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Locality: Ultimo, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9514 1222

Address: 235-253 Jones St 2007 Ultimo, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 "Midwives felt disempowered due to a lack of adequate management, which affected their ability to provide quality midwifery care. A new national survey of midwives, led by Dr Christine Catling, UTS Director of Midwifery Studies has brought to light all dimensions of midwifery workplace culture. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3inWoou

24.01.2022 By raising awareness of the financial burden on hypertensive patients it is hoped that future interventions will consider more cost-effective treatments for hypertension. New research led by the Head of School of Public Health, Professor David Sibbritt reveals ageing Australians with hypertension are bearing significant out-of-pocket expenses for treating their condition. Read more: https://bit.ly/3jt5p0x

24.01.2022 Our Heart of Health this week is Zofia Salgado, a Bachelor of Health Science student. Though she wasnt keen on science or health during high school, Zofia shares how she came to study this degree: I always knew I wanted to do something that allowed me to think methodically and analytically while still being able to help people. It wasnt until my late teens that I developed an interest in science and realised the importance of population health. Read more about Zofia here https://bit.ly/30va2zQ

23.01.2022 A very warm welcome to those joining us for our virtual Open Week! We cant wait to chat to everyone whos thinking about studying at UTS in 2021, and give you a glimpse of our amazing campus on a virtual tour! #utsopenweek #utshealth Head to https://openweek.uts.edu.au/

23.01.2022 Ever wondered what a degree in #healthscience is all about? From 2021, well have five majors offered at UTS! Health promotion, Indigenous health and public health are the three new majors - all developed in line with industry feedback (while global health & human structure and function complete the list). Course Director Dr Daniel Demant says a focus on communication and research methodologies is another way health science students are building specialist skills of value to health employers. Find out more at the link - or join our Health Science Q&A Session during #utsopenweek tomorrow!

23.01.2022 From supporting women through pregnancy, labour and birth to providing postnatal care, a #midwifery career requires a unique mix of intellectual, emotional and clinical expertise. Weve spoken with UTS Bachelor of Midwifery Coordinator Dr Deborah Fox & our graduate #midwife Betty, to hear where midwifery students are heading after uni

22.01.2022 "You should also think about what the goal of further study is and how it will fit in with your career plan compared to, say, further work experience in the industry or doing a Masters." Ever wondered what its like to do Honours? One student shares her experience in our latest blog

22.01.2022 Hello from our Student Ambassadors on the final day of our virtual #UTSOpenWeek! Today is your chance to tune into course info sessions, virtual tours and 1-1 chats about studying at #UTSHealth in 2021. See you over at https://openweek.uts.edu.au/

22.01.2022 Data confirms coronavirus is more common in younger adults but COVID-19 has radically affected their work, study, social lives and caring duties. For the health of the whole community, governments need to recognise this, and partner with young people in the development of public health responses. Associate Professor Melissa Kang is co-author of an article in The Conversation: https://bit.ly/3ltuYiT

22.01.2022 Bachelor of Nursing student Jenivy shares three top tips to building confidence on clinical placement for the #utshealth blog - 1 Check the AED trolley before your shift to get familiar with emergency care equipment 2 Ask your patient Can I take your obs? to observe and document vital signs regularly 3 Run through the 5 rights method three times over (right drug, right dose, right route, right time and right patient) before administering medication... Read the full post here: https://bit.ly/33wwbh9 #nursing

22.01.2022 Watch now to hear from one of our Midwifery academics Loretta Musgrave, who is live with Big W for the Bub&Me event, in partnership with Red Nose Australia, to support and provide education for new families on their journey into parenthood. Comment your burning questions! #midwifery #midwiferyeducation

