Far West of Centre - Health in Outback NSW

Today we conclude our Living with Diabetes season. We are joined by a very special guest speaker, Murray Butcher, and Diabetes Educator, Josh Petrie. Murray is an Aboriginal consumer living in Broken Hill and has successfully achieved diabetes remission through making tough lifestyle changes. Join Murray and Josh to learn how Murray achieved remission, and how you too can work towards achieving di...

Today in the studio we are joined by Ferna Vagg, Diabetes Educator, for the Far West Local Health District, located at Buronga HealthOne. In today’s episode, Ferna touches on sexual health, a difficult topic not often discussed as a complication of diabetes.  Listeners are reassured help is available and Ferna guides listeners to various health professional who can provide guidance and support in...

Today we are once again joined in the studio by Bradley Apps, Clinical Pharmacist for Western NSW Local Health District, where we discuss diabetes and sick days. Learn how illnesses can affect your diabetes and how important it is to properly manage your diabetes whilst unwell.  Illnesses on the body can influence how the body reacts which can affect a person’s diabetes.  Early management is imper...

Welcome to episode five.  Today we are privileged to have an Indigenous consumer, Des Rumble, speak to us about his journey with diabetes and the issues faced by Indigenous people living with diabetes.  Darren Kemp, Aboriginal Health Practitioner Trainee, also joins us in the studio to talk about how he works with communities to support Indigenous people manage the condition. This is a two-part ep...

Today we are joined in the studio by Elena Regan, Dietitianat the Broken Hill Hospital, who delves into the clinical component of the previous episode with Des Rumble and Darren Kemp.  Elena talks about food and beverage alternatives that willassist in maintaining a steady blood glucose level, which in turn allows people managing diabetes to feel less restricted while actively working towards a he...

Today we are joined on the podcast by Bradley Apps, Pharmacist, for the Western NSW Local Health District, for a conversation about Ozempic.  Learn what Ozempic is, why Ozempic and similar medications are so popular, how it works, and what affects Ozempic and similar medications have on the body. An episode not to be missed! Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated...

This month we speak with Desley McKellar, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Clinical Leader for the Far West Local Health District.  Desley shares her journey into Health and recognises the special people in her life that inspired her to follow a career in Health. Join us on the first Friday of each month, for a new episode of Our Deadly Voices where we showcase one of many dedicated and driven Indigeno...

Moving into our third episode of Living with Diabetes, todaywe are joined by Josh Petrie, Diabetes Educator, for the Far West Local Health District, and Liz Clarke, Project Officer in the Care Diabetes Program, for the Far West Local Health District. Josh shares fun and interesting facts about the history ofdiabetes, while Liz explains the current situation in the Far West Local Health District, a...

Today we are joined by Anne Manvell, Dietitian in the Diabetes Hub, from Western NSW Local Health District, to talk about myth busting diet in diabetes. Understand what you can eat, what you can do, learn if carbohydrates are bad, and what spikes blood glucose levels. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Information pro...

Today we are launching our Living with Diabetes season as we kick off National Diabetes Week.  In today’s episode, Diabetes as a Progressive Condition, wemeet Anna Blackie, from the Collaborative Commissioning Strategy at Western NSW Local Health District.    Understand diabetes, hear how Anna talks to people aboutdiabetes as a condition, risk factors, and emotions when patients are newly diagnose...

Today we are launching Our Deadly Voices season, which focuses on our Indigenous health leaders in the Far West Local Health District. We delve into where our guests are from, what led them to their career in Health, the triumphs and challenges along the way, and words of wisdom for our emerging Indigenous leaders. This month we speak with Corina Kemp, Director of Aboriginal Health and Community R...

Join us for this special NAIDOC Week edition as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025.   This year’s theme is The Next Generation:  Strength, Vision and Legacy.  Today we are joined by Melissa Calliss, Executive Assistant, Rebecca Crawford, Cultural Community Engagement Manager, and Darren Kemp, Aboriginal Health Practitioner Trainee, who share their journeys and what NAIDOC Week means to them.   Get invo...

Today on the podcast we joined by Kyeesha Jones, Aboriginal Safe Wayz/Violence Abuse and Neglect Clinician, from the Violence Abuse and Neglect Service, and Elijah Roberts-Smyth, Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), Health Promotion and Community Development, who discuss this important national day of action to raise awareness and demand action for achieving health equality for Aboriginal and Torres...

Today, Fiona Ryan, Virtual Clinical Pharmacist from WesternNSW Local Health District joins us in the studio to talk about cardiovascular disease and how can we take steps to prevent the disease.  We also talk about hypertension and why it isa problem.  Learn how to understand your bloodpressure readings, the importance of knowing if you have high or low pressure and medications available to ensure...

Today in the studio we are joined by Brett Chambers, Director of Virtual Pharmacy from Western NSW Local Health District.  Learn about airways disease and the most common types of airways disease.  Understand more about asthma and COPD, the types of medications available and how they should be taken, and how you can take steps to prevent airways disease. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Jua...

Today we are joined in the studio by Karen Dirs, Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist with Western NSW Local Health District.  Learn about clinical trials, why they are important to the health care industry, what are the benefits, and who can participate in a clinical trial.  This exciting episode is not to be missed. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team,...

Today in the studio we are joined by Anna Packer, Virtual Clinical Pharmacist from Western NSW Local Health District to talk about germs, antimicrobial resistance, and tips for taking antimicrobials. You might be surprised to learn, it’s not just humans who rely on antibiotics.  Stay tuned to learn more.  Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West...

Today in the studio we are joined by Brett Chambers, Director of Virtual Pharmacy from Western NSW Local Health District. Brett joins us on the podcast to discuss topics such as what people should be aware of when starting new medication, how to take your medication effectively, and the difference between brand name pharmaceuticals vs generic brands.  Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanit...

Today in the studio we are joined by Linda Krogh, Virtual Clinical Pharmacist from Western NSW Local Health District.  Linda discusses what a home medication review entails, the importance and benefits of having a review and how you can request a home medication review.  Linda also talks about dose administration aids (DAA) and how they assist patients.  Stay tuned for this insightful episode! Hos...

Today in the studio we are joined by Bradley Apps, Virtual Clinical Pharmacist from Western NSW Local Health District.  Learn what supports and services Bradley provides as part of the Integrated Care Virtual Clinical Pharmacy Service.  Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Information provided in this podcast is correct...

Today Brett Chambers, Director of Virtual Pharmacy from Western NSW Local Health District joins us in the studio to discuss the role of a hospital pharmacist and what virtual pharmacy is.  We will explore the types of activities a pharmacist does in the hospital setting as well as the types of virtual services on offer. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care...

Today on the podcast we meet Renae Schwebel, Virtual Clinical Pharmacist, from Western NSW Local Health District, who talks about how to become a pharmacist and the role of a pharmacist.  You might be surprised to hear about the types of roles and industries a pharmacist may work in. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District....

Let's celebrate and raise awareness for World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2024. Meet the team, Darren Kemp, Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Josh Petrie, Diabetes Educator and Liz Clarke, Project Officer for Collaborative Commissioning. Hear what is happening in the Far West Local Health District and ways you can prevent and manage diabetes. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita W...

James Wells joins us once again to talk about the benefits of health and wellness.  Live a happier, healthier life by following a few key steps. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information.  If you require further individual...

We are delighted to welcome Professor Anand Deva to the studio to discuss skin cancer.  In this episode we highlight what you should be looking for, what’s important for skin health, and ways to lessen your risk.  Will you be the one in four that gets a skin cancer? Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Information provi...