How to be and stay healthy - Virtual Medical Centre

Speaker Profiles

Speaker profile: Dr Joe Kosterich is a general practitioner and health industry consultant to a number of industry and government clients. His passion is wellness and keeping people healthy. He is the medical spokesperson for the Virtual Medical Centre, co founder and CEO of The Australasian Institute of Antiageing Medicine (AIAM) and a cofounder of the Kosby Health Initiative. He has a regular column in the Mind and Body section of the West Australian and Better Health Magazine; is the regular Nightline doctor on Radio 6PR and Medical spokesperson for Virtual Medical Centre Joe is frequently sought for comment by the electronic and print media on health related topics. Previously he has held senior positions in the Australian Medical Association including chairmanship of its Federal General practice council and has sat on numerous industry and government boards. He has also had extensive corporate experience in the setting up and management of medical centres and has been a writer for a number of medical and mainstream publications.

Speaker profile: Sherryl Potts is a Registered Nurse with over thirty years of experience in health and community care. She has worked in the private and public sectors across Australia and overseas, in both cities, rural and remote locations, in hospitals, in the community and in the mining industry. During this time she has come in contact with many people who have been affected by breast cancer and has cared for women at all stages of their journey, giving Sherryl a broad understanding of the many issues facing those touched by the disease. Her knowledge, understanding and experience enable her to provide individualised and quality support to women, men and families. During the past two decades, women’s health has been a special interest of Sherryl’s with a particular focus on breast health, as her immediate family has been affected by breast cancer. Having completed studies that qualify her as a Specialist Breast Care Nurse she has worked for Breast Cancer Foundation of WA as a McGrath Nurse for almost two years. “It’s a privilege and a joy to be actively involved in helping make a difference right now.”

Entertainer Profile: Lou Kelman - Big Purple Undies. Fresh from her sell-out tour of 28 States of USA, award winning author, poet and performer, Lou Kelman is a talented comedian, having entertained over 50,000 ladies in Australia and overseas. She has her audience rolling in the isles with her hilarious stories, acting and singing, yet Lou prides herself on a clean show that you could even bring your grandma too. Lou’s hilarious book Big Purple Undies was the recipient of the International Library of Poetry Editor’s Choice Award and winner of the Mattia poetry competition 2003. In addition to Lou’s performance at the community education seminars Empowering yourself to drive your good health on September 2 and 9, Lou is also performing August 13-16 at Subiaco Arts Centre, and has more Perth shows planned for November. “I can’t remember when I laughed so hard. My jaws still ached Sunday when I woke up!”- Jean-Anne, Florida.
To find out more about Lou, visit her website www.BigPurpleUndies.com.

Virtual Medical Centre profile: The Virtual Medical Centre is Australia’s Number 1 health information and education website that delivers reliable, trustworthy information to health consumers and medical professionals. Each month more than 600,000 visitors view more than 2 million pages of information that has been quality controlled uniquely by more than 1,000 Australian medical specialists. The health portal delivers 600 online and accredited educational programs for General Practitioners. Thousands of Australian doctors actively refer their patients to the website for more information about their conditions. The website was founded by a Western Australian cancer specialist - Dr Andrew Dean - 8 years ago to deliver much needed cancer information to his patients. At times of stress, when people have been devastated by a positive diagnosis of cancer or a life-threatening disease, information retention is at its poorest. The Virtual Cancer Centre.com was initially set up as a resource for patients to understand more about their condition to allow them and their carers to better cope.

Breast Cancer Foundation of WA profile: The Breast Cancer Foundation of Western Australia Inc provides personalised support and care for those affected by breast cancer. Founded in 2000 by Ros Worthington OAM, the BCFWA aimed to improve the quality of life for women living with breast cancer. BCFWA has since broadened its services to support men, families and the Indigenous community. The BCFWA also work to educate small or large groups about the importance of breast awareness. The BCFWA provides practical, financial and emotional support to Western Australia women, men and their families who have been faced with the challenges of life following a diagnosis of breast cancer. This support is provided by a Specialist Breast Care Nurse, a Support Services Coordinator who is a qualified counsellor, an Indigenous Support Services Coordinator and a team of willing volunteers. The BCFWA also sponsor a number of breast cancer specific support groups that meet regularly in different locations.

Donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA online

The BCFWA receives no recurrent government funding and relies solely on the generosity of the WA community to continue its vital work. For information about any of the above or if you are interesting in getting involved, please contact the BCFWA on 9324 3703.

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Speaker Profiles