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Dr. Nikki Stamp

One of only eleven female cardiothoracic surgeons in Australia, Dr Nikki Stamp is a Heart Surgeon on a mission - to bring inspiration and education to people everywhere.

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours from the University of Western Australia and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, specialising in cardiothoracic surgery.

Nikki is determined to help educate the public about the importance of heart health. She has a strong desire to change the way we think about health and is committed to raising awareness of women’s heart disease, currently the number one killer of Australian women.

Nikki is a sought after speaker, mentor and prominent participant in the ‘I Look Like a Surgeon’ campaign, which aims to provide women with strong, positive role models. She was chosen as one of Harper Bazaar’s Women of the Year for 2017 as well as Mamamia’s Inspirational Women You Can Look Up To.

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Sexual Health

Sexual Health

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Whenever we talk about sexual health, we tend to think about things like ‘no glove, no love’ or descriptions of unpleasant infections. Sexual health became a big topic of focus in the early days of HIV and AIDS and its role in schools or homes has really been about preventing illness of unwanted pregnancy.
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Bowel Cancer Awareness

Bowel Cancer Awareness

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It’s a little bit icky, but we’re going to have to talk about your bowels. And with good reason too because June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Raising people’s awareness around bowel cancer is very important; bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death but if it’s found early, it’s highly treatable. I’m going to teach you what you need to know to be aware.
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Burns First Aid

Burns First Aid

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As the weather starts to cool down, hospitals see a significant increase in burns from heaters and hot water bottles as Aussies try to keep warm. With June being National Burns Awareness month, Kidsafe aims to raise awareness of burns prevention and correct burn first aid.

With this is mind, HIF Blogger and medical professional Dr. Nikki Stamp shares the vital steps to ensure you know how to treat burns early so it limits the damage caused and stop it in its tracks.

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Exercise for Your Heart

Exercise for Your Heart

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While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, it's largely preventable and exercise is an important way to do that. In fact, when it comes to heart health, any form of exercise is beneficial; whether it be walking, playing sport, swimming or dancing. Essentially, the more you exercise, the more efficient and stronger your heart muscle becomes. Plus, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, dementia, diabetes and high blood pressure, and it’s great for our mental health too! In her latest article for HIF, Dr. Nikki Stamp explores the benefits of exercise and discusses the different levels of activity to aim for.

Category:General Medical, Heart Health
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