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Buying make up and skin products online - 35.71959

Know about the potential health risks associated with cosmetics manufactured outside of Australia and available for purchase online.

Epilepsy - 19.75

Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition that affects 2 in every 100 people.

Mumps - 19.5

Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by the mumps virus. However it is now uncommon in Australia due to immunisation programs.

Clinical psychology - 19

Clinical psychologists use the science of psychology to help people who may be experiencing difficulties with mental illness or managing difficult life events.

Psychological support for people affected by cancer - 19

The WA psycho-oncology Service (also known as WAPOS) provides clinical psychology care to adult Western Australians who are affected by cancer – people diagnosed with cancer and care-giving immediate family members.

Relationships, sex and other stuff - 18

From the moment you are born, you have different kinds of relationships and connections with those around you. As you get older, the kinds of relationships you have may include romantic and sexual partners.

Parenting groups - 17.25

The Child and Adolescent Health Community Health provides free parenting groups to support you through key stages in your child’s development such as early parenting, solid food, sleeping, relationship building, behavioural issues and starting kindy.

Radioactive capsule found in Pilbara - 15.75

Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object.

Renal biopsy - 15.25

This medical procedure involves taking a small sample tissue (biopsy) from the kidney so that it can be examined under the microscope. It is usually done on the left kidney.

Tips for healthy eating - 15.25

Tips on how to make healthier food choices at home and when eating out.

Measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine - 15.25

This vaccine offers protection against 3 diseases – measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) – in a single combined injection (MMR)

Lung or chest needle biopsy – fine needle aspiration - 15

A needle biopsy is used to take samples of lumps or growths in the lung or other tissues in the chest, such as lymph nodes or the lining of the lungs. This is called a percutaneous transthoracic fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Mercury and compact fluorescent lamps - 15

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain small quantities of mercury. Read how to safely clean up and dispose of broken compact fluorescent lamps.

Solar eclipse eye safety reminder - 14.75

A total solar eclipse will take place just before 11.30 am on 20 April 2023 in the Ningaloo region of Western Australia and will last for 62 seconds.

Pay your WA Health invoice - 14.25089

You can pay your WA Health invoice online using Visa or MasterCard.

GPs - 12.5

A GP, or general practitioner, is often the first health professional you talk to about your physical and mental health. They are also known as a family doctor or medical practitioner and usually work in a small private practice, clinic or surgery.

Tips for mums with a new baby – how to support your partner - 12.5

Becoming a dad is one of the biggest changes in a man’s life, and your partner needs your support.

Men – relationships and parenting - 12.25

Relationships and parenting are an important part of your life – but sometimes you might need some extra help and support.

Tips for healthy swimming - 12.25

There are a number of helpful tips you can follow for healthy swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.

Don't risk your eyesight in a solar eclipse - 12.25

A new suite of videos from the Department of Health urges people to take precautions to reduce potential for permanent eye damage during the solar eclipse in April.

Tips for keeping your spa or pool healthy - 10

All swimming pools and spas need regular maintenance.

Tips for getting professional help for perinatal anxiety or depression - 10

Anxiety and depression are fairly common during the perinatal period (that is, both during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby).

Ten top tips for a great start to school - 10

Going to school for the first time is a big event for you and your child. There are lots of things you can do to help your child prepare for school. Topics include feelings, sleep, books, friends and play, speaking and listening and healthy eating. When your child starts school, it’s a big step for you too.

Be aware of tiny radioactive capsule - 10

Mental illness treatments and medications - 9.75

Treatment for mental health issues is varied and can involve psychological therapy, community support programs and medication.

Mental illness resources – children and adolescents - 9

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides details of information available to support children and young people with a mental health condition, and their families.

Pelvic mesh - 7.75

Pelvic mesh is a woven synthetic netting implanted into the pelvis for a variety of conditions, usually pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Most women have a good outcome from treatment using mesh, however some women have experienced complications.

My Health Record - 7.517077

People seeking care in Australia can choose to register for an eHealth record.

Drugs - 7.25

A drug is any substance (with the exception of food and water) which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically.

Floatation tanks - 7.25

Floatation tanks are purpose-built tanks filled with water and Epsom salts. They are used to reduce external stimulation and promote relaxation.

Needle and syringe programs in WA - 7.25

In Western Australia, NSPs are operated by both government and non-government agencies.

Talk soon. Talk often. A guide for parents talking to their kids about sex - 7.25

This free resource has been developed to help parents initiate regular and relaxed conversations with their children about sexuality and relationships.

Treatments and tests - 7.202504

Find information about treatments and tests – browse by topic or A to Z.

General hygiene tips for your catheter - 7

If you have a catheter you may experience some common problems with the drainage system from time to time.

Goals of Patient Care and Residential Goals of Care - 6.75

The Goals of Patient Care is a clinical care planning process used during an admission to hospital or other care facility. It helps to determine which treatments would be useful for you, if there was deterioration in your condition.

Fruit and vegetables - 6.75

Getting five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit every day is good for you. Just make sure you follow some simple steps when handling your fruit'n'veg at home to prevent food poisoning.

Complex regional pain syndrome - 6.75

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) can occur after a simple injury such as a sprained ankle or a broken arm.

Staying healthy - 6.75

Stay healthy by taking simple steps to improve your lifestyle.

Screen time - 6.75

Screen time includes using electronic media like watching TV or DVDs, playing on computers, laptops, smart phones or other handheld electronic devices and video game consoles.

Staying healthy in winter - 6.75

Tips to help protect you and your family from illnesses most associated with winter.

Preventing falls - 6.75

Falls and fall related injuries are the leading cause of injury and hospitalisation for older people in Australia – but you can take simple steps to prevent them.

Chlamydia - 6.630162

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia, particularly among young people aged between 15 and 25 years.

Child development services - 6.5

WA Health provides a range of child development services for children who experience developmental diffculties.

Emergency and crisis - 6.5

There is a range of services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

Wild shellfish collection - 6.5

Information about shellfish and the dangers of consuming wild shellfish

Sleep 3 – 6 months - 6.5

Babies vary a lot in the amount of sleep they need. Between the age of 3 and 6 months, some babies have 2 or 3 longish sleeps during the day, while others just have short naps.

Contact us - 6.276135

Contact details for WA Health Department, where to get help

Medicare - 6.25

Through Medicare, the Australian Government helps with the costs of some in-hospital and out-of-hospital services.

Coping skills (resilience) - 6.25

Helping children build inner strength to cope with the ‘ups and downs’ of growing up is one of the best things parents can do.

Accessing Aged Care Services - 6.25

ACATs are teams of medical and allied health professionals who assess the physical, psychological, medical, restorative, cultural and social needs of frail older people and help them and their carers to access appropriate levels of support.