Healthcare Webinars

This workshop is designed to provide participants with critical knowledge to effectively work with families and loved ones of individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). Recognizing the pivotal role that family members and close friends play in the lives of people who use substances, this workshop aims to equip professionals with key insights and strategies needed to help family members/loved ones create a supportive and constructive environment. Participants will be given an overview of the dynamics of substance use, effective communication techniques, and specific interventions to help families navigate challenges associated with their loved one's substance use.Learning Objectives:Gain insights into the impact of substance use on individuals and their families.Explore techniques for fostering a safe space for sharing concerns and experiences among families and loved ones and individuals who use substances.Provide tools for families/loved ones to enhance resilience in persons who are using substances

This comprehensive pediatric webinar series brings together top pediatric health care specialists to explore the latest advancements in pediatric asthma, allergies, endocrinology, and renal health. This global pediatric health webinar serves as your gateway to learning about advancements in treatments and methodologies, providing attendees with valuable clinical insights, knowledge enrichment, and professional network expansion, all aimed at advancing pediatric healthcare.

Presented by Dr Marlee Bower (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney) and Carlos Duarte (clinical psychologist, Haymarket Foundation Drug and Alcohol Service)Dr Marlee Bower is a Research Fellow at the Matilda Centre who is interested in the broader social determinants of mental health, particularly in understanding loneliness and isolation amongst marginalised individuals and how this relates to the built environment. Marlee will be presenting findings from her PhD research, completed in 2019, which examined the experience of loneliness amongst Australians with lived experience of homelessness. Prior to working at the Matilda Centre, Marlee worked in government research and strategy in prison and homelessness settings.Mr Carlos Duarte is a clinical psychologist who has been working at the Haymarket Foundation AOD Counselling Service in inner-city Sydney for almost 20 years. Carlos generally sees 95 clients in a year, the majority of whom are in recovery. Approximately half have issues with alcohol, followed by methamphetamine use. The service is free to disadvantaged people who have co-occurring AOD and mental health issues including people who are homeless, Indigenous, from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, those leaving custodial sentences, people who have experienced violence and those from gender and sexually diverse communities. The benchmarking for the service’s PREMS (‘Yes’) survey – a requirement for all AOD services – exceeds all those of the Department of Health.This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of:The prevalence of substance use and loneliness amongst people experiencing homelessnessHow loneliness impacts the wellbeing of people experiencing homelessnessRisk and protective factors for loneliness amongst people experiencing homelessnessHow AOD services can help people experiencing homelessness and co-occurring loneliness or substance use

The roles of digital navigators are multifaceted, involving not just technical instruction but also empathetic support and understanding of the diverse challenges faced by those lacking access to digital resources. Moreover, for individuals on the wrong side of the digital divide, the inability to access digital resources can perpetuate feelings of exclusion, inadequacy, and frustration, potentially impacting their mental well-being. Thus, integrating mental health awareness into digital skills education is not just a matter of technical proficiency but a vital component of fostering inclusive, supportive communities in the digital age. Join us as we discuss strategies for fostering an environment of empathy, patience, and support so that we not only impart essential digital skills but also contribute to the emotional resilience and life-long empowerment of our learners.Raffle Giveaway: Managing Digital Navigators

Despite being a key treatment option for perimenopause and menopause, less than 1 in 5 women of menopausal age are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and this figure drastically reduces for Black and Asian women.In this webinar, we’re joined by menopause expert, Dr Sue Mann and menopause advocate, Madhu Kapoor to take a deep dive into HRT. We’ll discuss some of the common and lesser-known symptoms of menopause, explore how and why HRT is an effective treatment, and consider pros and cons of different types of HRT.We will also look at the risks associated with HRT and sort out fact from fiction so that you’re empowered with the information to help yourself, or someone you know, to make informed decisions about your treatment options.Have a question for one of our speakers? Email events@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk before the event and they’ll do their best to answer your questions during the session.Speakers: Dr Sue Mann, Madhu Kapoor

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This webinar will be presented by Associate Professor Louise Mewton (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney). Associate Professor Louise Mewton is a public health researcher with a focus on the epidemiology, assessment, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use and related disorders across the lifespan. She is Program Lead in Lifespan and Brain Health Research at the Matilda Centre, University of Sydney. This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of: The physiological impacts of alcohol use on older adults The impact of alcohol use on the brain of older adults, including the relationship between alcohol use, cognitive impairment and dementia Effective approaches for treating harmful alcohol use in older adults

Post-operative complications occur frequently following cardiac surgery and have a significant impact on the patient experience and clinical outcomes and costs. This webinar will describe the nature and frequency of complications and their impact on short and long-term outcomes. The presenters will review the key literature in this field, the important role played by quality initiatives involving STS, ERAS Cardiac and other organizations in an effort to reduce the occurrence of post operative complications.

HealthLine webinar on National Gout Awareness Day (May 22nd, 3:00-4:00 pm ET)Register for the webinar to gain insights on the connection between gout and kidney disease. Receive webinar details via email.

Join Eric Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS, a leading expert in general and breast surgery, as he shares insights on trending topics in genetic testing for breast cancer. In this webinar, Dr. Manahan covers the importance and underutilization of genetic testing in breast cancer, disparities in genetic testing, unlocking the potential of tumor genomics, exciting research opportunities, and much more. Don't miss out — register today to secure your spot and gain valuable insights on how to elevate your approach to patient care.