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Australian Chinese Medical Association Inc NSW

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: Sydney, NSW, Australia Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Latest Advice for General Practitioners regarding the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV). We now have over 100 confirmed attendees for our educational seminar tomorrow evening at UTS, with the capacity to accomodate more attendees if required. See previous post for details. NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant and leading infectious disease experts Professor Dominic Dwyer and Professor Lyn Gilbert will be presenting at the interactive session aimed at opening up conversat...ion between the DOH and community based medical staff. Please email [email protected] to register. The seminar is free with light refreshment provided. Link of DOH advice in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #nsw #departmentofhealth #infectiousdisease #virology #openconversation #prevention #outbreak

25.01.2022 PHOTO SHOOT / MEET THE TEAM (3/3) Surprise! The President reveals what was hiding underneath his shirt! Beyond our serious professional identities, the MC is keen to show we have a creative, fun-loving side! After all, this is the new look MC! #acmansw #management #managementcommittee #medical #medicalassociation #photoshoot #expressive #Creative #secretidentity #logo #funloving

24.01.2022 ACMA NSW wishes everyone a great Australia Day! Enjoy a day at the beach with the family, drive safe, stay out of the sun and drink plenty of fluids to beat the heat. #acma #acma_nsw #australiaday #longweekend #celebrations #familytime

23.01.2022 Join ACMA NSW in our inaugural webinar , proudly presented by our Preferred Partner medical insurer MIGA and sponsored by our long term corporate partner Douglass Hanly Moir. In a time of uncertainty the need to connect with our patients to provide safe and quality care to our patients is more important than ever, with teleconferencing becoming indispensable. Mr Tim Bowen, senior solicitor from MIGA, leads the discussion on duty of care and compliance, and how to cover pra...ctitioners adequately based on guidelines from governments, regulators, and input from various colleges/stakeholders. Topic: Telehealth - How far have we come? Where will we go and what do I need to know? When: Wednesday 10th June 2020 Time: 2000-2100h How: Email [email protected] for webinar link Free for all ACMA members, RSVP by Monday 8th June 2020 #acma #acmansw #inaugural #webinar #compliance #telehealth #patients #telemedicine #virtualcare #covid

23.01.2022 ACMA NSW is very proud of our close-knit team. This was actually a very serious 5.5 hour meeting regarding the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak that is the focus of the world right now. Seemingly casual, our presidential committee team A/Prof Seng Chai Chua, Professor Danforn Lim and Dr Tao Geng have been working tirelessly to discuss recommendations for updates to the NSW Health guidelines regarding risk stratification, specific triage guidelines and workplace precautio...ns as well as establishing direct contact between ACMA and the NSW Department of Health to minimise transmission risk in the community. We have taken into account the concerns of our doctors when drafting our recommendations. We are very aware that while Australia is at lower risk for now we need to be vigilant due to global travel especially during the Chinese New Year holiday period. Our doctors are likely to be in contact with Chinese patients, and primary care providers also see many vulnerable patients for example children and the elderly. It is extremely important to recognise that things can change very quickly, so we need to be proactive. There is no need to panic, but everyone has a part to play in this global health crisis. Together we are strong. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #crisis

23.01.2022 Making news for a good cause. Our media release recommending a joint effort between ACMA NSW and NSW Department of Health in fighting the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak was published in Sing Tao News (Australia) today for the weekend edition of 1-2 February 2020. At this current time, the NSW Department of Health has taken up 4 of the 7 recommendations put forward by our doctors, with further updates to come as we are strategising pre-emptively to prevent community spre...ad of the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus. ACMA NSW has also established official communications with the NSW Department of Health, with confirmation that the NSW Ministry of Health will distribute all updated briefings and health guidelines/directives to ACMA NSW daily via our Co-Chair of Community Health & Research and Honorary President Dr Stephen Li. Dr Li is the Director of Core Pathology and Clinical Chemistry Services of NSW Health Pathology Western Sector, and is based at Westmead Hospital, currently the frontline of the battle against the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus in NSW. We are continuing to raise funds for medical supplies on behalf of the ACMA Charitable Trust for frontline Chinese hospitals. To donate email [email protected]. #publichealth #coronavirus #outbreak #nswhealth #guidelines

