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Chronic Disease Management centers around
caring for populationgroups whohave a specific health need
like Heart Disease, Asthma,Diabetes, COPD
orCancer. The aim of the Program is to educate patients and carers
on how to effectively manage these
conditions.
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| Kids with Asthma
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A new interactive, kid-friendly website:
www.kidswithasthma.com.au has been launched by the
National Asthma Council Australia to give kids with asthma
and their parents the low down on all-things asthma-related,
including basic facts, diagnosis, asthma medications,
management and FAQs.
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45 year old Health Checks (MBS item
717)
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The aim of this health check is to assist
with the prevention of chronic diseaseand to implement early
intervention strategies. The health check is availableto people
between 45 & 49 years of age who are at risk of developing
achronic disease.
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Please visit Department Health &
Ageingfor
a detailed description ofthe newinitiative. A template for Medical
Director is available byclicking on Chronic Disease
Management
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