February 2009
Point of Health
Speers Point Staff
Movements
Welcome to CS Health Speers Point’s first edition of
Point of Health!
With 2008 coming and going so quickly 2009 has arrived and is
already passing in a blur.
CS Health are committed to providing a large range of quality
services to our customers and this newsletter is one of the ways to
inform you of some of the upcoming events, services and general
happenings in the Speers Point office.
For those of you familiar with
our staff you may have noticed
a few recent changes to both
the front desk and our Allied
Health staff list:
 Tara has left us during February
to prepare for motherhood. We
will keep you updated on baby
details
 Emily has left during February
to enjoy overseas travel
Don’t Let The Flu Bet You This Season
Vaccinations Are Now Available!
With flu season just around
the corner, now is the time
to book in to have your
vaccination. Following are
some facts about the
influenza (flu) virus and
vaccination
The Infection
days
complications in high risk
individuals including young,
elderly and persons with
respiratory conditions
The Symptoms
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 Nicole has joined our customer
service team as part of her
trainee ro ta tion. (Nicole
previously worked with CMI)
 Begins suddenly
 Symptoms may last 5—10 days
 May keep you in bed for up to 5
 Can result in serious
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 Graeme has joined as our new
part time nursing staff member
(bringing the total no. of
Graeme’s in Speers Point to 3!)
Prevention Is Better then
Recovery!
A shot in the arm for you means
less likelihood of illness for you
and your family this flu season.
CS Health has a team of accredited
nurses who can visit your
workplace and provide an
immunisation or alternatively just
drop into our office and ask for an
appointment at the reception desk.
We are happy to provide
immunisation to partners and adult
family members.
 Carly has joined the Speers
Point team as our new
Occupational Therapist. Carly is
formally from our Singleton
office.
PO Box 101
Boolaroo NSW 2284
143 Main Road
Speers Point NSW 2284
Ph: 02 4948 3100
Fax:02 4953 0541
Speers Point—March / April Training Calendar
Course Name
Return to Work Coordinator Training
(2 day course)
Dates
16 & 17 March 2009
Location
CS Health—Speers Point Office
Modules in Cert IV TAA40104
Training and Assessment (3 day course)
16, 17 & 18 March 2009
Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station
Modules in Cert IV TAA40104
Training and Assessment (3 day course)
24, 25 & 26 March 2009
Newcastle Mines Rescue Station
Modules in Cert IV TAA40104
Training and Assessment (3 day course)
6, 7, 8 April 2009
Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station
WorkCover OHS Consultation Course
16, 17, 20 & 21 April 2009
Newcastle Mines Rescue Station
WorkCover OHS Consultation Course
22, 23, 28 & 29 April 2009
Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station
Further courses provided by CS Health include:
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Healthy Lifestyle Program
Fatigue Management
Senior First Aid
CPR
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Manual Handling
Any initial enquires into our training programs should be directed to
Scott Coulson on (02) 4948 3100
Questions / comments or to remove your name from our e-news mailing list please contact
CS Health on [email protected] or call us on (02) 4948 3100.