Raising awareness about chronic disease in our rural communities. Understand what diseases may be more common among rural and remote people, and how we can prevent illnesses from developing. Many articles are written by our wonderful rural doctors. They highlight important information about how to stay healthy and well.
CategoriesDisease PreventionArthritis affects more than just joints – it impacts lives, livelihoods, and communities. With over 4 million Australians living with arthritis, including thousands in rural and remote areas, Dr Sarah Burns examines the myths and spotlight the realities. Her article explores the physical, emotional, and financial toll of arthritis, and highlights the urgent need for better support, earlier diagnosis, and accessible care.
CategoriesDisease PreventionBowel cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers and rural Australians face higher risks due to limited access to screening and prevention. Learn how diet, awareness, and early detection can save lives.
CategoriesDisease PreventionImmunisation is effective in protecting yourself and your community from serious illness. Vaccination plays a vital role in preventing disease, saving lives, and keeping our health system strong. Here’s why staying up to date with your shots really matters.
CategoriesDisease PreventionEpilepsy affects around 250,000 Australians and is characterised by recurring seizures. Epilepsy doesn’t discriminate— but it’s more commonly diagnosed in young children and older adults. Here’s what you need to know if someone close to you has a seizure.
CategoriesDisease PreventionThe risk factors of heart disease. Understand the impact globally and in both rural and metropolitan Australia. Discover the economic and health burden of this disease on these communities.
CategoriesDisease PreventionJaide Vidafar explores the issues facing those in remote communities in the Torres Strait Islands. She shines a light on the healthcare gap and offers insights into what we could be doing to improve the health of those living in these beautiful, yet isolated communities.
CategoriesDisease PreventionCervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with an estimated 666,000 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The good news is that it is treatable, if diagnosed early.
CategoriesDisease PreventionWith over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year, learning the signs and symptoms is very important.
Sadly, people with cancer who live rurally and remotely have a poorer chance of survival than people in cities. This is why early detection is so important – it can significantly improve your chances of survival.
CategoriesDisease PreventionHere we chat with Dr Cameron Downes, an orthopaedic spinal surgeon from Far North Queensland, to get his take on spinal health and what people living in rural areas can do to keep their backs strong.
CategoriesDisease PreventionRisky alcohol consumption increases the further you get from a city, with statistics at their highest in remote and very remote areas. We explore this trend further and look at the challenges, culture and how to get help.
