Ong, Jason

Prof Jason Ong

Sexual Health Physician; Director, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre; Director, WHO Collaborating Centre on Sexual Health; Professor of Medicine, Monash University, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Professor Jason Ong is an academic sexual health physician with a passion for research among marginalized populations. He has a unique combination of skills and experiences of being a clinician, health economist and epidemiologist. He focuses his research on giving a voice to the voiceless and enjoys the challenge of shining light on taboo topics, to enable better decision-making.

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Recent changes have made prescribing PrEP by any GP on the PBS without the need for special training. HIV positive people without a Medicare Card can now receive free retroviral treatment and monitoring

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A/Prof Jason Ong outlines the most relevant new recommendations to the assessment and management of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Dr Jason Ong explains the process for suspecting, identifying, treating and preventing transmission of Mpox.

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Expert Prof Jason Ong answers questions submitted by Australian GPs and healthcare professionals on the topic of Monkeypox and hepatitis.

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Professor Jason Ong presents a series of case studies on STIs.

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Syphilis is back, with cases and congenital infections rising. Professor Jason Ong shares why it’s happening, updated pregnancy screening guidelines and practical steps clinicians can take, plus new tools and prevention strategies.

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Prof Ong reviews STI trends, risks, and latest detection and treatment guidelines for GPs.

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

POTS – What You Need to Know

Tuesday 17th February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

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Prof Dennis Lau

Cardiac Electrophysiologist; The Royal Adelaide Hospital; Clinical Professor, The University of Adelaide

Hear the latest evidence-based management options for POTS - a common, yet poorly recognised and misunderstood autonomic dysfunction condition in our community. Join Prof Dennis Lau for an update on POTS, who is at risk, presenting symptoms and how it can be diagnosed in the primary care setting.