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GGT UDRH Media Releases

2012

• GGT UDRH research on general practices over the next three years featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 10/1/2012, p.4. "GPs under microscope - Health care review." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/warrnambool-gps-under-microsope/2414562.aspx

2011

• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 21/12/2011, p.8. Article by Alex Sinnott on mental health in the south-west, "Mental health stats positive - Experts: more care, more patients."  http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/experts-high-southwest-mental-health-stats-positive/2399608.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 29/10/2011, p.14. Article on pilot study investigating the benefits of shared decision making in adult mental health services, "Patients want a say in treatment." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH research on depression, diabetes and heart disease featured in the Nursing Review, Sept 2011, p.25. "Lightening the load with team work," by Annie May. http://www.nursingreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=Specialties&ss=Practice+Nurses&idArticle=22035
• GGT UDRH featured in the Medical Observer, 19/8/2011, p.4. Article by Byron Kaye on a paper written by Professor James Dunbar about Medicare Locals published in the Medical Journal Australia, "Trial MLs for three years, expert advises." http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/
• GGT UDRH research on patients with coronary heart disease and/or type 2 diabetes and co-morbid depression featured in the Medical Observer, 15/07/2011, p.8. "Study backs nurse case management," by Mark O'Brien. http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/Study-backs-nurse-case-management
• GGT UDRH featured in the Wimmera Mail Times, 15/07/2011, p.9. Article by Carly McDonald on Danish university students working in Horsham, hosted by GGT UDRH, "Danish visitors work to improve health care." http://www.mailtimes.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 01/07/2011, p.8. Article on Life! Taking Action on Diabetes program preliminary findings by Dutch student, Thomas Coenen "Australian studies a healthy option." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 24/06/2011, p.5. Article on the launch of the book Deadly Healthcare written by James Dunbar, Prasuna Reddy and Stephen May, "Chasing Dr Death. How a sick health system aided Jayant Patel." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/chasing-dr-death/2205327.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 27/5/2011, p.8. Article on Life! Taking Action on Diabetes program influencing programs around the world, "Diabetes project adapted to US health services." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Portland Observer, 18/5/2011, p.11. Article on Life! Taking Action on Diabetes program influencing programs around the world, "South-west diabetes project has international influence." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Colac Herald, 18/5/2011, p.2. Article by Carla Okai on health study in Colac and district, "Hospitalisation rates low for preventable diseases." http://www.colacherald.com.au/2011/05/health-program-are-reaping-rewards/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Extra, 30/3/2011, p.14. Article by Ann Morris on links between depression and diabetes. "Depression a common link to diabetes." http://www.themediaworkshop.com.au/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=15&sobi2Id=372&Itemid=28
• GGT UDRH featured in the Medical Journal of Australia, 21/02/2011, p.213. Letter to the editor by Mark Morgan and James Dunbar. "Implementing pay-for-performance in Australian primary care: lessons from the United Kingdom and the United States." http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/194_04_210211/letters_210211_fm-13.html
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 11/2/2011, p.10. Article on Professor Erkki Vartiainen being awarded an honorary doctorate from GGT UDRH. "Finnish expert is saving south-west men." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/professor-gets-to-heart-of-the-matter/2072937.aspx
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Hamilton Spectator 8/1/2011 p.12. "South-west rural study into CVD" by Lisa Cameron. http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Terang Express, 6/1/2011, p.7. "Heart risks assessed." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/terang-express
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Mortlake Dispatch, 6/1/2011, p.7. "Heart risks assessed." http://www.mortlakedispatch.com.au/
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Portland Observer, 5/1/2011, p.20. "Study gets to the heart of the problem. Greater Green Triangle study highlights strategies for control of heart disease and stroke." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 4/1/2011, p.4. "Diet key to health. Salt, fats the culprits," by Shane Fowles. http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH research on cardiovascular disease featured in the Camperdown Chronicle, 4/1/2011, p.1. "Heart risks assessed." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/camperdown-chronicle