21.01.2022 UTS, NSW Refugee Health Service and WSLHD Multicultural Health are conducting a study to learn more about how maternal and child health (MCH) care is delivered to African women from refugee backgrounds in Sydney. This information will inform programs and services to better meet the needs of this community. If you are working directly or indirectly in the maternal and child health (MCH) care services in WSLHD and SWSLHD, you are invited to complete this online survey by 31 October 2020.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our own Professor Joanne Gray, Head of the UTS: Graduate School of Health, for being appointed the new President of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM), and also to our own Dr Allison Cummins, appointed as a new Midwifery Director on the ACM Board #midwifery #health #utshealth #utsgsh

20.01.2022 "From the moment I started nursing, I just got great satisfaction out of helping people, no matter how tough the shift was or the learning curve was." This week, our Heart of Health is Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) student, Jessica! Initially an Enrolled Nurse, Jessica decided to go one step further & transition to become a Registered Nurse. Im working from within the industry, so its great I get additional exposure, I get to go on placements, and if I need help wi...th anything I learn at university, Ive got my colleagues who are quite senior nurses who can help me, she says. Find out more about Jessicas #nursing story: https://bit.ly/34ebFEi

20.01.2022 We invite you to experience 'Back to Country: A guided reflection on Sovereignty', an audio resource that guides you to reflect on the deep history of the land we are on. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

18.01.2022 The Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management gave me a lot more insight into Primary Health Care, which was very useful coming from an intensive care nursing background. In our blog we get to know Tamara Power, a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at the UTS. Here is the link to read Tamara’s full story https://bit.ly/3pXgp9K

17.01.2022 Are you over 18 and living with cancer or caring for someone who is? You are invited to participate in a survey study which is aiming to identify the key research questions which should be addressed as a priority to improve the management of symptoms related to cancer and its treatment. We are interested in your views regarding which cancer symptoms have the biggest impact on daily life for people that are living with, or have lived with cancer and those that take care of the...m. Please note that the survey will close on Monday the 31st of August 2020.

17.01.2022 We look forward to a national collaboration with Indigenous and non-Indigenous colleagues to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health is everybodys business. A publication led by Dr Lynore Geia has called upon nurses and midwives in Australia to support Indigenous curriculum reform in health care education. Read more: https://bit.ly/32oixMI

15.01.2022 Join UTS Sport for an industry panel session on Women in Sports Media, with Emma Lawrence, Reporter at Fox Sports and Madeline Ibrahim, Digital and Video Coordinator at NSW Swifts. This panel will focus on the challenges and opportunities women experience both in front of the camera, and behind the scenes. Register now: https://bit.ly/34wUf5L

15.01.2022 The International Council of Nurses (ICN) report COVID-19 and the International Supply of Nurses co-authored by Professor James Buchan from the WHO Collaborating Centre at UTS found one in eight nurses or 3.5 million are working in a country they were not born or trained in. What does this mean for low-and middle-income countries coping with the virus? Read more: https://bit.ly/33BAlpQ

15.01.2022 Why did it take a pandemic to bring telehealth to all patients and is it an adequate substitute for in-person #health appointments? A/Prof Sally Inglis discusses on 2ser FMs Think Digital Futures.

13.01.2022 To build a safer healthcare system, we must consider de-implementing non-clinical practices that do not improve safety. Dr Deborah Debono, Senior Lecturer in Health Services Management is leading the Australian arm of a study to identify low value, non-clinical patient safety practices used in healthcare settings. Read more: https://bit.ly/2EqNBDk

13.01.2022 Meet Adam UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science grad! Adam started his journey as a strength and conditioning coach in the military before joining UTS. Today, hes applying his undergrad experiences to the Master of Physiotherapy He says: Some of the subjects, like neuroscience, sports medicine, exercise physiology had a direct carry-over to physio in terms of basic knowledge like physiology We also learnt how to program correctly, how to rehabilitate someone corre...ctly. What else is essential to master as an aspiring #physiotherapist? The course also really emphasised communication skills, which is very important in physiotherapy in regard to patients and clients. You have a direct ability to change both physical & psychological outcomes for clients which will influence their health and happiness in the short and long-term. To me, that is extremely rewarding. Find out more about our Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Management degrees during UTS Open Week Watch the info session now + join our Q&A sessions this afternoon from 4pm! Register at: https://openweek.uts.edu.au/ #heartsofhealth #utshealth UTS: Graduate School of Health

13.01.2022 UTS Health academics are responding to COVID-19 through research and front-line initiatives, including looking into the pandemics impact on palliative care and nursing practice and wellbeing.