23.01.2022 ACMA NSW held our Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner for the Year of the Rat at Sky Phoenix Restaurant on 1st February 2020. Fully subscribed as usual, our guests and members were excited to start the new year. Honouring our W2IRED-Way In Network WHO Internship Project Scholars, forming an unprecedented partnership with MIGA enabling great discounts on medical indemnity premiums for members and hosting the next ACCMA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in September 2020, there was... much cause for celebration. Updates on the 2019-nCoV outbreak did not dampen anyones spirits, indeed it showed the strength and solidarity of the ACMA NSW team responding quickly and decisively to support our overseas colleagues, proactively establish communication with the Department of Health and develop actionable strategies to keep our doctors and the community safe. The food and entertainment were stellar, not to mention the final dance program that had everyone reluctant to leave till last call. Till next year! #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #guidelines #coronavirus #virology #chinesenewyear #celebrations

22.01.2022 Our first event of 2020 is the ACMA NSW Youth Development & Enrichment Group Chinese New Year Celebrations on 18 February 2020 at Golden Century Chinese Restaurant. This was a lunch time event for families with traditional yum cha, lion dance performances, Chinese instrument and calligraphy lessons, and riddles for a very special lucky draw! Members with children were encouraged to sign up and we were fully subscribed as usual. A great day of family bonding and tradition, and... the perfect way to kick off the new year with an early Chinese New Year celebration and a leap year no less! Our next event is the annual Chinese New Year Dinner on 1 February 2020, which is again close to full subscription. Stay tuned for more details! #acma #acma_nsw #chinesenewyear #celebrations #yumcha #tradition #calligraphy #liondance

22.01.2022 Highly anticipated was the final social and networking event of 2019, our Christmas High Tea held at Doltone House Hyde Park last Saturday. This event was of special significance as we welcomed a bumper crop of new members who joined this year, attesting to the strength of our organisation, and the value it adds to our members professional and personal lives. Sponsored by our long term corporate partner Douglass Hanly Moir, we knew the event would come jam-packed with inter...esting insights. Special guest speaker A/Professor Fiona Maclean highlighted the importance of communication between all medical stakeholders, drawing parallels from international bestselling title Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Whod have thought the differences between clinicians and pathologists occurred on a planetary scale? Patient outcomes can indeed vary greatly between a missing piece of clinical information or omitting lab tests if either party were unaware. Special thanks once again to DHM for their ongoing support. On behalf of ACMA NSW, Vice President Dr Vivian Liu warmly welcomed all new members - to a bigger and better year! Looking forward to our 30th anniversary and WACD Conference in 2020. Happy Holidays!!! #acma #acma_nsw #christmas #hightea #networking

22.01.2022 RSVP TO ACMA CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER Saturday 27th February 2021, 6.30pm The Eight Market City, Haymarket Come and join your friends, colleagues and family as we celebrate the Year of the Ox. Enjoy the lion dance and a sumptuous Chinese Banquet including Lobster, Abalone, Coral Trout, Scallops, Chicken, etc RSVP by 12/2/2021... Please complete the attached registration form. Or you can send an email with all your details to [email protected] #acmansw #medical #medicalassociation #managementcommittee #HappyNewYear #chinesenewyear #happychinesenewyear #newyeardinner #YearoftheOx #liondance #chinesebanquet #RSVP #Registration See more

22.01.2022 Exciting great news lies ahead in the new year, as our senior management committee members A/Professor Seng Chai Chua (president), Professor Danforn Lim (senior vice president) and vice presidents Dr Tao Geng and Dr Vivian Liu met with Ms Zita Dettori of Douglass Hanly Moir over the weekend. Care to hazard a guess? You know its serious when senior secretarial support is also in attendance! To a fruitful 2020 collaboration between ACMA NSW and DHM, our long term corporate par...tner. Only great quality service and evidence based practice can stand the test of time. #acma #acma_nsw #newyearresolution #collaboration #strategy #continuingeducation #evidencebasedmedicine #douglasshanlymoir

21.01.2022 Add the ACMA NSW homepage to your smart phone Home Screen! Tap the "Menu" button from your web browser and then the "Add to Home Screen" button. Voila, launch it just like an app to access the latest updates! #acma #acma_nsw #homepage #applaunch #browser

