Here are a couple of things you might not have known about dementia (hint: one of them is good news!): It disproportionally affects women – 2 out of 3 people...
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Migraine is a common and often debilitating condition, with around 4.9 million Australians affected, nearly three quarters of them women. Despite being so common, migraine remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Only...
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Mental health remains one of the most common and challenging health issues in our society – with access to care proving increasingly difficult due to a range of factors including...
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Endometriosis has certainly been making the news recently, so we thought now was a good time to have a chat about this common but often hidden condition. According to Endometriosis...
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Hypertension, or raised blood pressure, is a common condition affecting at least 6 million Australians and is a major risk factor for developing our biggest killer, cardiovascular disease. Things like...
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We have joined thousands of healthcare providers across Australia in registering in MyMedicare, a new voluntary registration system that will help us formalise the relationship between us and our patients....
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What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages but is potentially very serious for babies, young children and older...
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When King Charles recently announced he was having surgery to treat an enlarged prostate, the UK’s National Health Service website nearly crashed as visitors to their information page on the...
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From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccine Shingrix replaced Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule for the prevention of shingles and its complications. It is available for eligible...
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Ok, we just made that up, but here at GPC we are declaring 2024 the Year of the Health Check! During the emergency phase of the pandemic, we saw a...
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Movember, a uniquely Australian initiative to raise awareness of and improve men’s health, has just been and gone so we thought now was a good time to focus on men’s...
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The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a long, hot summer ahead for most parts of Australia, with an increased number of heatwaves. But did you know that extreme heat events...
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Ready for parenthood, or planning to expand your family? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time and a golden opportunity to prioritise your health for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Pre-pregnancy and...
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Morning sickness, now known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), is a common experience affecting 50-70% of pregnant women. The term “morning sickness” is thankfully falling out of favour;...
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Breastfeeding can be an incredibly rewarding experience with many benefits for babies and their mothers. 96% of women choose to initiate breastfeeding, but it can get off to a shaky...
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The 75 Year+ Health Check is a golden opportunity for both you and your doctor to spend time going through an in-depth assessment of your health and well-being every year....
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Australia is at the forefront in the global fight against cervical cancer and we are one of the first countries to offer a Cervical Screening Test (CST) as part of...
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Falls are a common and serious health issue for older Australians. Around 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall per year, with...
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Whilst we’ve had a good run of lovely warm weather well into autumn this year, winter has finally arrived, bringing with it the usual gamut of respiratory viruses ranging from...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 5 Australians. Many people with IBS have not been formally diagnosed and are often suffering in silence,...
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Keto, low carb, Mediterranean, 5:2, 16:8 – confused yet? These are just some of the weight loss diets that regularly garner a lot of publicity but do any of them...
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As we all know, maintaining a healthy weight is important for our overall health and well-being. However, the weight loss industry is flooded with unrealistic promises and fad diets that...
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Summer has finally arrived and with it comes Christmas, plenty of sunshine (hopefully!) and HOLIDAYS. This year many of us will be travelling again. Some of us may be out...
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With all the recent rain (thank you, La Niña number 3) and flooding in parts of Australia, there has been quite a bit in the media lately about mosquito-borne illnesses,...
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We all know that a healthy lifestyle is good for our hearts, but did you know that it is also the key to good eye health? And it’s not just...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we thought now was a good time for an update on this important topic, particularly in light of some recent studies showing that...
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Today marks the start of Asthma Week (1-7 September), a national awareness raising week for 2.7 million Australians living with the chronic respiratory condition. This year, Asthma Australia is highlighting...
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National Diabetes Week 2022 is on from 10 July to 16 July. This year's awareness will focus on the emotional health and well-being of people living with Diabetes. Further information...
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With Dry July upon us, we thought now was a good time to have a chat about alcohol, how our drinking habits may have changed as a result of the...
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We are now able to prescribe anti-viral treatments for people at high risk of severe illness from either Covid-19 or influenza, but many eligible people are missing out on these...
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Covid Winter Dose With waning immunity and high rates of community transmission, it is now recommended that everyone aged 65 and older have a winter (4th) dose of a covid...
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Are you aged 45 or over and haven’t been diagnosed with heart disease? Do you know your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years?...
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The human body was designed to move. It’s no coincidence that the rate of heart disease and stroke have increased significantly as we’ve gradually become less active with the introduction...
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There seems to have been a lot of conflicting advice recently about the role cholesterol plays in the risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as the role diet...
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Influenza With Covid vaccination still front and centre of Australia’s response to the pandemic, it’s easy to forget about our annual flu vaccine. The last 2 years have disrupted the...
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As summer ends and we head into autumn, we thought this was a good time to reflect on the last 2 years here at General Practice Cremorne as we have...
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Summer is here and the days are getting longer. As we start to spend more time outdoors and make holiday plans, it’s worth sparing a thought for our skin. Australia...
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Over 1 million Australians have osteoporosis, with 2 in 3 people over the age of 50 with either osteoporosis or low bone density, putting them at increased risk of significant...
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We continue to offer both the Astra Zeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) and the Pfizer vaccine (Comirnarty) to eligible people. Our vaccine clinics recommence in early December including booster or third doses...
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At the time of writing, the Covid stay-at-home orders in Sydney have lifted for the fully vaccinated and restrictions are easing further as NSW achieves better than expected vaccination rates...
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We’ve been having a chat to some of our team about their top tips for staying healthy over the festive period and into the new year. We spoke with practice...
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There are 2 things we need for mental health: personal autonomy - the ability to make our own decisions about our lives with some certainty and predictability social connection –...
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During the first Covid lockdown in Australia last year and the extended one in Victoria over the winter of 2020, many health experts noticed a worrying trend. People were putting...
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18 months into this pandemic with its unpredictability and uncertainty, many of us are experiencing what’s being called pandemic brain, or brain fog. The most common symptoms are forgetfulness and...
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We thought it might be helpful to have a chat to some of our team members about how they have been managing during this tough time and see what suggestions...
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Bowel cancer will affect 1 in 13 Australians during their lifetime with over 15,000 of us diagnosed each year. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the good news is...
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If you or your child have asthma, you’ll know that the cooler weather can be a trigger for asthma symptoms, either due to the viruses doing the rounds or even...
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With winter now upon us and a global pandemic dominating the news, it seems we are being bombarded with tips on how to boost our immune systems to better ward...
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NSW Department of Health
- Public health warning: viral gastroenteritis on the rise 11 October 2024
- Vaccination the best protection against mpox 3 October 2024
- Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW 2 October 2024
- Finalists announced for the NSW Health Awards 2024 23 September 2024
- Public health warning: Heroin overdoses after using drugs thought to be cocaine 13 September 2024
NSW Minister for Health
- $50,000 funding to support the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur 12 October 2024
- Major funding boost for the Asylum Seekers Centre 11 October 2024
- $460,000 to upgrade healthcare facilities in Condobolin and Tullamore 11 October 2024
- Eurobodalla residents invited to health planning update 10 October 2024
- $410,000 to upgrade health facilities on the Mid North Coast 10 October 2024
NSW Minister for Mental Health
- Local artists to work on new Tamworth Mental Health Unit 11 October 2024
- Exceptional staff celebrated at 2024 Justice Health NSW Awards 8 October 2024
- Reaching new heights with “Lofty” the crane for Tamworth Mental Health Unit 30 September 2024
- Expanding access to crucial mental health support for the Mid North Coast community 5 September 2024
- Designs unveiled for new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility 15 August 2024