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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

01.02.2018

February 2018 is Bowel Cancer Australia’s ‘Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late’ month.

5 top foods to nourish your gut bacteria

01/02/2018

Our digestive systems are the unsung workaholics of our bodies, toiling around the clock to break down and absorb nutrients from the food and fluids we consume.

Within this ongoing cycle, our large intestine – often referred to as our gut – is the office hero. Though perhaps we should say office heroes, because it is actually the populations of tiny organisms that live in our gut that keep us healthy.

These microorganisms are also known as the microbiota, gut flora or gut bacteria. And strange as it may seem, your gut is home to a lot of them – billions, in fact. There many different types of gut bacteria, with most of us having more than 1000 different species.

Even though we can’t see them with the naked eye, we cannot underestimate the important role that our gut bacteria play in not only our digestive health, but our immune system and mental health. Part of their duties also involve the absorption of essential nutrients, protecting us from harmful bacteria and even influencing inflammation. [Read more…]

Changes to Codeine containing medicines

As of the 1st February, medicines that contain codeine will no longer be available without a prescription.
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You will need to book an appointment with your doctor if you require a script.

For more information: Codeine-containing medicines

Welcome Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor

Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor will be starting at the Glen Forrest Medical Centre on the 16th of January 2018.

For more information on Dr O’Donnell-Taylor please follow the link: Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor

GFMC Christmas/New Year Hours

Saturday 23rd December – Open
Sunday 24th December – Closed
Christmas Day (Monday) – Closed
Boxing Day (Tuesday) – Closed
Wednesday 27th December – Open
Thursday 28th December – Open
Friday 29th December – Open
Saturday 30th December – Open
Sunday 31st December – Closed
New Years Day (Monday) – Closed
Tuesday 2nd January – Open

[Read more…]

Sinead’s Ride 2017

19/10/17

Our amazing nurse Sinead will be doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer again this year.
In October over 2 days she will ride over 200km as part of the Woodside team.

She has raised over $5000 that will go to the Harry Perkins Research Institute for much needed medical research.
Sinead would like to say thank you to everyone who has donated and supported her, a fundraising tin is at the reception desk if you would still like to donate.

Breast Health

21/09/17

Breast health: what’s normal and what changes to look out for.

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. One may be larger than the other, a different shape to the other or you may have an inverted (pulled in) nipple or nipples.

Breasts can also change a great deal throughout life at different ages and life stages. Breasts can even change over the course of your menstrual cycle, feeling different on day 1 compared to day 14.

When it comes to breast health, the important thing to learn is what’s normal for you. We spoke to Jean Hailes specialist Dr Sonia Davison to learn what breast changes are to be expected throughout life and when you should seek advice from a health professional. [Read more…]

Meningococcal Immunisation Catch-Up for 15-19 year olds

21/09/17

The Department of Health is conducting a free immunisation program for all children aged 15-19 years (up to their 20th birthday)
The vaccine protects against four serogroups of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W and Y.

In 2017 the program will entail school-based immunisation in Years 10, 11 and 12 with additional clinics conducted at community health clinics to capture age-eligible persons not receiving the vaccine at school.
For more information follow the link, Meningococcal Vaccination Program or contact the surgery
9298 8555.

10 Years of Service – Karen

15/06/2017

On the 11th of June 2017 our nurse Karen will celebrate 10 years service at the Glen Forrest Medical Centre.
To mark the occasion we asked her a few questions: [Read more…]

A Healthy Change That’s Not Hard To Do

We all know the guilty feeling of giving up a New Year’s resolution halfway through January. Here is one healthy change for 2017 that isn’t too difficult to get right. It doesn’t involve running a marathon or starting a new fad diet. It’s a simple step, but an important one that points you in the right direction to help prevent chronic disease and potentially an early death. [Read more…]