News: health
Free Bupa health insurance consultations
Book in for a 30 minute consultation, either in-person at North Terrace or over the telephone, to learn more about the University corporate health insurance discount and offers, or to review your current membership. Thursday 11 April. Book your appointment.
Searching for systematic reviews
Join your HMS Liaison Librarians for an overview of the systematic review process, focusing on the literature searching component of your review, selecting databases and building search strategies. Monday 25 March 10–11 am. Online.
Free staff health and skin checks
The warmer weather is coming and now is a great time to have an annual check of your skin. Mind and body health checks are available with appointments commencing from 1 November on varying dates to early December at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy campuses. More information.
National AAACP Conference awards
Researchers from the Adelaide Medical School have been recognised for their research excellence at the 2023 Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care Conference in Melbourne. Professor Nigel Stocks was awarded the prestigious Charles Bridges-Webb Medal, and Research Fellow Dr Carla Bernardo was awarded the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPRG) Distinguished Paper award.
Free online sessions for Women's Health Week
Women's Health Week: 4–8 September. 'Grow your knowledge' is this year's theme with topics including information on endometriosis, menopause, nutrition, and early detection screenings. Choose from 9 sessions. All sessions are external and run during the day or evening. More information.
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AU Sport on campus programs
Have fun, make new friends and relieve stress with AU Sport on-campus weekly social activities such as Talk and Table Tennis every Tuesday, or Finska, badminton and more on Free Play Mondays. Staff can also reach fitness goals with Wellness Wednesday. More information.
Simulation-Based Education CoP : Moulage Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to medical moulage for simulation and will be conducted by expert members of the Adelaide Health Simulation team. Tuesday 26 September, 10-11 am. AHMS Building, Room 3066, Level 3. Register.
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University Health Challenge
Join the University Health Challenge and have your steps contribute to the University's online tally for 6 weeks beginning Monday 21 August until Monday 2 October. Registrations close Sunday 20 August.
Student Health and Wellbeing Grants
Student Health and Wellbeing are offering grants of up to $300 during Health Week (14–18 August). Applications are invited from student clubs, associations, and staff areas for events or initiatives that promote healthy eating. Applications due by Sunday 16 July. More information.
End period poverty
Access to free menstrual products in safe, hygienic spaces across all campuses will be available from Friday 26 May. Staff are encouraged to share information to students and can find out more about the initiative and the locations of products by visiting the website.
