On October 10th we acknowledged RUOK day. However, we are all encouraged to think about asking this question as often as we can, especially here in Victoria where we have all faced personal and professional challenges. October 12th hosts the International Day of the Girl Child and in recognition of… Read More »President’s Message October 2020
The month of August has been dominated by my RACGP Presidential candidacy, although other important events have also been attended. On August 22nd we participated in the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) virtual event for Beijing Platform for Action and each regional VP presented on work undertaken in their region… Read More »President’s Message August 2020
September is the month of Women’s Health week and has been marked by the recent death of the legendary figure, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We thank her for her tenacity and persistence in addressing equality for women throughout her life and acknowledge that we will continue to carry the baton, until… Read More »President’s Message September 2020
It has been a long hard month for Victorians with the second lockdown and the steady climb in COVID19 cases. Victoria faces its greatest health challenge and the threat of worsening rates of infection continues, despite the vigilance that most members in our community are displaying in maintain social distancing,… Read More »President’s Message July 2020
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for Victorians this month with the resurgence of COVID-19 diagnoses and community spread. We need to remain vigilant in our effort as doctors to protect ourselves, our families and our patients and we also need to check up on our friends and colleagues during this… Read More »President’s Message June 2020
Despite jokes about an expected baby boom following months of isolation, many people may be rethinking their plans for a pregnancy due to COVID-19. So, what can we tell patients contemplating a pregnancy if they ask for our advice? Today, Premier Daniel Andrews has also announced further easing of restrictions in… Read More »President’s Message May 2020
We are now heading into the next phase of lockdown as a nation and give our sincerest thanks to our hospital colleagues for being at the frontline and to everyone else who is helping flatten the curve by staying home and observing the physical distancing protocols. The need to protect… Read More »President’s Message April 2020
VMWS president Dr Magdalena Simonis explores the concerns of patients contemplating pregnancy in a time of uncertainty. You can read this article on the MJA website here. Photo by Luma Pimentel on Unsplash
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