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 The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health's intent is to assist
- General Practitioners and
- Health Professionals
Dieticians,
Nurses,
Pharmacists,
Physiotherapists,
Psychologists
in delivering programs to support the general health status of women by addressing key issues of gender and health.
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The Foundation collaborates with many professional bodies to develop relevant and timely clinical education programs.
Content updated June 13, 2007
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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 July 2008 )
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Hot Topics |
2008 - Hormone replacement therapy and risk of myocardial infarction: a national register study
Study summary
This observational study, published online in the European Heart Journal on 1 October 2008, looks at the effects of HRT post the Women's Health Initiative trial. The research followed 698,098 healthy Danish women, aged 51-69, between 1995-2001.
The study found that overal...Read more |
2008 - Tibolone and breast cancer risk
Is tibolone (Livial) associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?
Comments from: Professor Henry Burger AO, MD, FRACP, FCP, FRCP (London), FRCOG, FRANZCOG, FAA
Director and Consultant Endocrinologist, The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, and Emeritus Director, Prince Henry's Ins...Read more |
2008 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and breast cancer study – recent Australian research
Comments from researchers at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Introduction
The Foundation strongly advocates that women and health professionals take a balanced, evidence-based and informed approach to health. All risks and benefits should be taken into perspective when considering th...Read more |
2008 - ‘Bio-identical’ Hormones: recent developments
January 9, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has begun enforcement action against compounding pharmacies making false and misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of 'bioidentical hormones'. Read more |
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Media Releases |
2008 Nov 19 - Australian women’s health – from the inside out
The latest Jean Hailes national magazine summer 2008/09 edition is out, featuring important health issues relevant to the health and wellbeing of Australian women.
With a range of health practitioners, medical researchers and health educators, the Foundation is leading the way in improving women&rs...Read more |
2008 Nov 10 - Diabetes in pregnancy – a major wake up call for women
With an estimated 275 Australians developing diabetes every day, health experts are offering new insight for women into what is becoming Australia’s fastest growing, and often symptomless, chronic disease.
Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health consultant endocrinologist Dr Carolyn A...Read more |
2008 Nov 5 - National health experts speak on midlife
Women in Devonport and surrounding areas have the opportunity to hear leading experts speak on midlife women’s health on the evening of Friday November 21 at the Devonport Convention Centre.
National organisation the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health has joined with Women’...Read more |
2008 Oct 10 - Fashion for a good cause
Get a sneak preview of local fashion icon, The Ark Clothing Company’s summer range of clothing at Kazari Japanese Collectors Gallery in Prahran on Wednesday October 22.
All proceeds from the launch of The Ark’s new summer range will go to leading Australian health organisation, the Jean...Read more |
2008 Sep 29 - Do you know your numbers?
Clayton-based women’s health organisation, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is urging City of Kingston residents to know their blood pressure numbers and reduce their risk of stroke.
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is a leading national women’s he...Read more |
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