Health Promotion

The following article, though reflecting on the U.S health system, could just have easily been written about the Australian system.

 http://www.wellsphere.com/healthcare-industry-policy-article/america-has-a-si...

 However, as outlined in the Preventive Health Taskforce's recommendations (previous post), there might be opportunities for health model change. Though, it's very easy to just talk .....

 Stay well,

 Jerome

 Jeronimo Health
Perth. West Australia

remain healthy

As an exercise physiologist and chronic disease prevention advocate, it’s reassuring to have some government validation and support, via Australia’s Medicare, for physical activity programs and related initiatives.

There might be something here for you.

Check it out and then engage with your G.P about how you might find an exercise physiologist!

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#reasons

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pcd-programs-epc-chronicdisease


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