2010

• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator 28/12/2010, p.7. "Grant to help improve medical practices." Article by Mark Lee on $2.5 million grant for the Centre of Excellence research. http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 27/12/2010, p.8. "New health research facilities announced." Article by Shane Fowles on $2.5 million grant for the Centre of Excellence research. http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Sunday Herald Sun, 26/12/2010, p.96, News and Events. February 7th, 6:30pm. Book launch - "Deadly Healthcare, The Story of Australia's 'Dr Death' Jayant Patel," will be launched by authors James Dunbar, Prasuna Reddy and Stephen May. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/sunday-heraldsun
• GGT UDRH TrueBlue research featured in Research Pulse, December 2010, vol 6, no 4, p.1. "TrueBlue project helps people with depression and chronic disease." http://www.flinders.edu.au/health-sciences/research/pulse.cfm
• GGT UDRH featured in the Camperdown Chronicle, 12/11/2010, p.3. Article on menopause and mental health forum in Camperdown, "Just another phase of life." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/camperdown-chronicle
• GGT UDRH featured in the Colac Herald, 8/11/2010, p.2. Article on menopause forum "Cope with life's cycle." http://colacherald.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Colac Herald, 5/11/2010, p.2. Article on menopause forum in Camperdown, "Understanding menopause." http://colacherald.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Australian Family Physician, Nov 2010, p.857. Article by Melinda Soos, Meredith Temple-Smith, Jane Gunn, Kate Johnston-Ata Ata and Marie Pirotta, "Establishing the Victorian Primary Care Practice Based Research Network." http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/201011
• GGT UDRH featured in the Camperdown Chronicle, 15/10/2010, p.2. Article on farmers' health research, "Farmers drink less, smoke less." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/camperdown-chronicle
• GGTUDRH featured in the Portland Observer, 8/10/2010, p.28. Article on study of health of agricultural workers, "Opening the gates of farmer health from Monday." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Stock & Land, 7/10/2010, p.12. Article on study of chronic disease risks for agricultural farmers, "Farm health risk analysed." http://sl.farmonline.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 1/10/2010, p.16. Article by Mary Alexander on study of chronic disease risks for agricultural farmers, "Farmers fare pretty well. Study finds no link to chronic disease." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Border Watch, 1/10/2010, p.21, General news. Article on study of chronic disease risks for agricultural farmers, "New study investigates farm health risks." http://www.borderwatch.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator, 30/9/2010, p.14, General news. Article by Lisa Cameron on professional development of rural health professionals, "Online study for rural health development." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Border Watch, 28/9/2010, p.13, General news. Article on the impact of Men's Sheds, "Men's Shed success explored." http://www.borderwatch.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 28/9/2010, p.5, General news. Article on diets in south west Victoria, "Eat veggies, live longer. South-west men urged to change bad dietary habits." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGTUDRH featured in the Portland Observer, 22/9/2010, p.11, General news. Article on TrueBlue diabetes and depression project, "Trial to help chronically ill." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Border Watch, 21/9/2010, p.9, General news. Article on TrueBlue project, "Depression project set to 'revolutionise' treatment." http://www.borderwatch.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Border Watch, 21/9/2010, p.9, General news. Article on PHCRED bursary research, "Screening program hope to reduce newborn hip defects." http://www.borderwatch.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 18/9/2010, p.14, General news. Article by Tina Liptai on PHCRED Tri-State annual conference in Warrnambool, "Healthy moves. Research pays off." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH research on assessing whether patients with chronic diseases have developed comorbid depression in the Australian Doctor, 27/8/2010, p.15 General news. Article by Paul Smith, "Smart practice." http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 21/8/2010, p.14, General news. Article by Everard Himmelreich on the PHCRED Tri-State Program conference to be held in Warrnambool in September, "City host to health meeting." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH research featured in the Cobden Times, 18/8/2010, p.10, General news. Article on TrueBlue project, evaluation of systematic care for patients with co-morbid depression and coronary heart disease and/or type 2 diabetes, "Rates of depression drop in Timboon." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/cobden-times
