Dr YES

Dr YES is an AMA(WA) program taking medical students into metropolitan and rural high schools to have open and frank discussions about the big issues facing youth health – particularly alcohol, drugs and sexual health.

Dr YES helps break down the barriers preventing young people from accessing health care and overcome some of the common misconceptions about doctors.

LATEST NEWS

  • World Health Organization (WHO)16 Mar 2020 These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
  • The West Live podcast with Jenna Clarke16 Mar 2020 It’s live, it’s local, it’s Perth news as you’ve never heard it before.
  • 9 News Perth15 Mar 2020  Dr Andrew Miller from the Australian Medical Association discusses the issues.
  • Calls to close clubs, unis as three more WA coronavirus cases confirmed14 Mar 2020 AMA WA president Andrew Miller said research from China showed intervening in community gatherings and closing schools had an “amazing effect” in reducing coronavirus infections.
  • 9 News Perth 13 Mar 2020 We discuss the latest developments on the the coronavirus pandemic with Australian Medical Association president Dr Andrew Miller.
  • Why doctors are well-placed to advocate for action on climate change | AMA WA13 Mar 2020 In 2009, the Lancet called climate change the biggest global health threat of the 21st century (Costello et al., 2009 ), recognising that it poses an existential threat to humanity. In the current public debate, doctors are uniquely well placed …
  • Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia11 Mar 2020 Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, the PMCWA and AMA(WA) have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Medical Careers Expo. The Medical Careers Expo is an event we all look forward to each year, however as a public event, we need to prioritise the health and safety of our stakeholders and potential attendees. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Australian Medical Association11 Mar 2020 The AMA welcomes the new Medicare telehealth items and respiratory clinics to help doctors safely assess patients for coronavirus. It's a great start but there is much more to do to reduce the spread of the virus. More info: https://ama.com.au/me…/covid-19-package-welcome-much-more-do
  • Climate health: What will happen after the Inquiry in Western Australia finishes? | AMA WA10 Mar 2020 The Climate Health WA Inquiry is nearing completion, with the final report to be delivered to the Minister for Health by the end of March 2020. The government will table the report in Parliament, release it publicly and respond to …
  • Flashpoint WA on 709 Mar 2020 What's the lasting message our panellists want to leave West Australians with tonight?
  • Align to the science | AMA WA09 Mar 2020 Almost 11 years ago, the Lancet published its seminal report: Managing the health effects of climate change, calling it the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Despite the ever-worsening predictions over the decade, both of the size and …
  • Channel 7's Flashpoint09 Mar 2020 Channel 7's Flashpoint is back tonight and as expected, COVID-19 will take centrestage. AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller joins a panel including WA Premier the Hon Mark McGowan, WA’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Robyn Lawrence and Perth Airport Chairman Nev Power. Tune in at 9pm (AWST) to watch the coronavirus special.
  • While we burn… | AMA WA07 Mar 2020 There should not be a need for this article. Unfortunately, in a world where fake news is accepted as fact by many uncritical members of the public, and scientific evidence from world-class scientists is disbelieved, we are increasingly having to …
  • It's time to think before you drink! 05 Mar 2020 It's time to think before you drink! According to Live_Lighter, drinking one can of soft drink each day could lead to a weight gain of 6.5kg in one year! Swap out soft drink for water and stick to unsweetened drinks
  • Today's challenge, as part of AMA's Obesity Awareness Week05 Mar 2020 Today's challenge, as part of AMA's Obesity Awareness Week, is to freshen up! Why not replace processed, convenience snack foods with fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts? These small changes to your daily eating habits can help you lead a healthier life! #OAW2020