Shingles is the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Shingles is a common condition and the risk of shingles and related complications increases with age.
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Congratulations Sue!
York Mother Gives Birth in Car Park
Sinead’s Ride to Conquer Cancer
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.
The money she has raised 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 so far, a fundraising tin is at the reception desk if you would still like to donate.
Whooping Cough
You may be aware that there has been an outbreak in the Darlington area.
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Silver Linings: Optimism And Your Health
If you think the way you think doesn’t count for much, then think again.
Optimism is a way of seeing the world in a positive light. Optimistic people focus on the good parts of a situation and expect that good things will happen in the future. [Read more…]
Best Snacks For Brain Health
Did you know that of all the organs in your body, it’s your brain that uses the most energy? That’s why it’s important to feed your brain steady and nutritious fuel throughout the day. That way, you can think clearly, skip the 3pm ‘brain-fog’ and get through the day without reaching in desperation for the biscuit barrel. [Read more…]
Foolproof Ways To Move More
“Move more, sit less”. It’s a mantra we often hear, but how do we ensure we actually practise it?For many women, the motivation to exercise comes from wanting to lose weight, drop a dress size, get fit for summer, or feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. However, it’s important to know that the benefits of exercise run much deeper than simple self-improvement.
Farewell Dr Colin Broun
Dr Broun retired from General Practice on the 31st of March 2016.
Please find below a couple of links to local paper articles:
Medicare Cheques Stopping
From 1 July 2016, Medicare benefit cheques are stopping. This means patients/claimants will need to register your bank account with Medicare so your benefit can be paid directly into your bank account via EFT. [Read more…]