Only 1 day to go until World Diabetes day! This year the theme is women and #diabetes – our right to a healthy future. Come down to Albany Library tomorrow from 9.30 to 11.30am to find out how you can fight diabetes #WDD #WorldDiabetesDay2017

Pumpkin papaya acai bowl? Strawberry and coconut oil smoothie? These may have popped up in your local café or while you’ve scrolled through your Instagram feed, either way ‘clean’ eating has gained much attraction recently but what does #cleaneating or #eatclean mean? Is it good for us? Clean eating is a misleading concept. Some people define it as consuming non-processed, ‘whole foods’ which are close to their natural form. However, not all processed food is ‘bad’ for us. It is important to be CLEAR that you can still consume a healthy diet that includes eating the occasional chocolate bar! If you are unclear about how to consume a healthy, balanced diet Amity Health’s Accredited Practising Dietitians can provide evidence-based dietary advice. Read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/09/10/is-clean-eating-bad-for-you_a_23201074/

Communities for Children Newsletter November 2017 Edition

Diabetes Education Scholarship Opportunity Amity Health, a major provider of health services in the Great Southern, is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately qualified allied health professionals wishing to undertake post graduate studies to achieve recognition as a Diabetes Educator. Professions eligible to complete the course of study are Registered Nurse (RN or Division One), Accredited Practising Dietitian, Registered Medical Practitioner, Registered Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Registered Physiotherapist. Amity Health, with the support of the WA Primary Health Alliance, is pleased to be able to offer full or part financial support to anyone interested in completing the post graduate certificate at any recognised tertiary institution. This is a competitive process with a limited funding resource. Applicants must be a resident of, and working in the Great Southern. For an application form or further information please contact Louise Cato Clinical Lead, Amity Health on 9842 2797, or email lcato@amityhealth.com.au Amity Health acknowledges WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) for providing funding in its role as the operator of the Country WA PHN

Need to see a specialist but unable to travel to Perth? Amity Health has a range of visiting specialists on a regular basis. Contact us or ask your GP to find out more. See the below list for this week's visiting specialists: Peter Kendall (Respiratory Physician) Nigel Sinclair (Cardiologist) Priya Chowaloor (Rheumatologist) Simon Wall (Orthopaedic Surgeon) Paul Armanasco (Podiatric Surgeon) Chelsea Punch (Podiatrist) Alison Woolard (Clinical Psychologist) To find out how to make an appointment with any of our visiting specialists - contact us today on 9842 2797 or visit our website for more information. www.amityhealth.com.au

Communities for Children Newsletter October 2017 Edition

Can you believe its almost October already? And October means.... Children's Week! We hope you will join us again this year for the Annual Children's Week Party which will be happening down at the WA Museum in Albany, from 10am - 2pm on Saturday, 28th of October. Dust off those capes, as this years' theme is SUPERHEROS. Plenty of fun to be had by Wonder Woman, Superman and Bat Girl with loads of FREE activities. 👍

Did you know that Amity Health has a range of visiting specialists on a regular basis who consult from our rooms? Contact us or ask your GP to find out how to make an appointment or for more information. See the below list for next week's visiting specialists: Peter Kendall (Respiratory Physician) Sris Baskaranathan (Urologist) Julian Rodrigues (Neurologist) Nigel Sinclair (Caridologist) Tom Bowles (General Surgeon) Chelsea Punch (Podiatrist) Alison Woolard (Clinical Psychologist) To find out how to make an appointment with any of our visiting specialists - contact us today on 9842 2797 or visit our website for more information. www.amityhealth.com.au

Amity Health will be closed this coming Monday (25th September) due to the long weekend. We will re-open from 8.30am Tuesday, 27th September. Wishing everyone a happy and safe long weekend!