UTHS newsletter issue15

Issue 15 Feb 2017

Po Box 166 ,Coober Pedy SA 5723 Ph:0886725255

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Dr. Judy McDonald

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Dr. Jodie Whillas

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Dr. Helen Sage Dr.

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04 Page Woman’s program

Dr. John Guy

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05 Page Harmony Day

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Dentist

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Carlier

03 Page After Hours Service

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Physician

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Podiatrist Dietician

06 Page Coughs, Cold and Ear infections 06 Page DAS Changing Tracks Program 8 Page

GP & Specialist Visits

10 Page New Staff 11 Page Birthday Wishes 12 Page Doctors & Specialist 2017

DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES Centre  DAS Centre SEWB ‘Changing Tracks’ Programme is now for women and men. There will be lots of new and interesting therapies and activities for our clients. Let’s get them excited about getting well and developing skills again!  DAS Centre will soon be offering a new AOD educational programme with youth in our local school and other organisations. This will aim to educate our young people about substance misuse and prevent its related effects on family and community for future generations. Stay tuned….  DAS has also held an AOD forum, and attended inter-agency meetings with other organisations, to find out how we can improve our services together for our community. These services include Drug & Alcohol, Social & Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.

Robert

 DAS Centre will be involved in the upcoming Harmony Day event, local school BBQ and Swimming Carnival. We will also be welcoming guest trainers for Grief & Loss, Cultural Awareness education, and Mental First Aid if other UTHS employees are interested in attending.

Annette

Shan Douglas

 DAS is calling out to all UTHSAC employees, their families and friends, to donate any unwanted resources, materials and supplies for our arts, crafts and trade skills programmes. This includes, wood, scrap leather, wood, plants, fabric and any other arts and crafts supplies.

Damian

KAREN LENNON SEWB/BTH Program Coordinator

SEWB/Healthy for Life Woman’s Programs every Tuesdays @ DAS Activities room or @ Healthy for Life building A small lunch is also provided on these days. Also I alongside DAS we have a program on every Thursdays a program for women and men which is called Changing Tracks Programme, this program consists of a variety of activities’ such as Tie dying and silk screening, Bush Outings, wood crafting, leather work, carpentry, Gardening and planting and ceramic’s and mosaic and many more good fun stuff for woman and men to gather in a safe and therapeutic environment and feel comfortable to come a long and have a yarn.

MELISSA MCARTHUR

MONIQUE MEREDITH

ANTHONY CARROLL

Registered Nurse

DAS Manager

Drug & Alcohol Therapist

Also upcoming is the Apology Day ceremony which is 21st March 2017 @ DAS.

What We Provide: 

Counselling and yarning circles for drug & alcohol issues, social & emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention and mental health

www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au

Drop-in centre activities

www.headspace.org.au

Referrals to health, work & community services

www.lifeline.org.au

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Other Helpful Services

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Help with living skills

Help with detoxification

Hospital outpatient mental health care 

Client case management

www.beyondblue.com.au

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Appointments are required for all consultations and can be made by contacting our receptionist on 8672 4000 between the hours of 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday -Friday

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It is common for young children to get the odd cough, cold or even ear infection.

In children cough is a common symptom which is commonly caused by a cold.

Usually a cough is self-limiting and not serious. If your child is feeding, drinking, eating and breathing normally and there’s no wheezing, a cough isn’t usually anything to worry about.

If your child has a bad cough that won’t go away, see your doctor. Causes of a more serious cough in children can include; croup whooping cough asthma pneumonia

It’s normal for a child to have eight or more colds a year. This is because there are hundreds of different cold viruses and young children have no immunity to any of them as they've never had them before. Gradually they build up immunity and get fewer colds.

Most colds get better in five to seven days. Here are some suggestions on how to ease the symptoms in your child:  

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Increase the amount of fluid your child normally drinks.

Saline nose drops can help loosen dried nasal secretions and relieve a stuffy nose. Ask your pharmacist, doctor or early childhood nurse about them.

If your child has a fever, pain or discomfort, paracetamol or ibuprofen can help. There are child and infant products that will state on the packet how much you should give children of different ages.

Encourage the whole family to wash their hands regularly to stop the cold spreading.

Nasal decongestants can make stuffiness worse.

Never use them for more than two or three days.

Swallowing a foreign object e.g. peanut.

Signs of a more serious cause of a childhood cough can include; high temperature  persistent or usual cough  breathlessness at rest or on exertion  occurs at night  listless or overly tired In discomfort.

If your child has any of these symptoms take them to the doctor. If your child seems to be having trouble breathing, seek medical attention urgently or call an ambulance, even if it’s the middle of the night.

Ear infections are common in babies and small children. They often follow a cold and sometimes cause a temperature. A child may pull or rub at an ear, but babies can’t always tell where pain is coming from and may just cry and seem uncomfortable.

If your child has an earache but is otherwise well, give them infant or child dose paracetamol or ibuprofen for 12-24 hours. Don’t put any oil, eardrops or cotton buds into your child’s ear unless your doctor advises you to do so. Most ear infections are caused by viruses, which can’t be treated with antibiotics. They will just get better by themselves.

After an ear infection your child may have a problem hearing for two to six weeks. If the problem lasts for any longer than this, ask your doctor for advice.

Although it’s upsetting to hear your child cough, coughing helps clear away phlegm from the chest or mucus from the back of the throat.

Sore throats are often caused by viral illnesses such as colds or flu. Your child’s throat may be dry and sore for a day or two before a cold starts. Infant or child dosage paracetamol or ibuprofen can be given to reduce the pain.

Most sore throats clear up on their own after a few days. If your child has a sore throat for more than four days, has a high temperature and is generally unwell, or

Repeated middle ear infections (otitis media) may lead to 'glue ear' (otitis media with effusion), where sticky fluid builds up and can affect your child’s hearing. This may lead to unclear speech or behavioural problems.

Your doctor will give you advice on treating glue ear.

If you’re unclear please feel welcome to pop in at Healthy for Life for a general check-up or if you have any further questions.