Primary Focus | Edition 27
?? Welcome to the first 2025 edition of Primary Focus, Mater’s quarterly magazine for the medical community!
The year is already in full swing for the healthcare sector, and this edition is packed with insights and updates for Queensland GPs:
? Preparing for a challenging flu season: Mater’s Director of Infectious Diseases, @Professor Paul Griffin , urges GPs to stress the importance of influenza vaccination, especially with COVID-19 still present in the community.
? Upcoming education opportunities: Mater is hosting several GP Education events and launching a three-part podcast mini-series on maternal fetal medicine—all eligible for CPD points.
? Major milestones: We celebrate Queensland’s first paediatric robot-assisted surgery in Townsville and the 50th anniversary of Mater’s craniofacial surgery team.
? Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Featuring the pioneering work of Mater Research’s Professor John Hooper , who is making significant progress in the fight against ovarian cancer.
There’s plenty more in this edition to support you in your clinical practice and help us work together towards improving the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
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