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It’s National Diabetes Week
National Diabetes Week National Diabetes Week usually runs for 1 week in July. For the past 3 years, the theme is, ‘It’s About Time’. The focus is on raising awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes...
It’s Bowel Cancer awareness month
It’s Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel Cancer Awareness June is bowel cancer awareness month, an initiative of Bowel Cancer Australia to raise awareness about the disease. Bowel cancer is the third most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia, affecting 1...
Protect your family against the flu
Protect Your Family Against The Flu Book your Flu Shot The flu season is fast-approaching, which is why it’s so important to book in for your flu shot today. In this article, we explain some of the recent changes surrounding the influenza vaccine, following last...
Multiple Birth Awareness Week
Multiple Birth Awareness Week As a parent, there can be many challenges associated with carrying, delivering and raising two or more children at once. To share some insight, we spoke to Australian Multiple Birth Awareness (AMBA) chairperson and mother to identical...
It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Month February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – an important initiative to raise awareness about the disease. Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer-related death affecting Australian women. The disease is referred to as the “silent...
Tips For Managing Seasickness
Tips For Managing Seasickness Seasickness Seasickness can ruin sea voyages for sufferers. Although anyone can get seasickness in severe conditions, some 20-30% of the population are more prone, especially migraine sufferers, women and children. Situations that...
Why You Should Book a Skin Cancer Check-Up Today
Why You Should Book a Skin Cancer Check-Up Today Skin Cancer About 30 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer every day and two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they’re 70. What’s more, Australia has one of the highest incidence...
Antibiotic Awareness Week
Did you know from November 13 to 19, it’s Antibiotic Awareness Week? This annual event aims to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance – a global public health issue – and to encourage all of us to take steps to ensure antibiotics continue to do their job. What is...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness With October being breast cancer awareness month, it’s the perfect reminder to be vigilant about regularly checking your breasts. According to Cancer Australia, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women, excluding...
Get the Right Travel Medicine before travelling
Travel Medicine Clinic When travelling overseas, it’s important to take precautions to protect your health. Whether you are planning an adventure holiday of epic proportions in Nepal or Namibia, or taking a laidback family vacation in Thailand, we can help. Here’s why...