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For Pacific Pines resident Edward, the Mungulli Yarn and Walk program has been a lifeline. “I had a heart attack 10 weeks ago, and this program gets me out of the house and meeting people,” he said during one of the regular Monday morning sessions at Cheltenham Oval, Robina. “In just a short t...
With storm season upon us, now is the time to prepare and protect your home and loved ones. A little preparation now can save a lot of stress later, so follow these simple steps to stay safe this storm season. Clear gutters and check your roof for leaks to prevent water damage. Secure outdoor items ...
Hi, I’m Jardin. I’m a father of two young children (aged 3 and 5) and work as a GP at Burleigh Heads. I’ve lived on the Gold Coast for most of my life and completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Griffith University and Deakin University, respectively. I also work part ti...
Infectious syphilis cases have increased in Queensland in recent years, with a consequent increase in cases of ocular syphilis. Clinicians are reminded to consider syphilis as an underlying cause of ocular inflammation. Approximately 0.5 to 1.5% of people with syphilis may have ocular symptoms, the ...
Aged care homes are not appropriate places for people under 65 years old to live. If you work with younger people who need complex care, there are several ways you can help them find suitable accommodation and supports, including: the ‘Am I eligible checklist’ or request access to the NDIS talk ...
For Robina’s Heather Gillard, a moment of intimacy turned into a lifesaver. At 36, just six months into her marriage, her husband felt something unusual during a tender moment – something that would ultimately save her life. “He noticed my breast felt different,” Heather recalls. “Ther...
Patients on the Gold Coast can now access a home detox service to safely and discreetly withdraw from alcohol or cannabis. Addiction In-home Recovery (AIR Detox) was set up by Dr Hok Yee Siu, a GP with a special interest in Addiction Medicine. He created a seven-day medicated detox and 12-month afte...
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) has been available in Queensland since January 2023. The Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board’s second annual report 2023-2024 and associated consumer guide can be found here. The report shows that people are accessing voluntary assisted dying throughout ...
Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
Gold Coast Health is committed to working towards improved digital correspondence. They have listened to feedback from General Practice and to help enhance their digital communications, General Practice will now see the following improvements: Endoscopy reports have been successfully converted for d...
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