21.01.2022 ACMA NSW Bulletin Event: Latest Update on 2019-nCoV Infection for Medical and Healthcare Practitioners Presenters:... Dr Kerry Chant PSM NSW Chief Health Officer, Deputy Secretary, Population and Public Health Prof Dominic Dwyer Director ICMPR, Medical Virologist and Infectious Disease Physician Prof Lyn Gilbert Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Microbiologist Time: 1830h registration for 1900h start Date: Friday 7th February 2020 Venue: Guthrie Theatre, Peter Johnson Building Room 028 Level 3 Building 6 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) 702 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 Parking available at 169 Thomas Street or Novotel Sydney Central. All doctors welcome. This is a free event. Please email [email protected] to register. #acma #acma_nsw #coronavirus #update #nsw #departmentofhealth #virology

21.01.2022 ACMA NSW joint event with MIGA and Sanofi was a resounding success, with such a high turnout an alternate venue had to be sourced at extremely short notice to accomodate all our doctors on the waiting list! We strive to fulfil the education and networking needs of all our members with high quality, evidenced based presentations aimed at raising clinical standards. This is reflected in the event uptake each and every educational evening. MIGA highlighted pitfalls/issues in ris...k management, how to make sure your practice is compliant with Medicare regulations, and tips to handle audits professionally. Did you also know that familial hyperlipidemia is currently under diagnosed and could have long term morbidities for our patients? Our resident expert lipidologist Dr Stephen Li unraveled the story behind this global epidemic, elucidating new guidelines on managing dyslipidaemia with the latest class of medication that can significantly improve cardiac outcomes. Many thanks to our presenters and sponsors from MIGA and Sanofi once again, and kudos to our secretarial team for running it like a well oiled machine. #acma #acma_nsw #riskmanagement #dyslipidaemia #guidelines #evidencebased #global #epidemic #cardiovascularhealth

20.01.2022 ACMA NSW COVID-19 Taskforce was invited to attend an international livestream with Shanghai Infectious Disease Experts and medical and community leaders of Chinese background from Australia, Malaysia, France, Italy and the United Emirates. Shanghai has a population of roughly 25 million people, and have successfully contained COVID-19 by identifying the source of infection, breaking the transmission chain effectively through public health education campaigns advocating wides...pread use of protective masks in public (acknowledging this is not socially accepted in Western nations as a cultural norm), handwashing, social distancing and supporting quarantined individuals so they may be isolated successfully from other family members/close contacts to completion of the quarantine period. This takes planning, empathy and consideration of fellow humanity. Vice President Dr Tao Geng and Subcommittee Chair of ACMA Social Media Dr Danae Lim and ACMA member Dr Qing Shen attended, with the opportunity to ask the experts directly. What a great learning experience. We also had a chat with our community Chinese leaders on the correct usage of face masks, effective hand washing and why there was no need to panic buy. #acma #acmansw #livestream #expertmeeting #infectiousdisease #publichealth #internationalexpert #covid19

20.01.2022 ACMA NSW continues our donation appeal in order to fund scholarships for virology study exchange between Australia and China on behalf of ACMA Charitable Trust. All donations are tax-deductible. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus the COVID-19 disease, avoiding nomenclature that refers to any geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people to prevent inaccuracy or stigmatisation. This also provides a... standard format for naming any future coronavirus outbreak. Leading health experts have been meeting at WHO headquarters in Geneva to prioritise research required to stop this outbreak and prevent future pandemics. All measures taken by the WHO and the Australian Department of Health (DOH) are proactive, precautionary and preventive. There is a wealth of misinformation circulating online and through social media platforms. Encouraging patients to fact check with their doctors and through DOH and WHO websites for the latest update will greatly aid in reducing community panic. Link to article and bank details in comments. Please email [email protected] for your tax invoice. #acma #acma_nsw #covid19 #coronavirus #outbreak #fundraiser #donation #research #scholarship #publichealth #virology

19.01.2022 AD: ACMA NSW has officially collaborated with MIGA to bring about a mutually beneficial partnership for financial members. ACMA NSW members who switch to MIGA for medical indemnity coverage are eligible for substantially reduced insurance premiums under the same practice category. Earn bonus Qantas points on switching before 31 January 2020 and on insurance premium payments.* MIGA is the ACMA NSW Preferred Partner Medical Insurer for 2020-2022. Risk management courses are... also recommended to retain the discount for the duration of the collaboration. *Subject to terms and conditions. ACMA NSW members may contact MIGA on 1800 777 156 for a personalised quote to assess whether the change of insurer is the right choice. #acma #acma_nsw #fulldisclosure #sponsorship #memberbenefits #miga #medicalindemnity #premiumreduction #qantas #frequentflyer

