Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases where vision is lost due to damage to the optic nerve. The resulting vision loss is irreversible. This is usually a gradual loss of sight and a considerable amount of peripheral (side) vision may occur before a person notices [...]
On 1 January 2025, the government introduced a freeze on the maximum patient cost for all PBS medicines. This is a freeze on the co-payment you pay for PBS medicines. This means the cost of your PBS medicines is the same rate as it was in 2024 and will not [...]
Keeping your heart healthy is the most important resolution you should make this new year. In Australia, heart disease remains the leading single cause of death. One Australian dies every 18 minutes from heart disease. In February, the Heart Research Foundation are focusing their spotlight on raising awareness of heart [...]
Finding the right healthcare provider in the Adelaide Hills area can be challenging. The medical centre you choose will affect the health and well-being of you and your family, so you should choose carefully. At Stirling Central Health Clinic, our medical centre has been serving the Adelaide Hills community since [...]
At this time of the year when we are outside more often, we know that mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but can spread diseases when they bite. In South Australia, the most common diseases spread by mosquitoes are Ross River virus and Bahmah Forest Virus. Some mosquitoes can also [...]
As of 10th January 2025, South Australia has recorded a total of 1,000,364 cases of COVID-19 since 2020. Already in 2025, there have been 220 cases reported. However, these statistics only tell part of the story as the President of the Australian Medical Association in South Australia, Dr John Williams [...]
One-size-fits-all medical services are outdated. Every patient has a unique medical story. Their background, lifestyle, medical history, and many other factors affect their needs. That is why you should choose Adelaide Hills medical centres that provide personalised healthcare. Stirling Central Health Clinic has been serving the Adelaide Hills community since [...]
Your family members have different medical needs, so choose an Adelaide Hills medical centre that covers most of these requirements. Stirling Clinic aims to help create a happier and healthier Adelaide Hills community, so our medical centre offers a wide range of health services. Our Adelaide Hills medical team includes [...]
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, though the risk increases as you get older. The majority of skin cancers in Australia are caused by exposure to UV radiation in sunlight. The UV Index is a [...]
The new Pfizer JN.1 Vaccines, were recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on 9 October 2024. COVID Vaccination Clinics will be available from the Stirling Central Health Clinic from the week commencing December 9th. This vaccine has been developed to protect against the Omnicron subvariant JN.1. The vaccine [...]
