Trots ban on alcohol promos a winner: AMA

AMA(WA) says other sporting venues in WA should follow the lead of the WA Trotting Association and ban the promotion of alcohol.

Retailers, motorists: Don't wait for new smokes ban

The AMA (WA) says alfresco café owners, supermarkets, service stations and motorists affected by widespread smoking reforms due to commence next month should start adapting to the news laws now.

Family doctor at risk under Labor plans

The AMA (WA) has warned West Australian voters that accessing their family doctor will be under threat if Federal Government proposals for after-hours care and the treatment of diabetes patients go ahead.

Cigarette packaging war a waste of money in WA: AMA

A major advertising blitz against the plain packaging of cigarettes would be a waste of money in WA where shop owners and service stations will be forced to remove point of sale displays from next month anyway, the AMA (WA) said today.

Smoke Free Royal Show wins Healthier WA Award

Last year's Perth Royal Show, one of the world's biggest smoke free events, has won the 2010 Healthier WA Award. The $10,000 award, jointly sponsored by the AMA (WA) and Healthway, was presented at the AMA (WA) Awards Night and Charity Dinner held at Burswood.

Federal Election: AMA releases health policy platform

The AMA has released Key Health Issues for the 2010 Federal Election - a summary of the major health issues that the AMA considers must be addressed by the major parties during the election campaign.

New Health chief needs funding hurdles removed

The AMA(WA) says it welcomes the appointment of Kim Snowball as Director General of Health, but that he needs to be able to do the job without the same budgetary obstacles that ended the career of his predecessor, Dr Peter Flett.

AMA(WA) chooses new President

Associate Professor David Mountain has been elected President of the Australian Medical Association (WA). He replaces Prof Gary Geelhoed who has held the position since August 2008.