APF Qld Educational Seminar 2008
Prof. Lee Kennedy with Dr. Kim Ku Dr. Alan Sive with Ann Robinson
The seminar in Townsville NQ was a great success and could not have been achieved without the direct input of health professionals who volunteered their expertise. Thanks must go to Dr. Yong Mong Tan, Senior Endocrinologist; Dr. Kim Ku, Advanced Endocrine Registrar; Ms. Ann Robinson, Credentialled Diabetes Educator; Dr. Alan Sive, Paediatric Endocrinologist; Professor Lee Kennedy, Endocrinologist; Dr. Eric Guazzo, Senior Neurosurgeon; Dr. Michael Collins, Senior Radiation Oncologist.
Sue Kozij, Dr. Eric Guazzo, Dr. Michael Collins, Ms. Ann Robinson & Dr. Yong Mong Tan
Pituitary patients themselves, families and friends, parents of children with pituitary illness, and also health professionals attended. Two nurses flew from Brisbane and Cairns respectively to attend, and others from local areas were also there, including Brisbane. These seminars are good not only to promote pituitary awareness and educate the general public and those affected by disease, but also for the continuing professional development of nurses and other health professionals in this unique area. If only we could encourage more GP’s to attend.
One thing that really struck everyone was on conclusion a member took the hand held mike and told the presenters on the podium what wonderful people they were and he owed his life to them. It was said with such passion that the whole conference centre erupted in applause. We must remember to thank our doctors from time to time, after all it is they who look out for us and do their best to offer us positive outcomes while managing a very insidious disease or disorder.
Thank you so much to Novartis which sponsor the Qld Branch locally every year at Pituitary Awareness time.
Ms. Joan Billingslea, Brain Tumour Support Service NQ (The Cancer Council Qld) had the opportunity to present to the group a short synopsis of the services the organization can provide to patients and families who have been affected by brain tumours. Although the service is under the umbrella of The Cancer Council Qld it also caters for people with benign as well as malignant brain tumours. A wonderful service – and they hold information days approx 4 times a year.
Dr. Guy Bryant, Ms Carley Mills, Dr. Emma Duncan, Dr. Sarah Olson & Dr. Athony Russell
Noel Hickey & Sally Skuthorpe
L to R: Mr Adam Parker, Diabetes Educator Princess Alexandra Hospital,
Dr Trisha O’Moore-Sullivan, Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology, PA Hospital,
Dr Ingrid Hickman, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, PA Hospital,
Ms Fiona McIver, Credentialed Diabetes Educator, PA Hospital
L to R: Kel Childs, Australian Pituitary Foundation,
Ms Fiona McIver, Clinical Nurse Consultant PA Hospital,
Dr Ross Cuneo, Consultant Endocrinologist, PA Hospital,
Dr Margaret Williamson, Consultant Endocrinologist, PA Hospital,
Dr Clare Boothroyd, Endocrinologist: Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Greenslopes Private Hospital,
Sue Kozij, Australian Pituitary Foundation
L to R: Dr. Ross Cuneo, Consultant Endocrinologist, P.A. Hospital
Ms. Sally Skuthorpe, Nurse Educator, P.A. Hospital
Dr. Andrew Cotterill, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Mater Children’s Hospital
Sue Kozij, Australian Pituitary Foundation Ltd
Kel Childs, Australian Pituitary Foundation Ltd.
L to R: Dr. David Torpy, Consultant Endocrinologist Greenslopes Hospital,
Dr. Jemima Biber, Health Psychologist, P.A. Hospital,
Dr. Ross Cuneo, Consultant Endocrinologist, P.A.Hospital
Ms. Sally Skuthorpe, Nurse Educator, P.A. Hospital
L to R: Dr Ross Cuneo, Consultant Endocrinologist, PA Hospital
Dr Guy Byrant, Department of Radiology, Mater Hospital
Dr Leigh Atkinson, Consulting Specialist Neurosurgeon, PA Hospital