13.01.2022 We are seeking to enhance the physical and mental health-related quality of life of women treated for reproductive cancer, by enhancing their ability to exercise for life. A new research project aims to encourage women to incorporate exercise into their lives after cancer treatment, by designing evidence-driven and bespoke interventions.

12.01.2022 Chronic health problems that emerge in adulthood often have their roots in childhood. For some populations, the risk of poor health is even greater. Associate Professor Cristina Caperchione is looking to change this with her new project, The SISTA Program.

12.01.2022 "For simulation labs we had to make sure these could be done while maintaining social distancing. Professor Suzanne Chambers, UTS Faculty of Health Dean tells the Financial Review how the faculty pulled out all stops to ensure its current nursing cohort could graduate on time, which meant working out a way for students to continue clinical placements. Read more: https://bit.ly/2XRmsAa

12.01.2022 Knowing that many cancer patients, particularly those in low and middle-income countries, are unable to access timely cancer services, particularly radiotherapy, makes me realise that we have built and live in an unequal world. PhD Candidate Andrew Donkor is making an impact on a global scale, through the development of a simple and cost-effective Readiness Self-Assessment (RESEA) Guide for low- and middle-income countries to establish new radiotherapy services. Hes also contributed to an awareness campaign for the World Health Organization, in their global initiative to eliminate cervical cancer. Read more: https://bit.ly/3l370Ll

10.01.2022 Know anyone thinking of studying health in 2021? Join us online for UTS Open Week from 31 Aug - 5 Sep! Weve got a week of virtual info sessions & activities for you to find out about our undergraduate degrees in nursing, midwifery, health science & sport and exercise science and management - all from the comfort of your couch #utsopenweek

10.01.2022 There's a number of combined degrees you can study alongside health at UTS. Depending on your program, there's Sustainability and Environment, Creative Intelligence and Innovation, and International Studies. Sport and Exercise Science and International Studies graduate Alana shares her 5 reasons for studying the double degree Read more: https://bit.ly/3lMp6Bj

09.01.2022 Womens health providers say, the federal governments tightening of telehealth rules is impeding womens access to reproductive health services. Ann Brassil, UTS Adjunct Professor and Family Planning NSW CEO discusses the issue via The Medical Republic

09.01.2022 Dr Christine Catling, Director of Midwifery Studies speaks to Glen Lauder on ABC News Radio about homebirths, and the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and birth for women. Read the transcript or listen to the audio: https://bit.ly/33svDux

08.01.2022 The Times Higher Education world university rankings are in, and were moving up! UTS is now the equal 160th uni in the world, and 9th in Australia. Not bad for a uni that doesnt look a day over 30! http://uts.ac/THERankings2021

08.01.2022 We often have busy lives with many competing commitments. However, the benefits of exercise both physical and psychological are too big to ignore. Finding ways to be active for 30-45 minutes should be a priority for all men, especially if they have young boys in their family. Distinguished Professor Aaron Coutts, Head of School, Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation speaks to Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), in an article discussing the importance of exercise for men's health, no matter their age. Read more: https://bit.ly/35SEw1a

07.01.2022 We want to know what are the most common non-clinical safety practices that healthcare workers identify as low value for patient safety and why are they perceived as low value? Dr Deborah Debono, Senior Lecturer in Health Services Management speaks to Dr Norman Swan about research into healthcare practices which practices are necessary, and which ones are only adding to an already heavy demand. https://bit.ly/3fPdDxB

