As we have been trying to innovate in the health space we have trialled different ways to add value to patients and practices. We may not always get it right but the premise of our innovations have always been anchored […]
As a practising GP for over 20 years and someone who has been intimately involved in health system improvement — chairing Divisions of General Practice, Medicare Locals, and Primary Health Networks for over 15 years — I recognise the evolving […]
If you’re looking to improve your diet and want to get some professional help, it can be hard to know whether you should see a nutritionist, a dietitian, or your GP. While your GP is always a great first step […]
Most of us think of vaccinations as a childhood and teenage experience. However, many vaccines need booster doses throughout adulthood to stay effective and some vaccines not given during childhood may be needed before overseas travel. The whooping cough vaccine […]
Recently, people have turned to using the emergency department of hospitals as an alternative to attending a GP clinic. As a result, emergency departments (EDs) are becoming overcrowded by people with minor injuries or illnesses. We all know that the […]
With flu season approaching, you may be thinking about whether or not to get your annual flu shot this year. After all, do flu shots really even help? You may have had a flu shot in the past only to […]
Are you having trouble making the change to a healthier lifestyle? You need to find a type of exercise – or even better, several types – that you actually enjoy. If you’re partial to being outdoors, hiking is a perfect […]
HealthEngine welcomes today Nurse Naomi Cook to our blog. Naomi Cook will be a regular contributor to our blog and social media pages as she shares weekly tips for staying well and managing your health. Hi everyone, it’s Nurse Naomi […]
Lee Holmes is an author, certified health coach and the brains behind the Supercharged Food blog, which aims to encourage people to live longer, healthier and happier lives. Lee began her blog in 2010, after she was diagnosed with an immune disease, […]
Bearded man. Hiking enthusiast. Non-hipster Melbournian. Mayora (otherwise known as an unhealthy adoration of mayonnaise!), freelance writer, blogger, sub-editor, and online comm’s guy. All round awesome person. That’s how Neil Fahey describes himself. I’m sure a lot of other people […]