Keeping you in touch with new information postings as well as other news and announcements from the Foundation.

Upcoming Health Events

Community Seminars

Following successful community seminars on ageing well issues for women in Longreach, Queensland during August, and more recently, in Woodvale, Western Australia, two further seminars are planned around Australia for this year.

Midlife – Choices for Health and Wellbeing
October 12 - Melbourne, Victoria

The Midlife Journey – Choices for Health and Wellbeing
November 21 - Devonport, Tasmania

Details are available at
Community Events (www.jeanhailes.org.au/content/blogcategory/82/603/) 

Women’s Ageing Well Seminar

November 11 – Mentone, Victoria
Come along to this free seminar and get your blood pressure checked as well as learning more about women’s health, including how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, important health screenings, diabetes and heart disease.
Details are available at
Women’s Ageing Well Seminar (http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/content/view/641/603/) 

Health Education Survey

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health is currently reviewing the ways it delivers its education. We would like to find out how you prefer to access health information and what health information you want more of. We would be grateful if you would take five minutes to complete the following questionnaire so that we can best meet your needs.

Complete the survey at Women's Health Survey or go to www.jeanhailes.org.au 

New Website articles

Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids (also know as uterine fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas) are non-cancerous growths or lumps of muscle tissue that form within the walls of the uterus (womb). This article looks at signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options regarding uterine fibroids.

Available on Health for Women at:
Uterine Fibroids (www.healthforwomen.org.au/content/view/129/167/)

Judging the Quality of a Health Website

Today, more and more people are coming to rely on the internet as a source of health information. This article looks at the importance of evaluating the quality of websites when looking for health information online.

Available on Health for Women at:
Judging the Quality of a Health Website
(www.healthforwomen.org.au/content/view/132/173)

the ark presents DRESSED AS BEST! – a charity fundraiser fashion parade

A fun-filled night in the beautiful surrounds of

Kazari

Japanese Collectors Gallery
450 Malvern Road,
Prahran

A preview parade of HIGH SUMMER 08 with Gynaecogologist Dr Elizabeth Farrell from the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health speaking about menopause.
 
Wednesday 22 October 2008 … 6.30pm
Drinks, food and live entertainment $120 per head with ALL proceeds donated to The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health

RSVP – by 15 October 2008

Limited Spaces Available

Phone: Kerry Alderuccio 03 9822 1166
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Research Study: Participants needed

The Foundation’s Research Unit is looking for female volunteers to take part in a study assessing cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk.

We are looking for women aged between 18-45 years who are:
a) above average weight and have irregular periods, excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary syndrome, or;
b) above average weight and have normal periods.

For more information on taking part in this study go to
Assessing Diabetes and CVD Risk (http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/content/view/575/612/)
or call Lisa Moran on 03 9594 7592 or 0407 503 174
or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

From our Shop

Books

Smart Health Choices: Making sense of health advice

By Prof Les Irwig, Judy Irwig, Dr Lyndal Trevena and Melissa Sweet
Smart Health Choices is not a book that is going to teach you how to lose weight or eat well. It’s a handy reference book that aims to provide you with information and skills on how to make informed decisions about your health choices. Includes a range of topics including ‘your body, your choice’, ‘evaluating the evidence’, and ‘improving your healthcare’. For health professionals or consumers, this is a worthwhile read. $35.00 +p&h
Go to Smart Health Choices: Making sense of health advice

Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

By Dr Michael Kidd and Dr Leanne Rowe
What are your health risks? What early symptoms or signs should you really worry about? Read the latest scientific information on prevention and early detection of the nine most common serious illnesses. Written by GPs and endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Save Your Life is an essential reference for everyone who cares about their own health or the health of someone they love. $27.95 +p&h
Go to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

Healthy Lifestyles

If Not Dieting Pedometer

Research shows that small amounts of physical activity add up throughout the day. By counting our steps, a pedometer makes us more aware of our current level of physical activity. The If Not Dieting Pedometer is small, discreet, simple to use and has a nice balance of ‘sensitive’ versus ‘not too sensitive’ in picking up walking steps. It counts steps only, as research shows that it is the steps that are important, and additional information like calorie counting is not helpful or accurate. $24.95 +p&h
Go to If Not Dieting Pedometer

For more see The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health Shop