19.01.2022 ACMA NSW press release regarding the Latest Updates on COVID-19 (previously known as 2019-nCoV) Infection for Medical and Healthcare Practitioners published in 13 February 2020. Many thanks to Dr Kerry Chant, NSW Chief Health Officer (PHU/DOH), Professor Dominic Dwyer, Director ICMPR, Medical Virologist and ID Physician, and Professor Lyn Gilbert, ID Physician and Clinical Microbiologist for sharing their insights on the epidemiology and public health measures aimed at ...containing the viral outbreak. The Q and A was especially helpful in reassuring community based healthcare professionals, ensuring safe practice and providing any support for doctors who encounter difficulties. The next RACGP COVID-19 webinar will be held on Thursday 20 February 2020 from 1900-2000h. Please register to attend. Link in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #covid19 #outbreak #publichealth #webinar #racgp #register

18.01.2022 ACMA NSW is highly aware of the risks the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus poses to the Australian community at large. Over the weekend, our presidential committee team conferred with doctors from different specialties, a high proportion of whom were involved in establishing quarantine and treatment protocols for the SARS coronavirus pandemic in 2003. We also took into consideration that the WHO organisation has top infectious disease experts managing both the known and unknown as...pects of the outbreak including elucidating (person-to-person) transmission mechanisms, viral shed and unpredictable disease behaviour in different at risk populations. With caution we have made recommendations that complement the current NSW Health Guidelines for the treatment of this viral disease, including further risk stratification and encouraging self quarantine accordingly, as well as streamlining and limiting the points of at risk population exposure during the presentation process. ACMA Trust is raising funds to provide medical supplies to the major transport hub of Guangzhou preemptively. Media release link in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #nswhealth #recommendations #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #outbreak #pandemic #prevention #gatekeeper

18.01.2022 ACMA NSW wishes everyone a prosperous Year of the Rat for 2020, may it be full of blessings and success. To health, progress, abundance and felicity. #acma #acma_nsw #chinesenewyear #yearoftherat #metalrat #celebrations #health #prosperity #blessings #felicity

17.01.2022 Join ACMA NSW for Christmas High Tea at Hyde Park on Saturday 7 December 2019! Celebrate with us as we welcome our brand new members for 2019. We are greatly humbled to be thriving as the go-to medical association representing doctors of different backgrounds, for vocational and professional support, as well as networking. Many thanks to our sponsor and corporate partner Douglass Hanly Moir. We could not have done it without your ongoing support and high quality education ses...sions. We are always blown away by the new information at each and every event. #acma #acma_nsw #networking #newmembers #christmas #douglasshanlymoir #corporatepartners

17.01.2022 DOCTOR WHOO? Dr Reg Leong, GP in Fairfield. I have been in solo practice for the past 44 yrs. ACMA? I am Chair for ACMA Education and Networking subcommittee. I have always been interested in continuing education. There is so much to learn and it is always so much fun to learn amongst fellow peers in a relaxed atmosphere. I have been involved with ACMA since its inception in 1990. I have been in the Management committee during the so called good old days and I am now g...lad to be back! I’m so glad to see that ACMA is in good, capable hands during this difficult pandemic year. With the coming New Year, we hope to resume our activities once again (safely of course). I can’t wait to restart the face to face meetings as I really miss the interpersonal relationships and networking. I welcome ideas from members on ways to improve our education. May I suggest that interested members join the Education subcommittee? That way we can have representation from various parts of Sydney. ACMA is special to me as there is a bond, friendship and common trust amongst its members, which makes learning so much more fun and relaxed. I look forward to meeting you all next year at our functions. FUN FACT? I love the outdoors. So walking, golf, tennis and all matter of ball sports are passions of mine. I have slowed down in my latter years, but still love my walking and occasional bike riding. Unfortunately, loving all the above sports did not guarantee me being good at them! But it was fun playing them. My passions now are my grandkids, and like all doting grandparents, we just love them to the max. PHOTO: In this photo from many years ago, the younger version of me (left) is receiving a trophy from Dr Norman Soo at the ACMA Annual Squash competition. #acmansw #management #managementcommittee #education #funfact #networking #outdoors #squash #generalpractitioner #generalpractice

