Australia recorded more than 82,000 cases of whooping cough in 2024 and 2025 — the highest number since records began in 1991 — and cases are still increasing. Whooping cough (also called pertussis) is a highly contagious chest infection spread by coughing and sneezing. It often starts like a cold, [...]
Stirling Central Clinic welcomes our new GP – Dr Tess Newton. Tess completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Adelaide, and has also completed a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine. She enjoys a broad spectrum of general practice, including chronic disease management, paediatrics and [...]
There has been media attention in recent times about the efficacy of a number of sunscreen lotions in Australia. With the recent heatwave and as our sunny days continue, it is important that people are aware of what choices to make. The sun produces ultraviolet (UV) radiation: UVA rays cause [...]
Each year in Australia around 1,900 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and difficult to diagnose because they can be caused by other, [...]
Women’s health needs vary across different ages and life stages. Access to a trusted Adelaide Hills medical centre, such as Stirling Clinic, provides tailored services, including reproductive health, menopause support, and age-specific screenings, helping women stay on top of their unique health needs. Comprehensive Preventive Care for Women Preventive care [...]
In late December 2025, SA Health was informed of a case of measles in an adult who was exposed overseas and visited South Australia whilst infectious. In South Australia, in 2025, there were seven cases of measles notified to SA Health. Measles in highly contagious and is a serious infection [...]
Across Australia already since 2026 began, a total of 2,500 Australians have contracted a highly transmissible new strain of influenza. The unseasonably high rate of infection for just the first week of January has been driven by a mutation of Influenza A H3N2 known as subclade K – now colloquially [...]
Many people in Adelaide Hills live with one or more chronic conditions. This kind of disease is often not curable. However, with the ongoing medical attention, it can be effectively managed. At Stirling Central Health Clinic, we are your Adelaide Hills comprehensive medical centre. We offer a wide range of [...]
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, men have different societal experiences than women, which may affect their health outcomes compared to women. Men are more likely to experience physical violence (ABS 2025) are less likely to have a bachelor’s degree or above (ABS 2025) work in occupations [...]
With the summer months and holiday season fast approaching, many people will be looking to travel overseas. If you travel outside of Australia, you may get sick from a number of diseases that vaccinations can prevent. Travellers sometimes unwittingly return home with symptoms that may cause disease outbreaks. Stirling Central [...]
