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GPs and Health Professionals from the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health produce a wide variety of information and articles for health professionals.

Issues

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in Australia, 2005

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are large contributors to illness, pain and disability in Australia, according to the report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Why smoking is an important health issue for women and health professionals

Cigarette smoking is still the most important avoidable cause of death and disability in developed countries like Australia. Young smokers stand to gain the most benefit from quitting, however there are health benefits to quitting at any stage of life.

Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and Urinary Incontinence: a review

A WHI study was published in February 2005 which showed an increase in the incidence of urinary incontinence on Hormone Therapy (HT) compared to placebo.

American Women’s Health Initiative: investigating the possible prevention of coronary heart disease through hormone treatment in women

A summary by Professor Henry Burger, Emeritus Director, Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research and Chairman of the Research Committee at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health.

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Women in Midlife

Members of The Jean Hailes Foundation have produced a series of articles for the November 2004 issue of Australian Family Physician, the RACGP's journal, that focus on health issues for women in their midlife.

Includes Menopause Algorithm updated August 2007.

Professional Development Activities

Free, online Active Learning Modules

Weighing up the Evidence for Prescribing Hormone Therapy (HT)

Currently under review.
For available activities go to Online GP & HP Education

Osteoporosis: Under-diagnosed and under-treated

Currently under review.
For available activities go to Online GP & HP Education

Bone Health for Life (www.bonehealthforlife.org.au)

Provides practical advice for women, and their health professionals, to improve bone health so as to prevent and manage osteoporosis.

“Hormone Therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: lessons we have learnt, moving forward with an evidence-based approach”

Details about the on-demand webcast available now

"A Bio-Psychosocial look at Menopause and Midlife"

Details about the on-demand webcast available now

Information

More in depth information with practical health and lifestyle approaches for women and their health professionals is available from our group of websites.

Website Address

Ageing Well www.ageingwell.org.au

Bone Health for Life   www.bonehealthforlife.org.au

Early Menopause   www.earlymenopause.org.au

Health for Women   www.healthforwomen.org.au

Jean Hailes Foundation www.jeanhailes.org.au

Managing PCOS
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
www.managingpcos.org.au

DVDs and Videos (for purchase)

To purchase go to: The Jean Hailes Foundation Shop

Why Me? Osteoporosis

One in every two women and one in every three men over the age of 60 will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis.

Why Me? Menopause

So the time has come in your life when your body is doing things you don't understand

Why Me? Weight Management

For one reason or another you need to lose weight.

Content updated December 15, 2007

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 )

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