16.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: Health Minister The Hon. Brad Hazzard announced that elite researchers from the NSW Health Pathology biosecurity P4 laboratory have successfully cultivated live 2019-nCOV coronavirus from NSW patients. This will aid in accurately understanding how the disease behaves and replicates, greatly expediting the development of reliable diagnostic testing, treatment and vaccines worldwide. ... Professor Dominic Dwyer, Director of Public Health Pathology commented: Synthetic virus tools don't offer the same high degree of diagnostic accuracy needed to help us develop effective antiviral drugs that can be used to treat infected patients." This discovery will be shared with the World Health Organization, international researchers and clinicians to save lives. ACMA NSW is greatly honoured to have Professor Dwyer speak at 2019-nCoV seminar held on 7 February 2020, alluding to this ground-breaking development during his presentation. TRUST OUR EXPERTS. Our next webinar update will be held on Tuesday 11 February 2020 at 1900h. Please email [email protected] to register. Link to original article in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #groundbreaking #breakthrough #coronavirus #departmentofhealth #solidarity

16.01.2022 Join us for ACMA NSW Chinese New Year Celebrations! 2020 marks the Year of the Rat and a leap year, a fantastic start to the new Chinese zodiac cycle and a renewal of energies. The focus will be on: Women in Medicine and their Impacts on Global Health. We will also be celebrating the W2IRED-WayIn WHO Internship Project Scholarships, just one of many exciting new collaborations to come. Members, non-members and corporate welcome.... With the 30th Anniversary of ACMA NSW coinciding with our hosting of the Presidency of the ACCMA (Australasian Council of Chinese Medical Associations), stay tuned for a year of immense growth and progress. #acma #acma_nsw #chinesenewyear #celebrations #scholarships #who

16.01.2022 ACMA NSW is finishing off the year strong with our final educational event - a highly practical seminar combining risk management for practices as well as cardiovascular health, essential to any GP surgery. Is your practice Medicare compliant and what other risks could you be exposed to? Understanding new guidelines on managing dyslipidaemia in high cardiovascular risk patients - do the changes affect your management and is it best practice? ... Many thanks to MIGA and Sanofi, as well as Douglass Hanly Moir, our corporate partner in 2019. #acma #acma_nsw #riskmanagement #cardiovascular #riskfactors #sanofi

16.01.2022 ACMA NSW supports gender equality and does not condone gender violence in any and all workplaces, especially in health care. Our history spans a full 29 years, and we are extremely proud that we have progressed to almost an equal number of female ACMA members, with equal representation in our management committee in 2019. We firmly believe that each and every individual brings unique qualities to the table. If there are equal numbers of male and female counterparts in genera...l society, and in medicine, so should the voices that are heard. There is no place for personal prejudice, nor should an individual in a position of power be allowed to misrepresent the views of society at large. Medicine adapts to the ever changing needs of society, and we need to be considerate of not just women, but everyone. A better reflection of fairness is to afford fathers the same right to paternity leave and privileges of being primary carers like in Scandinavian countries. To lead by example. To a progressive, inclusive and considerate network, created by doctors to serve doctors and the community. Link in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #genderequality #inclusive #progressive #equalrepresentation #parentalrights

15.01.2022 PHOTO SHOOT / MEET THE TEAM (2/3) Did someone say ACMA? MC poses with the new logo! Photo with thanks to Dr Ken Ho #acmansw #management #managementcommittee #medical #medicalassociation #photoshoot #expressive #Creative

15.01.2022 Raise public awareness of basic hygiene measures that are effective in reducing the transmission of (respiratory) viruses, be it COVID-19, influenza or the common cold. If you are unwell: 1. Isolate yourself... 2. Call your doctor or Health Direct (1800 022 222) 3. List your travel history 4. Cover your cough (or sneeze) 5. Wash your hands (for at least 20 seconds with soap and water), refrain from touching your face STOP THE SPREAD. We CAN make a difference. Link in comments for full details. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #covid19 #prevention #stopthespread #raisewareness #handwashing #handhygiene #coveryourcough #coughetiquette #makeadifference

