men. Fremantle GP Network (FGPN) is playing its part, as a member of the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), by coming together with the Fremantle Dockers to urge men to visit their GP during men's health week for a yearly check-up.
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Budget will deliver health care future
12/5/10
Patients will be the big winners from the Federal Budget commitments to fund more Practice Nurses, put money into eHealth and invest in better access to afterhours care, says Fremantle GP Network Chair Dr Graham Farquhar.
"This is the Budget primary health care has been waiting for," Dr Farquhar said.
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New primary health care organisations - better health care for Australia
12/4/10
Local residents will receive a wider range of services from and better access to their general practice with the Prime Minister's announcement today of primary health care organisations, says Leeming GP and Fremantle GP Network (FGPN) Chair Dr Graham Farquhar.
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FUN RUN FOR FREO STREETDOCTOR
3/3/10
Fremantle GP Network is pleased to announce that the Fremantle Heave Ho Hash House Harriers & Harrietts, a Fremantle based social running group, have kindly made another donation in excess of $2000. The money was raised during an invitation run through Fremantle on 10th February, 2010. This has become an annual event in which they participate dressed as doctors and nurses with the proceeds going to the FREO StreetDoctor.
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R U OK? COULD SAVE A LIFE
23/11/09
¿A simple question: are you okay? Might be a lifesaver for someone living with depression or anxiety, just reaching out could have a significant impact,¿ says Fremantle GP Network (FGPN) CEO Ms Christa Riegler.
A national day of action has been launched in Australia this year. R U OK? Day on 29 November aims to raise awareness of, and assist in preventing, suicide.
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FGPN partnership to run new Cockburn GP Super Clinic
31/8/09
The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and the Federal Minister for Health, Nicola Roxon, announced today that a new $6.5m GP Super Clinic is to be established in Cockburn.
This new GP Super Clinic will be run by a partnership which includes Fremantle GP Network (FGPN) and the City of Cockburn. The clinic will be located in the Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre precinct.
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FREE HPV VACCINE EXTENSION MEANS MORE LOCAL WOMEN WILL BE PROTECTED
17/2/09
Young women in Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn can now access the cervical cancer vaccine for free until the end of the year and are being encouraged to do so by Fremantle GP Network.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR FREO STREETDOCTOR
5/2/09
Health and fitness professionals, including Ric Isaac from Fit for Health, are holding a special event on February 10th for all residents of the Fremantle area. This event is to provide general health and fitness guidance, the only cost is a $10 donation to FREO StreetDoctor.
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FAILURE TO REMEMBER JABS COULD BE COSTLY FOR FREMANTLE REGION PARENTS
29/1/09
Changes to child care payments will mean failure to vaccinate four-year olds could have financial, as well as health, repercussions for parents in the cities of Melville, Fremantle and Cockburn for the first time.
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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON
18/12/08
Christmas and New Year may not be a joyful time for everyone in our community. Fremantle GP Network Chief Executive Officer, Christa Riegler, said that the Christmas holidays can be a stressful time for many Australians who can experience heightened feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Your local general practice is one of the places where help can be sought for mental health advice and support.
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