Author Archives: Health

Dozens of new venues on alert

NSW health officials have extended their COVID warnings for three Sydney pubs, and added new venues to the alert list. Active cases visited The Boatshed Cafe and Bar (lower level) in Narrabeen, Pittwater RSL in Mona Vale and Sankaku Izakaya in Newport while infectious, according to an update sent out on Monday afternoon. The alert… Read More »

How do men who have sex with men develop resilience in response to HIV?

Resources, protective factors and personal strengths contribute towards the development of resilience in middle-aged and older men who have sex with men, according to a recent research report by Dr Renato Liboro and colleagues from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. According to the authors, resilience can be defined as a… Read More »

Decolonising contraception: focusing on equality and justice in sexual and reproductive health

Dr Annabel Sowemimo is the founder and director of Decolonising Contraception, a non-profit organisation led by people of colour. It aims to raise awareness about the historical and socio-economic barriers faced by people accessing sexual and reproductive care. We spoke to Annabel about the work of the collective and its plans for the coming year.… Read More »

Genmed a Finalist for HSJ Partnership Awards 2021

Genmed is delighted to announce that their partnership with South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) has been shortlisted for ‘Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS’ at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021. This recognition is for outstanding dedication to improving healthcare and effective collaboration with ‘a partnership delivering additional value through surgery managed services… Read More »