14.01.2022 ACMA NSW is acutely aware of the public fear that the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak may become uncontainable. Current status of the outbreak in Australia: CONTAINED FACT: There is an extremely small number of cases in Australia, with precautionary measures taken by the Department of Health (DOH) to intercept transmission. ... Conspiracy theories online are rife, with media fanning the undercurrent of racism against ethnic Chinese in Australia. Misinformation about the usage of protective face masks, circulation of half truths and paranoia spread even more rapidly than the actual outbreak. In an interview with ABC, ACMA NSW Senior Vice President Professor Danforn Lim stated that the public may share rumours or unverified information without understanding the consequences. He also corrected the fallacy that respiratory face masks could be reused after being steamed or microwaved. When in doubt, fact check with your GP and verify it with the government (DOH) website or university sources. Bottomline is, practising good hand hygiene and avoiding crowded places as with any viral illness including influenza or the common cold goes a long way in preventing transmission. There is simply no need to panic. Link in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #factcheck

13.01.2022 Join ACMA NSW for Chinese New Year Celebrations at Golden Century Seafood Restaurant! A sumptuous feast of Yum Cha to celebrate the year just past, and to a future of prosperity and abundance in the Year of the Rat! This event is part of our Youth Development Enrichment Program. True to our tradition, families are invited to bring their children to enjoy an interactive afternoon of learning through play, with lion dance lessons, Chinese calligraphy and more fun/games with art... and craft. A wonderful day of festivity and auspicious way of kicking off the next flurry of ACMA NSW events for 2020. RSVP by 15 January 2020, members and non-members welcome. Attendance is usually really full, so dont miss out! Happy Holidays from the ACMA NSW Team! We are here to serve. #acma #acma_nsw #youthdevelopment #enrichment #chinesenewyear #celebrations #familybonding #tradition

12.01.2022 Happy 30th Birthday! Did you know ACMA NSW turned thirty on 20 Sept? So that means we're 30 years young! We'll celebrate later! #acmansw #happybirthday #30thbirthday

11.01.2022 On behalf of the Management Committee, I wish you and your family a Happy New Year. Although life is very unpredictable and as much as we don’t like it, to a large extent we don’t control our fate. Nevertheless, 2021 does look promising. The vaccine is coming. We will be able to eat out again. We will be able to travel again. The Management Committee has had its work cut out - trying to arrange a program for 2021, whilst juggling a very tight budget and Covid precautions,. I...n particular, we want to provide activities that will appeal to young doctors, whilst also offer things for our established members to enjoy. Due to reduced activities in 2020, no annual fee will be levied on members in 2021. Be assured that the Management Committee is working hard to keep ACMA relevant and valuable to all members. See the draft program in the attached flyer. Best Wishes, Dr Stephen Hing, President. #acmansw #medical #medicalassociation #managementcommittee #youngdoctors #HappyNewYear2021 #HappyNewYear

11.01.2022 ACMA NSW jointly presents the Latest Update on 2019-nCoV Infection for Medical and Healthcare Practitioners with the Chinese Medicine Council of NSW. We are honoured to have NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant and virology/infectious disease experts Professor Dominic Dwyer and Professor Lyn Gilbert. A scientific approach analysing the disease spectrum, proactively intercepting community transmission by limiting the inflow of travellers from endemic regions and requestin...g self quarantine for those returning from those areas is aimed at containment. By identifying the maximum number of cases in the community, contact tracing and isolation, this effectively curtails the transmission chain before widespread contagion. The Department of Health has always maintained that all patients should call ahead be it to the emergency department or general practitioner clinics, stressing that essential care will be accessible for all acute cases. A question and answer session effectively addressed the practical difficulties practitioners faced with regards to lack of personal protective equipment, further refining risk stratification for referral of patients at risk. A summary will be available soon. Livestream video now available on our Facebook feed. #acma #acma_nsw #doh #publichealth #coronavirus

09.01.2022 Amazing event at the launch of Sergeant Lok on 24 January 2020. An intimate location remodeled from a heritage building that used to be a police station, with jail cells to boot! Enjoy cocktails and canapes in a unique setting right by The Rocks. Our President A/Prof Seng Chai Chua and IT subcomittee co-chair Dr Danae Lim were able to experience this firsthand as VIP guests by virtue of the gracious Ms Cathy Lam, President of Hong Kong University Alumni Association (HKUAA) NS...W Chapter and ex-chair of the ACMA Charitable Trust (NSW) and Mr Sze Cheng, Vice President of HKUAA NSW Chapter. Many thanks to our host Ms Rosetta Lee, co-owner of Sergeant Lok, who gave us a personal tour of the premises and explained the colorful history behind this special architecture. ACMA NSW prides itself on our ties with the Australian Chinese community and high quality networks with many other educational institutions around the world. #acma #acma_nsw #event #vip #cocktails #therocks #sergeantlok #launchnight #socialevents

