Children's obesity campaign launches AMA Family Doctor Week
AMA Federal President, Dr Kerryn Phelps, will launch Family Doctor Week this Sunday with a warning on the dramatic increase in childhood obesity.
Dr Phelps will be joined by Sydney paediatrician, Associate Professor Louise Baur, to highlight the vital role that parents and GPs play in educating families on good health and nutrition.
Key media events during Family Doctor Week include:
National launch of AMA Family Doctor Week - with AMA Federal President, Dr Kerryn Phelps, and
The Children's Hospital at Westmead paediatrician, Associate Professor Louise Baur.
- Sunday July 15 at 11.30am, AMA NSW, 3rd Floor, 33-35 Atchison St, ST LEONARDS
with AMAQ President, Dr Bill Glasson.
- Sunday July 15 at 9am, Orleigh Park, SOUTH BRISBANE
Media conference on early cancer detection by GPs - with AMA Victoria President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal
and Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria Director, Professor Robert Burton. Tuesday July 17 at 12 midday,
AMA Victoria, 293 Royal Parade, Parkville, MELBOURNE
Wednesday July 18 at 1.00pm, National Press Club, CANBERRA
Thursday July 19.
For further information on Family Doctor Week visit the AMA website www.ama.com.au
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