The Smart Way To Better Health

AMA Federal President, Dr Kerryn Phelps, will launch Family Doctor Week this Sunday, 14 July 2002. The AMA Family Doctor Week theme this year is "General Practice - The Smart Way To Better Health", built around simple tips for people to stay healthy.

Dr Phelps will be joined by Sydney GP, Dr Barbara Frankowicz, and her patient, Mr James Welch, to highlight the vital role that GPs play in educating people on smart ways to better health.

James lost 100kg in twelve months thanks to his GP.

Key media events during Family Doctor Week include:

National launch of AMA Family Doctor Week - with AMA Federal President,

Dr Kerryn Phelps, with Westmead GP Dr Barbara Frankowicz and her patient Mr James Welch. Sunday July 14 at 10.30am, AMA NSW, 3rd Floor, 33-35 Atchison Street, ST LEONARDS, SYDNEY

AMA Family Doctor Week Fun Run - to highlight the vital role that a GP plays in maintaining every family's health. Proceeds going to the AMAQ Foundation for its planned eye and diabetes clinics in Western Queensland - with AMAQ President, Dr Russell Stitz.

Sunday July 14 at 8.30am, Kurilpa Point Park, West End, BRISBANE

AMA Breakfast Launch - with AMA President for the Northern Territory, Dr Paul Bauert. Monday July 15, 7am - 9am (ACST), Cornucopia Museum Restaurant, Conacher Street, Bullocky Point, DARWIN

National Press Club Telstra Address - by AMA Federal President, Dr Kerryn Phelps. Wednesday July 17 at 1.00pm, National Press Club, CANBERRA

Release of results of AMA Family Doctor Week poll of GP members. Thursday July 18.

For further information on Family Doctor Week visit the AMA website www.ama.com.au

CONTACT: John Flannery (02) 6270 5477 / (0419) 494 761

Sarah Crichton (02) 6270 5472 / (0419) 440 076