08.01.2022 Breaking News - Announcing the new ACMA NSW Management Committee 2020/2021. See collage of headshots. #acmansw #managementcommittee #doctors #headshots

08.01.2022 ACMA NSW presents our dynamic annual overseas events. Yes, we are publishing the dates this early! Highly popular and always booked out, with glowing reviews from ACMA members year after year. We kick off with the Practice Management Conference from 29 Dec 2020 to 4 Jan 2021 in magical Seoul, allowing delegates ample time to explore culinary delights, history and of course, retail therapy. Usher in the new year with fireworks in this amazingly vibrant city. A short flight the...n sees the delegates transitioning seamlessly to the ski slopes of Furano from 5-12 Jan 2021, where a jam-packed program of morning skiing invigorates the mind and body. Delegates can then blissfully settle down in the onsens and clear their heads for the educational sessions. This would not be complete without gourmet meals handpicked by our organisers - you can never go wrong with foodie recommendations! To secure a spot please email [email protected]. Places are limited to maintain a high quality experience. Dont miss out! #acma #acma_nsw #meettheexperts #practicemanagement #conference #event #skiing #seoul #furano #continuingeducation #register #members

07.01.2022 ACMA NSW has been raising funds on behalf of the ACMA Charitable Trust to purchase and send essential medical supplies to frontline Chinese hospitals fighting the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak, with a minimum commitment of $25,000. Since Wuhan was locked down on 23 January 2020, our presidential committee team has had multiple meetings with various Chinese hospitals, the ACMA Charitable Trust and specialist doctors to ascertain the risk of transmission in Australia. O...ur management committee also called urgent meetings to discuss the best strategies to assist the frontline in the shortest time possible. Our donation drive commenced Monday 27 January 2020 and raised over $13,000 in less than two days. To avoid unnecessary delay ACMA NSW matched this amount directly and was able to purchase 400 cartons of personal protective equipment. The first batch of medical supplies was earnarked for Sun Yat Sen University affiliated hospitals in Guangzhou, where supplies were diverted to Wuhan and critically low. As of 1 February 2020, the supplies have cleared Chinese customs on the ground in Guangzhou and are being transported to or have arrived at the hospitals. The battle continues. To donate please email [email protected]. #acma #acma_nsw #pandemic #crisis #coronavirus

07.01.2022 Amazing writeup of the ACMA NSW Annual Dinner 2019 by Dr Tony Pang! Link in comments. And did you know you could add the ACMA homepage to your home screen? It launches like an app! Instructions to follow.... #acma #acma_nsw #annualdinner #cruise #newsletter #writeup #applaunch

05.01.2022 Another simple measure proven to be effective in breaking the transmission chain. Stay safe.

04.01.2022 ACMA NSW Management Committee 2020/2021 - Banner pic #acmansw #facebookbanner

03.01.2022 ACMA NSW recognises that the global fight against the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak is a long term battle. We are continuing to raise funds to support ongoing research and humanitarian aid to the affected regions. Now, more than ever, medical communities around the world need to combine resources to understand the viral genome, develop vaccines and effective medications. We need to target resources where it is needed most. Time is of the essence. The ACMA Charitable Tr...ust is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and all donations are fully tax deductible. No amount is too little, your help is greatly appreciated. Account Name: Australian Chinese Medical Association BSB: 062 006 A/C: 1149 9994 Reference: Full Name_CV Please email [email protected] with your full details for your tax deductible receipt. #acma #acma_nsw #acmacharitabletrust #health #outbreak #pandemic #coronavirus #research #humanitarian #aid #fundraiser #taxdeductible

