Posts by Team VIVA!
Expert insights with Dr Helen Rydge – Living with an eating disorder during COVID-19
The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought considerable changes to our lives, resulting in a lack of control for many. For Australians living with an eating disorder, the extreme nature and unpredictability of the current global health crisis may impede their ongoing efforts to effectively manage their illness. To hear how COVID-19 is affecting people…
Read MoreExpert insights with Dr Greg Lyubomirsky – Managing osteoporosis & bone health during COVID-19
COVID-19 has put the lives of the global community at risk, particularly older individuals and those living with chronic diseases. People with osteoporosis largely fall within both of these categories, and concerningly, current lockdown regulations may be influencing their willingness to access regular medical care. To learn how COVID-19 is affecting the lives of those…
Read MoreVIVA!’s COVID Comms Cast harnessing their health communications expertise “for good”
In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and to give back to the Australian health + wellness community, independent health + wellness PR agency, VIVA! Communications (VIVA!), has today (May 4, 2020) launched the ‘COVID Comms Cast’. Comprising VIVA!’s most senior health + wellness communicators well-versed in navigating issues and crisis-rich environments, this strategic…
Read MoreCOVID-19’s profound impact on communication
COVID-19 continues to wield its broad-sweeping grip on the world, with America now positioned as the global epicentre, thanks to more confirmed cases and fatalities than any other country. To gain on-the-ground insights about how COVID-19 is impacting communication in one of the hardest-hit areas of the world, VIVA!’s COVIDCommsCast spoke to our New York…
Read MoreHeart Week 2019
Heart disease is our nation’s single biggest killer, claiming one Australian life every 28 minutes. This week is national Heart Week, and The Heart Foundation is encouraging all Australians over the age of 35 to see their GP for a Medicare-funded heart health check to help prevent early onset heart disease or stroke. Sadly, awareness…
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