Healthscope Network News
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Nov 11, 2021, 2:27 PM
Mr Luke Bradshaw is a Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) and General Surgeon at Knox Private Hospital with a special interest in pancreatic surgery. His blog discusses pancreatic cancer and its signs and symptoms.
Cervical Cancer
Nov 10, 2021, 10:38 AM
Dr Hema Grover has written a piece on cervical cancer to raise awareness of signs, symptoms and causes. Dr Grover is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who works within a broad range of clinical environments to offer compassionate and high-quality care to women needing support through their different phases of life.
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Week
Nov 9, 2021, 6:15 PM
Clinical Psychologist Kerryn Blunt has written an informative blog to help progress the important conversations about perinatal mental health. If you are experiencing signs of PNDA, consult with your GP, obstetrician, midwife of other trusted healthcare professionals.
Healthscope finalises COVID-19 Vaccination policies
Nov 9, 2021, 2:37 PM
Healthscope has finalised its COVID-19 Vaccination policies, the leading Australian healthcare company announced today.
What is deep vein thrombosis?
Oct 13, 2021, 4:18 PM
For World Thrombosis Day, Vascular & Endovascular surgeon Dr Joy Wong defines Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and discusses the associated symptoms, warning signs and treatment options.
FAQs about Breast Cancer
Oct 8, 2021, 3:02 PM
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr Saam Tourani, a Melbourne-based specialist general surgeon, provided us with a breakdown of breast cancer subtypes and risk factors.
Rethink mental illness: Borderline Personality Disorder
Oct 7, 2021, 3:50 AM
BPD is more common than you think. It is thought to manifest as a result of childhood maltreatment. Importantly, this can include emotional invalidation and abuse in childhood. It seems to present more commonly than in previous generations - possibly due to greater family unit pressures in the contemporary era.
Mental Health myths and misunderstandings
Oct 1, 2021, 3:40 AM
Three common myths about mental health:
1. It won’t happen to me.
2. People don't get better.
3. Simple advice works in complex cases.
Diet, cholesterol, and heart disease
Sep 29, 2021, 9:52 AM
Dr Ahmed Khan, Interventional Cardiologist at National Capital, discusses heart disease risk factors and prevention methods in an educational blog for World Heart Day.
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