03.01.2022 ACMA NSW Senior Vice President Professor Danforn Lims live interview with SBS Mandarin on the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus aired 3 February 2020. Professor Lim examined the myths and facts surrounding this disease, emphasising that the current outbreak was geographical, not genetically selective for Asians. He also pointed out why self quarantine for all travellers returning from mainland China was necessary, simple guidelines to follow while under self quarantine including ...wearing surgical masks, good hand hygiene and the use of separate cutlery to protect family/close contacts from infection. Last but not least, Professor Lim elucidated the correct use of surgical masks; the N95 respirator mask is not recommended for prolonged use by the public. ACMA NSW represents doctors of all Chinese backgrounds and the majority of our members speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English. This is very well represented by our management committee. We collaborate with many major doctor groups, reaching out to the largest community of Chinese doctors in NSW across different platforms, without discrimination by language. Link in comments. #acma #acma_nsw #guidelines #coronavirus #myths #facts #publichealth #prevention #outbreak

03.01.2022 Full turnout for yet another educational event hosted by ACMA NSW in conjunction with I-MED Radiology Network and Douglass Hanly Moir on 30th October 2019. Special thanks to Dr Terry Lo for giving a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of ankle conditions, from chronic diabetic foot to classifications of acute fractures. Taking our doctors to the next level with an update of current practice guidelines and pragmatic management tips, including the use of MRI... for ankle and hindfoot conditions. We are very fortunate to have such supportive sponsors, speakers willing to contribute their time and knowledge as well as a wonderful secretarial team that makes everything run like clockwork. #acma #acma_nsw #orthopaedic #ankle #management #imaging #teamwork #appreciation #humility #ethics

02.01.2022 Livestream of the Latest Update on the 2019-nCoV for Medical Practitioners. Fully subscribed within 72 hours. Many thanks to Dr Kerry Chant, Professor Dominic Dwyer and Professor Lyn Gilbert for their time and expertise. Presentation slides will be made available, Q and A to be summarised and sent out to all our members.

02.01.2022 The ACMA Education Subcommittee, chaired by Dr Reg Leong, in conjunction with Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology has arranged an ACMA Zoom Webinar for Wednesday 25 November 2020, starting at 6.30pm. The speaker will be Dr Michael Wehrhahn, Director of Molecular Biology and Immunoserology, at DHM. He will speak about "Covid19 Tests and Challenges". Dr Reg Leong will be the chairperson. There will be time for... questions. All welcome. This meeting is open to ACMA Members and Non-Members. Please note: You will need to have the Zoom app installed on your phone or computer. So save the date to your diary. Set a reminder to log in before 6.30pm on the night. Use this zoom link: https://sonichealthcare.zoom.us/j/93423200050 #acmansw #COVID19 #webinar #zoom #medicalseminar

01.01.2022 ACMA NSW senior management committee members had a great night catching up with Steven Macarounas, Head of Education and Managing Editor of The Private Practice. In the age of digital media, networking is more important than ever. The Private Practice is a professional team educating doctors on financial strategy, connecting health professionals to industry experts with the right skill set to achieve practice and career goals through actionable plans. The Private Practice ha...s been a staunch supporter of ACMA NSW for more than seven years, dedicating their professional services to help our doctors raise their practice standards to the next level, taking the worry out of business management so doctors can concentrate on what they do best - being doctors and caring for patients. President A/Prof Seng Chai Chua, senior vice president Professor Danforn Lim and vice president Dr Vivian Liu had a lively discussion with Steven regarding the changing financial landscape in light of global economy, anticipating issues that may be faced by doctors in the next few years and providing management solutions. Looking forward to what the future may bring. #acma #acma_nsw #theprivatepractice #businessmanagement #financialstrategy #education #collaboration #futureproofing

01.01.2022 ACMA NSW press releases regarding our recommendations for a joint effort with the NSW Department of Health (DOH) in fighting the novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak have now been published in the three major Chinese newspapers circulating in the Sydney metropolitan region: Australian Chinese Daily, Sing Tao News and Daily Chinese Herald. In addition to our online, on air and social media presence, ACMA NSW is able to maximise our reach to medical practitioners and healthca...re providers (HCPs) including but not limited to GPs and Chinese medicine practitioners, community HCPs most likely to see at-risk patients. ACMA NSW first reached out to DOH on 28 January 2020, after our management committee held multiple meetings over the Chinese New Year weekend, developing recommendations which were promptly taken up by DOH. A follow up letter on 31 January 2020 initiated official communications between ACMA NSW and DOH: updated guidelines will be disseminated through ACMA NSW to community based HCPs and regular feedback is provided to DOH to address any obstacles to providing quality healthcare safely for both practitioner and patient. Last nights meeting was a testament to the success of this collaborative approach. #acma #acma_nsw #publichealth #coronavirus #guidelines