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Children’s Health
5 simple questions to help identify childhood health concerns At Bluff Road Medical, we offer a broad range of child health services, from immunisations to allergy testing and much more. In this article, we suggest a few simple questions that may help alert parents to...
2020 Eastern Victoria General Practice Training (EVGPT), Metropolitan Training Practice of the Year Award
Bluff Road Medical was awarded the 2020 Eastern Victoria General Practice Training (EVGPT), Metropolitan Training Practice of the Year Award. We have been a GP training practice since 1995 and have trained over 75 registrars in that time. We are very honoured to have...
Sun Smart
Protect your skin this summer It’s that time of year when we love going to the beach, hanging out in parks and spending time outdoors. Summer is a wonderful season, but it’s also when our skin takes a hammering from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Here’s a quick...
3 popular men’s health services at BRMC
You may have noticed more and more men growing moustaches this month, and if you weren’t aware, it’s all to do with Movember. This annual event is about raising awareness of men’s health issues. In light of the charity event, we...
3 popular women’s health services at BRMC
3 Popular women’s health services at BRMC At Bluff Road Medical Centre, we are proud to support women in all areas of their health and wellbeing. In this article, we shine a light on some of our key women’s health services. Contraception When it comes to...
How to improve gut health
How to improve gut health The importance of gut health has been well documented in recent times. Studies have shown links between the gut and all sorts of different issues, from immune system function and mental health, to autoimmune diseases and cancer. About 100...
Meet our GP couple
Meet our GP couple If there was ever a match made in heaven, it’s the one between Dr Pradeep Vijayanand and Dr Ananya Murthy. The couple not only work together, they also share the same passion and hobbies. In this article, we introduce two of our newest doctors and...
5 Ways To Stay Healthy Through Winter
5 Ways To Stay Healthy Through Winter Winter is a time to prioritise our health and wellbeing, with colds and influenza being more common. Here are some tips to look after your health and well-being during the cooler months. Exercise With the mercury dropping, it’s...
10 tips for teens – how to manage stress whilst studying during COVID-19
10 Tips for teens – How to manage stress whilst studying during COVID-19 The pandemic has changed the way we live and interact. For teens, it’s impacted everything from schooling to socialising with friends. If you’ve felt stressed, know that you are not alone –...
Staying on top of your mental health: F.A.C.E C.O.V.I.D
Staying on top of your mental health: F.A.C.E C.O.V.I.D The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our lives. It’s natural to experience feelings of worry, stress, anxiety and low mood during this time. Whilst these emotions are normal responses to a...