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As the May 2025 launch of the Australian Government’s Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme gets underway, Gold Coast GP Dr Stephen Yelland and Nurse Practitioner Nicola Morley discuss how the human touch and the power of listening can lead to successful chronic wounds management. Two of the nation’...
The Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) is committed to strengthening the capacity of primary care providers, allied health workers, and NGOs working in disaster-affected communities. To support those assisting patients and clients impacted by natural disasters and critical events, we recently...
Broadbeach GP and Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN), Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says World Immunisation Week from 24-30 April 2025 is the ideal time for young families to take advantage of the many free vaccines available ahead of winter. “There’s been a slowdown of immunisation upta...
Meet some of the female leaders who help drive Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) forward in their senior roles on the Board and committees. Dr Tammra Warby – GCPHN Board Deputy Chair Dr Tammra Warby has been a GP on the Gold Coast since 2017. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College...
Des and Wendy striking the right chord in retirement For 79-year-old Des Weatherhog, life in retirement is all about embracing new adventures, staying active, and making meaningful connections. “I lost my wife, Barb, to breast cancer 16 years ago, which really slowed down my motivation for a lot...
Imagine a shield that protects you and your loved ones from falling seriously ill. Vaccination campaigns are a powerful tool to stop the spread of diseases like the flu and to keep us safe. By getting vaccinated, we create a protective bubble known as herd immunity, making it harder for diseases to ...
Ways to protect your lungs and improve your health If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), taking the right steps can help slow its progression, reduce flare-ups and improve your overall health. Keeping up with vaccinations People diagnosed with COPD are more vulnerable to severe i...
There’s one thing scarier than ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred… and it’s not your dirty laundry pile. It’s mould. Left unchecked, mould stains surfaces, stinks up your space, and can even cause health issues. Breathing in mould spores can trigger sneezing, coughing and congestion, and if you have...
When ex-Cyclone Alfred blew onto Mount Tamborine, it revived stark memories of a similar weather event, not so long ago, that residents would rather forget. The mountain was the hardest hit during the devastating 2023 Christmas night tornado, suffering widespread property damage and a significant bl...
My husband Matt and I came home after Christmas holidays in New Zealand, and he brought back what I thought was man flu. Within a week of coming back he was putting it on thick; to me they seemed like cold symptoms, and then he bounced back quickly. Then a couple of days later it […]
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