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13 HEALTH

Queensland Health now has a phone line 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for all Queenslanders to help take the worry out of health concerns. For more information go to the 13Health website. For Doctors wanting more information an information package is available about the Health Contact Centre.

QFINDER

This Queensland Health reference web site is designed to help you access a wide range of health and community services provided by public, private and non-government providers in Queensland. To use this service click on the link Infomation Health Directory

COACH PROGRAM

Using 13 HEALTH telephone infrastructure, the Health Contact Centre implemented the evidence-based COACH Program® in February 2009.  Projected participation target is 3000 patients per year.  COACH is proven to reduce the risk of hospital re-admissions in cardiovascular patients by helping them manage their risk factors.  Referral is made by clinical staff on discharge from a public hospital.  Qualified health professionals call the patient every 4-6 weeks, over a 6-12 month period. Information and education specific to the patient's underlying risk factors, health targets and treatment is discussed.  An introductory letter and progress updates are sent to the patient’s GP. Please see Fact Sheet for more information.

For more information phone Donna Shi - Program Coordinator, Health Contact Centre on (07) 3872 0143

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