06.01.2022 Final year Bachelor of Nursing student & Student Ambassador Lily tells us a bit about her #nursing story over on the #utshealth student blog: "In third year, nursing students study an Introduction to Speciality Practice subject and choose an area of nursing they are interested in from a range of specialties. As someone that wants to work in emergency or intensive care, I chose the Critical Care specialty and this was by far my favourite subject! I found it fascinating to dive... deeper into the nursing skills and knowledge required to care for people who are critically unwell. I learnt about intubation and ventilation, external ventricular drains, arterial lines, arterial blood gas interpretation and more! The highlight was wrapping up the subject with a two-week placement in a major emergency department." Read more: https://bit.ly/3p2ZPVi

06.01.2022 Once you get started, the semesters will fly by very quickly! Lydia Soon, Master of Public Health Graduate shares her first session experience: what to expect and how to prepare. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/38t7d6w

05.01.2022 Hope Foley, PhD Candidate from the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), has led new research investigating the experiences of patients who use complementary medicine for their chronic conditions. Read the full article here https://bit.ly/2XMV2LP

03.01.2022 Meet Associate Professor Leanne (Lulu) Zalapa, our 2020 Health UTS Alumni Award winner! Lulu is a health industry leader with an extensive career in nursing and philanthropic services. Learn more about Lulu, and read her advice for future health professionals: https://bit.ly/2ZiGuo3... #heartsofhealth #utshealth #utsalumni

03.01.2022 "I like to help others in the best way that I can, whether that is in a clinical health setting or in an elite sport setting. Using my knowledge to assist someone who is recovering from injury or stroke, or working with athletes to help them achieve their goals is what I am passionate about. Studying this degree has changed my view on health. When I speak to people, and tell them that I want to study physiotherapy, they often automatically think about elite athletes. It doesn...’t occur to them that the general population also needs physiotherapy in emergency departments, in hospitals, in rehabilitation centres. So, studying this degree has widened my view of how far an impact I can have on people." ~ Jesse (Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management, 3rd Year) See more of Jesse's #sportandexercise story: https://bit.ly/3kgDQXn #heartsofhealth #utshealth

02.01.2022 The toll of COVID-19 will be much higher, particularly if individuals face increased disability through not accessing treatments for heart attack and stroke. The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand has published a consensus statement aimed at informing and supporting cardiovascular nurses in reducing the risk for virus transmission while delivering comprehensive nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02.01.2022 "Personal growth is a definite side effect of studying midwifery," says final year student Sarah! "I have become confident in who I am and what I believe in. I have learnt that I, like the women in my care, am stronger than I think. I have had the opportunity to speak at the Australian College of Midwives National Student Conference about issues that matter to me and facilitate real change. Conversely, I have also learnt how to deal with problems. I have learnt to be calm and... level-headed in emergency situations. I have learnt that you cannot control everything and that it is important to surrender to the process and go where life takes you." See more of Sarah's #midwifery story: https://bit.ly/361wTFE #heartsofhealth #utshealth

02.01.2022 "Our study revealed leaky gut may pose a greater health burden than previously thought, with poor subjective wellbeing and health-related quality of life found in people with leaky gut..." New research has highlighted the hidden costs associated with the management of leaky gut.

01.01.2022 From fetal monitoring to breastfeeding, researchers from the Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health are involved in new and impactful projects, aimed at improving the health of pregnant women and their children. Read more: https://bit.ly/2EgoVgK

01.01.2022 New research led by Jonathon Lever, Honours student in the Human Performance Research Centre has investigated whether behavioural changes around night-time routines would improve the sleep, and subsequently, the wellbeing and performance of elite junior tennis players. Read more: https://bit.ly/3jNuYZm

01.01.2022 "Palliative care should be core business in aged care, and its importance has been emphasised during this time." Professor Meera Agar, Professor of Palliative Medicine at IMPACCT, reflects on how the pandemic has highlighted the need for palliative care - via The Canberra Times