• GGT UDRH featured in The Advocate Sunshine, 3/8/2010, p.20, General news. Article by Cameron Tait on the link between diabetes and depression, and release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "DVD offers key help on diabetes, depression." http://www.the-advocate.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator, 29/7/2010, p.7, General news. Article by Mark Lee on the link between diabetes and depression, and release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "Looking at links between diabetes and depression." http://www.spec.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Mandurah Mail, 29/7/2010, p5, General news. Article on the link between diabetes and depression, and release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "New DVD to help people with diabetes." http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Werribee Banner, 28/7/2010, p.28, General news. Article by Cameron Tait on the link between diabetes and depression, and release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "DVD offers key help on diabetes, depression." http://www.thebanner.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Camperdown Chronicle, 23/7/2010, p.2, General news. Article on the link between diabetes and depression, and release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "Diabetes and depression." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/camperdown-chronicle
• GGT UDRH featured in the Waranga News, 22/7/2010, p.9, General news. Article on the release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "New DVD for National Diabetes Week. Taking Control: Diabetes, Depression and Anxiety." http://wnews.org.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 22/7/2010, p.5, General news. Article by Alessandra Bergamin on link between diabetes and depression, "Diabetes linked to the blues." http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Benalla Ensign, 21/7/2010, p.11, General news. Article on the release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "Diabetes DVD help." http://ensign.benalla.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Tully Times, 15/7/2010, p.17, General news. Article on the release of a free diabetes, depression and anxiety DVD, "Taking control of diabetes." http://www.themediaworkshop.com.au/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=14&sobi2Id=130&Itemid=28
• GGTUDRH featured in the Cobden Times, 30/6/2010, p.2, General news. Article on Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), "Training is vital for preventing suicides." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/cobden-times
• GGT UDRH featured in the Terang Express, 24/6/2010, p.11, General news. Article on Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), "Training to prevent suicides." http://www.wdnews.com.au/news/terang-express
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Extra, 9/6/2010, p.13, General news. Article on Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), "Training helps give a lifeline. A group of Warrnambool counsellors is now better equipped to deal with people at risk." http://www.wextra.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 5/4/2010, p.5, General news. Article on the launch of world first diabetes prevention program book at conference in Germany, "Diabetes program on show." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/diabetes-program-on-show/1793764.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Colac Herald, 1/4/2010, p.1, General news. Article by Brett Worthington on cardiovascular research, "We're too fat - Among the nation's unhealthiest people." http://colacherald.com/2010/04/01/were-too-fat-among-the-nations-unhealthiest-people
• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator, 1/4/2010, p.10, General news. Article on the launch of world first diabetes prevention program book at conference in Germany, "South-west diabetes project highlighted on world stage." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH research on diabetes in different ethnic groups in the Warrnambool Extra, 24/3/2010, p.10, General news. " Diabetes study based in city." http://www.themediaworkshop.com.au/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=15&sobi2Id=372&Itemid=28
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 04/03/2010, p.13, General news. Article by Peter Collins on federal health system revamp, "Health reforms a good step." http://www.standard.net.au
• GGT UDRH featured in Border Watch, 03/03/2010, p.3, General news. Article on Finnish researchers visiting GGTUDRH for Diabetes research, "Junk food tax urged to curb diabetes." http://www.borderwatch.com.au/archives/6581
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard, 03/03/2010, p.1 General news. Article by Everard Himmelreich on Finnish researchers' diabetes study tour in Warrnambool, "Sugar tax. Call for radical diabetes measure." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/sugar-tax-call-for-radical-diabetes-measure/1765538.aspx
• GGT UDRH research on Diabetes in Research Pulse, March 2010, Vol.6 No.1, p.5. Article by Prasuna Reddy, "Predicting and preventing type two diabetes." http://www.flinders.edu.au/health-sciences/research/pulse.cfm
• GGTUDRH featured in the Portland Observer, 12/02/2010, p.8, General news. Article on new research fellow, Ms Maloney, "Phoebe's gone country." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH research on cholesterol in Border Watch, 09/02/2010, p.3, General news. "Study reveals high cholesterol health risk." http://www.borderwatch.com.au
• GGT UDRH research on cholesterol in the Warrnambool Standard, 04/02/2010, p.9 General news. Article by Alex Sinnott, "Medico's war on cholesterol. Study reveals region's poor diet." http://www.standard.net.au

