June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,354 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting people [...]
Flu Vaccinations Available Now! Since the opening of international borders, there has been a resurgence of influenza in the community! This is expected to continue in 2023. Doctors at Stirling Central Health Clinic encourage people to book in now for their annual vaccination to prevent influenza and its complications. Annual [...]
Kidney Health Week – 21st – 27th May 2023 Kidney Health Week aims to raise awareness about kidney disease in Australia. Kidney disease is the 10th most common cause of death in Australia. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 50 people die from kidney related disease every day. [...]
World Hand Hygiene Day – May 5th According to the World Health Organisation, hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery. We need to accelerate implementation of the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic and increase investments to close gaps in [...]
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) The Australian Government is monitoring the unfolding situation in Australia concerning the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). It has been declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance. Japanese encephalitis is spread through bites from mosquitos, which become infected through biting infected pigs and waterbirds. [...]
New COVID-19 testing requirements for people travelling from China to Australia If you’re travelling by plane to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, on or after 5 January 2023, the Australian Government requires you to undertake a COVID-19 test in the 48 hours before your scheduled departure date. [...]
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Around 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia each year, with more than two-thirds at an advanced stage. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is all about helping people get tested earlier to prevent this as well as providing support to patients and families. [...]
International Day of People with Disability – December 3rd 2022 The Australian Government has been supporting International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) since 1996 and provides funds to promote and raise awareness of the day and support activities around Australia. This includes encouraging individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and [...]
Travelling can take a significant toll on the body, leaving it susceptible to a wide variety of potential illnesses. It’s important to seek out travel health advice and the relevant vaccines prior to travelling, to make sure you don’t catch an unwanted bug while abroad. Our doctors can give you [...]
Are you jetting off for the holiday season? Wearing a mask. Wearing a mask is a good idea when you travel and can help protect you and those around you. To use a mask properly you should: wash or sanitise your hands before putting it on or taking it off [...]
