Summary The webinar is about heart health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during COVID-19. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19 complications because of higher rates of underlying chronic disease, including heart disease. The webinar covers: - the Heart Foundation's COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease (CVD) campaign - key messages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heart patients about diet, physical activity, medicines, flu immunisation, and staying connected with health services - key messages for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) patients - sources of information and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heart patients during COVID-19 - the Cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 Australian/New Zealand consensus statement. This webinar was recorded on Tuesday 19 May 2020. This webinar was hosted by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and presented by Sarah Fordham, Shelley McRae and Sandy Duxbury from the Heart Foundation Western Australia (WA). View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Sandy Duxbury Sarah Fordham Shelley McRae Miranda Poynton
Genres : Documentary Short Talk-Show
Release date : May 31, 2020
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Official Site Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Heart Foundation Western Australian Division - 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Production companies : Australian Indigenous Health Infonet
Summary The webinar is about heart health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during COVID-19. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19 complications because of higher rates of underlying chronic disease, including heart disease. The webinar covers: - the Heart Foundation's COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease (CVD) campaign - key messages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heart patients about diet, physical activity, medicines, flu immunisation, and staying connected with health services - key messages for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) patients - sources of information and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heart patients during COVID-19 - the Cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 Australian/New Zealand consensus statement. This webinar was recorded on Tuesday 19 May 2020. This webinar was hosted by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and presented by Sarah Fordham, Shelley McRae and Sandy Duxbury from the Heart Foundation Western Australia (WA). View more details
Genres : Documentary Short Talk-Show
Release date : May 31, 2020
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Official Site Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Heart Foundation Western Australian Division - 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Production companies : Australian Indigenous Health Infonet