2009

• GGT UDRH featured in the Whyalla News 17/12/2009, p.6, General news. Article on Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) program, "Closing the gap in Aboriginal health." http://www.whyallanewsonline.com.au/
• GGT UDRH research on diabetes during pregnancy in the Warrnambool Standard 13/11/2009, p.5 General news. Article by Peter Collins, "World-first diabetes study - Professor to lead study." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/worldfirst-diabetes-study-professor-to-lead-project/1676076.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Colac Herald 5/10/2009, p.4, General news. Article by Georgina Howden-Chitty on promoting healthy living in Colac, "Positive reaction to health program." http://colacherald.com/2009/10/05/positive-reaction-to-health-program/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 28/9/2009, p.2, General news. Article by Peter Collins on welcoming international dental students to Warrnambool, "City extends warm welcome to international students." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/city-extends-warm-welcome-to-international-students/1634410.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator 17/9/2009, p.7, General news. Article on a conference to be held in Dunkeld, with a focus on art's role in therapy, "Innovative art conference." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Terang Express 18/6/2009, p.5, General news. Article on the launch of the Terang Aged Care Trust, "Living locally, happily." http://www.wdnews.com.au/
• GGT UDRH research on smoking prevalence in the Australian Family Physician May 2009, p.352. Article by Anna Chapman, Stephen Bunker, James Dunbar, Benjamin Philpot, Kevin Mc Namara, Andrew Baird, Erkki Vartiainen, Tiina Laatikainen, Edward Janus, "Rural smokers. A prevention opportunity." http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200905/31533
• GGT UDRH featured in the Penola Pennant 24/4/2009, p.7, General news. Article on student accommodation feasibility study in the Limestone coast, "Study reveals students drawn to regions education opportunities."
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 1/4/2009, p.4, General news. Article by Tina Liptai on Doctors from Britain visiting Warrnambool to learn about prevention of type two diabetes, "Area leads the way in diabetes research." http://www.standard.net.au

2008

• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 22/11/2008, p.17, General news. Article by Alex Sinnott on lifestyles in the south-west, "Dying younger and fatter. South-west's health and lifestyle issues." http://www.standard.net.au
• GGT UDRH research on depression during chronic illness in the Australian Nursing Journal Oct 2008 p.36. Article by Jane Gardner, "Practice nurses beat depression." http://www.anf.org.au/html/publications_anj.html
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 20/8/2008, p.15, General news. Article on cardiovascular disease, "CVD is preventable." http://www.standard.net.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 20/08/2008, p.4, General news. Article by Maria Whitmore on cardiovascular disease, "Try having a healthy heart." http://www.standard.net.au
• GGT UDRH featured in The Pulse, ABC Health and Wellbeing 7/08/2008. Article by Peter Lavelle on hypertension in rural Australia, "High blood pressure in the bush." http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2008/08/07/2320519.htm
• GGT UDRH featured in the Eastern Shore Sun Aug 2008, p.9, General news. Article on Healthy Hearts in Pharmacy research project, "Pharmacists aim for healthy hearts." http://www.easternshoresun.com.au/health/71-health/425-pharmacists-aim-for-healthier-hearts.html
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 1/08/2008, p.5, General news. Article by Jared Lynch on childhood obesity, "Fat reports on cards." http://www.standard.net.au
• GGT UDRH featured in Pharmacy News 31/07/2008, p.7, General news. Article by Tegan Fleming on Healthy Hearts in Pharmacy project, "Matter of the Heart." http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/article/Matter-of-the-heart/198387.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Altona Laverton Mail 30/7/2008, p.14, General news. Article by Robert Fedele on Healthy Hearts in Pharmacy research project, "Chemists' hearty help." http://www.fcnonline.com.au/vic/PAGE.aspx?PageRun=PUBS__FMA
• GGT UDRH featured in the Hamilton Spectator 28/06/2008, p.8, General news. Article by Julia Prosperi-Porta on Dr Dale Ford's contribution to the community, "Determined to make a difference." http://www.spec.com.au
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 28/05/2008, p.8, General news. Article by Kate Butler, research on high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease by research fellow Kevin McNamara, "Ease the pressure. Study to help curb disease."  http://www.standard.net.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Geelong Advertiser 29/04/2008, p.18, General news. Article on new National Centre for Farmer Health to be built at Hamilton, "Uni to build health centre for farmers." http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/
• GGT UDRH featured in the Herald Sun 7/04/2008, p.18, General news. Article by Greg Johnson and James Dunbar on preventing type 2 diabetes, "Working hard to fight obesity." http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/working-to-fight-obesity/story-e6frfifo-1111115989609
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 6/05/2008, p.4, General news. Article by Alex Johnson on depression in rural men, "Country men hide from the shadow of depression." http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/country-men-hide-from-the-shadow-of-depression/276142.aspx
• GGT UDRH featured in the Warrnambool Standard 6/05/2008, p.4, General news. Article by Alex Johnson on the Health Professionals Conference in Port Fairy, "Doctors suffer for a country practice. Rural life not always healthy." http://www.standard.net.au/