Yes, Jill. Its a global issue and there’s more work to do. #ruralWONCA #CLIC #TheNET

Thanks Kellie. Yes, we must build on the strengths of remote and rural society - such diversity , determination and adaptability gives me confidence in the midst of our challenges

Congratulations to Assoc Prof Ruth Stewart Ruth Stewart on her appointment as National Rural Health Commissioner. Living in the Torres Strait and being one of the authors of the Collingrove Agreement, she has profound insight into what is required for rural and remote communities!

You will make an excellent President, Ayman. You listen to and understand rural communities, patients, clinicians, trainees and students. And governments realise that you live what you say. Good luck for the election!

Simple message. Clear advice. Time to listen to our Australian of the Year...and reduce our risk of hospitalisation from Covid at the same time. Sounds like a win-win to me. canberratimes.com.au/story/6827184/…

So sad to hear Harry has died. I remember catching him at his Harry Nespolon inner Sydney practice - he had a heart for his patients and for those who worked with him and brought life and laughter to us all. GPs, including rural generalists, are grieving losing a champion.

Day 1 of a new chapter for me in Rural Health as Director of Clinical Innovation in the Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN. With CEO Wayne Champion and EDNM Karen Hollitt at Murray Bridge. Great to be part of the vision for the region as a centre of excellence in rural health!

Murray Bridge now has a state if the art ED - what the community deserves and needs. Thanks to Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade for delivering on his election promise today.

Dave Butler, Pete Rischbieth and Martin Altmann in the new ED facility. Having the right tools and facilities is critical to retaining great doctors in the bush.

Congratulations to Dr Gerry Considine, our Rural Doctor of the Year!

The national AZ rollout began on Ngarrindjeri land on Friday. Some asked Why Murray Bridge? I say - why not! Planning, passion and partnerships made it happen - hallmarks of rural health!

Huge congrats Prof Shelley Nowlan Shelley Nowlan appointed today by @MarkCoultonMP as Deputy National Rural Health Comm’r. She supports @RuralHC_Aus to bring a strong independent voice for rural health to govt. Looking forward to (continuing to) work with you! #RuralNurses 👏👏👏

Great to see the community excited about our Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence #RACE #RuralGeneralist

A huge shout-out to all family doctors, including our awesome rural doctors, on #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! Acknowledging the central role of family doctors - together with local primary health teams - in delivering comprehensive frontline care. #WFDD2021 #auspol #medtwitter #ruralGP

RACE is partnering with Berri Medical Clinic for our new junior doctor program in 2022. And BMC is building a 12,000m2 new clinic! Here is senior partner Dr George Dalamagas with our MEO Sharon Frahn in the construction site. Great news all around for the Riverland.

RACE is partnering with Barmera Medical Centre for our junior doctor program starting in 2022. Our MEO Sharon Frahn and I met with Office Manager Sam Wellington and senior partner and RACGP Supervisor of the year 2019, Dr Raphael Torome. Great times ahead for the Riverland!

Sunset over Lake Albert tonight. So much to learn from and with Ngarrindjeri people about rural health care. #reconciliation

Meningie has a dedicated and talented medical team - a great place to work and live.

Thank you to the Townsville hospital specialists who recognise the terrible injury inflicted upon trust in the health system. #Leadership The degradation of General Practice. The jewel in the crown of any health system, without which ALL healthcare is harmed. Mark Butler MP

The world of rural health lost a legend today with the passing of Dr Phil Tideman Philip Tideman Phil conceived and led the transformative Integrated Cardiac Network which now means the outcomes for patients with a STEMI in rural SA are as good as for those living in the city. Vale