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National Stroke Week – 8th – 14th August 2022

National Stroke Week – 8th – 14th August 2022 During National Stoke Week 2022, the Stroke Foundation is urging Australians to ‘Think F.A.S.T., act FAST’. A stroke is always a medical emergency. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke-related brain damage. For more information, click here

August 9th, 2022|

Suicide prevention for boys and men

Suicide prevention for boys and men Boys and men are three times as likely to die by suicide in Australia than girls and women. Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australian males aged 15-49. Seventy-five per cent of all suicides in Australia are by boys and men, says Professor Jane Pirkis from the University of Melbourne. Jane is leading a team from five universities called the Buoy Project which is funded by $5.6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund. The Buoy Project [...]

August 9th, 2022|

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon – Professor Lucian Solomon Bogdan

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - Professor Lucian Solomon Bogdan Professor Lucian Bogdan Solomon (Bogdan) is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the management of complex pelvis, hip and knee conditions. Professor Solomon is internationally recognised in the field and his translational research has made many important contributions. His approach explores alternatives that are dependent on the patient situation and response to the treatment. Professor Bogdan is Head of the Unit in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Service at Royal Adelaide Hospital and Leader of the Discipline of Orthopaedics [...]

August 9th, 2022|

Dental Health Week – August 1st to 7th 2022

Dental Health Week – August 1st to 7th 2022 Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. It takes place each year in the first full week of August. In 2022, DHW will run from 1 to 7 August. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you to keep your teeth and smile for life. It should not be a normal to expect that you will need [...]

August 9th, 2022|

Specialist Physician in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine – Dr Aaron Oh

Specialist Physician in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine – Dr Aaron Oh Dr Oh graduated from the University of Adelaide, and completed his Respiratory training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was also the Chief Medical Resident. He went on to complete his Sleep fellowship at the Australian Institute of Sleep Health (AISH). His interests include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (lung fibrosis), and the full range of sleep disorders: snoring, sleep apnoea, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, and narcolepsy. Dr Oh [...]

July 8th, 2022|

COVID19 Update

COVID19 Update Variants According to SA Health on June 30th 2022, the latest genome sampling from 1 to 21 June has found 74.6% of samples taken were the BA.2 variant of COVID19. Vaccination update 95.9% of eligible South Australians aged 12+ have received their first dose of the vaccine 93.9% have received their second dose 73.2% of eligible South Australians have received a booster dose and 68.7% of South Australians aged 16+ have received a booster If you haven’t been boostered as yet, our Clinic continues [...]

July 8th, 2022|

National Diabetes Week July 2022

National Diabetes Week July 2022 National Diabetes Week runs from 10th – 16th July 2022. This year the campaign focuses on the fact that research conducted by the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research found that four out of five people living with diabetes have experienced stigma at some point. Both people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes reported feeling this way. If you have any concerns about your diabetes, make an appointment with your GP or Credentialled Diabetes Educator.

July 8th, 2022|

Go Dry in July!

Go Dry in July! Dry July is a fundraising campaign aimed at challenging social drinkers to change their habits for a month and make some healthy lifestyle changes. People are encouraged to drink responsibly and stick to the recommended daily guidelines for the remainder of the year. The health benefits of abstaining from alcohol for July are improvements in mental health, improved hydration, a healthier liver, and a reduced calorie intake which impacts positively on weight. Heavy drinkers or people dependent on alcohol are encouraged [...]

July 4th, 2022|

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel cancer is a common diagnosis in Australia. It is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,255 people a year). While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old. 293 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week. Speak to your General Practitioner about the Bowel Cancer [...]

May 23rd, 2022|

A/Prof Nick Brook is now offering his services as a consultant urologist at Stirling Central Health Clinic.

A/Prof Nick Brook is now offering his services as a consultant urologist at Stirling Central Health Clinic. Nick provides operative private practice at Calvary North Adelaide, Ashford, and Flinders Private Hospitals. He also consults at North Adelaide, the Hills, Glenelg, Blackwood and Flinders and undertakes day case lists at Glenelg. Nick has a special interest in urological cancers. He has wide experience in the management of prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer, including minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer. He recently spent [...]

May 23rd, 2022|

COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Vaccine

COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Vaccine The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has reinforced messaging from overseas estimations suggesting that about "about 1 or 2 per cent of people" will catch both flu and COVID-19 at the same time. The AMA stated that ‘It's an extra reason to get the flu shot which is a really key goal for us this year’. Clinicians are particularly concerned about the potential impact on young children with low immunity having never been exposed to the flu, which has been minimal during the [...]

May 23rd, 2022|

COVID-19 Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccinations Stirling Central Health Clinic is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients who fit the following criteria. Phase 1b priority population groups include: people 70 years of age or older; health care workers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 55 years; younger people with an underlying medical condition, including people with a disability; and critical and high – risk workers, including Australian Government officials about to be deployed overseas on official government business. At the same time, those people from Phase [...]

March 17th, 2021|

COVID-19 Alert & Phone and Video Consultations

COVID-19 Alert & Phone and Video Consultations COVID-19 ALERT If you have a sore throat, runny nose, cough, breathing difficulties or fever above 37.5, please phone the practice for advice. Do not come into the Practice. PHONE CONSULTATIONS Phone consultations are available for all our patients, with the cost covered through Medicare. Please phone the practice to book. Read More below URGENT COVID-19 ADVICE Please help us manage infection risk and safety for our patients and staff. If you have symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, [...]

April 27th, 2020|

Flu Vaccinations 2020

Flu Vaccinations 2020 Our flu vaccine supplies are now available. Due to the safety issues associated with COVID19, we are organising dedicated drive-by Flu Clinics from our rear car park so that you do not have to enter the Clinic. Doctors and nurses administering your vaccination will be wearing protective clothing. Please book your Flu vaccination with our Reception staff on 8370 9777. They will take your details and you will receive a call back as soon as possible with your Drive – through clinic time. [...]

February 1st, 2020|

Expired Stock Helping Kangaroo Island Wildlife Affected by Bushfires

Expired Stock Helping Kangaroo Island Wildlife Affected by Bushfires In early January, staff at our Practice commenced the annual stocktake of clinical supplies and found that some bandages, syringes, plasters and medications had expired. As a result of the expired date, this stock cannot be used within the Practice. Our very innovative staff at Reception discovered through Facebook that Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre at Cherry Gardens was seeking donations of stock for the injured wildlife affected by fires on Kangaroo Island. [...]

January 30th, 2020|

Patient Survey

Patient Survey Throughout September and October 2019, you may have been one of the 187 people who completed a Patient Survey when you visited our Practice to see one of the doctors. We thank you very much for your anonymous feedback. For Survey Results and to read more The survey was conducted by an independent company based in Queensland and our Practice was benchmarked based on feedback given by 861,375 patients and 5,316 other General Practices across Australia. Our Practice rated in or above the [...]

January 28th, 2020|

Royal Australian College of General Practice Accreditation (RACGP)

Royal Australian College of General Practice Accreditation (RACGP) Over the next few months, our Practice will be preparing to be accredited by the RACGP. Practice accreditation is independent recognition that our practice meets the requirements of governing industry standards. This process occurs every three years. The Practice will be assessed by a Doctor and Practice Manager from the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) via a set of standards. This will be occurring on January 29th 2020 but will not affect the daily running of the Practice. [...]

January 27th, 2020|

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