• MWGHPN Education: Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) | Carnarvon and ONLINE

    WA Centre for Rural Health - Carnarvon 22 Cleaver Street, Carnarvon, WA, Australia

    Join A/Prof. Chris Judkins for an important education session on ARF & RHD We invite Midwest–Gascoyne health professionals to attend this informative session either in-person in Carnarvon or online.  Tuesday 12 May 2026 5.45pm – 7.30pm (5:45pm arrival & registration) This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), with practical insights for clinical care. Learning objectives:• Understand the epidemiology, prevalence and risk factors of ARF and RHD• Gain an overview of the WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and Control Program• Recognise key signs and symptoms• Understand the pathophysiology and progression from ARF to RHD• Identify diagnostic criteria• Explore treatment...