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Dr Simone Wright is a general practitioner who works exclusively in aged care. Here is her story of working as a mobile doctor in the Gold Coast residential aged care homes sector. A penchant for aged care “I have been working in a general practice for about 13 years now, and very early in my tra...
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 […]
Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung is the new Chair of the Board for the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN). A highly credentialled Broadbeach GP, Dr Cheung has a special interest in developmental paediatrics and obstetrics. She has a representative role for GPs involved in maternity care for both RACGP and th...
Immunisations during pregnancy are a safe and routine way to protect both you and your baby from serious infections. For over 20 years, vaccines like whooping cough, RSV, flu and COVID-19 have helped expectant mothers pass vital antibodies to their babies through the placenta, providing early protec...
If you’ve been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), understanding your condition and having a clear action plan can help you manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life. Your healthcare provider will assess your medical history, symptoms and overall health, using test...
Aged care volunteers play a vital role in our community. Whether helping with hands-on tasks like gardening, delivering meals, driving a bus, or simply offering companionship, your time and kindness can brighten someone’s day. No experience or qualifications are needed – just a willingness to he...
The school year is already underway, but it’s never too late to set your child up for success. Gold Coast Primary Health Network has put together helpful resources to support your child’s learning, wellbeing, and health throughout the school year. Healthy eye checks The words and pictures in boo...
The Community Rehabilitation Program offers multidisciplinary, community-based rehabilitation services for adults aged 18 and over. The program provides goal-oriented, person-centred care through a holistic model of restorative and adaptive therapy, focusing on enhancing functional capacity and qual...
With the festive season in the rear-view mirror, February offers an opportunity for many of us to take a breather and reassess our relationship with alcohol. For 32-year-old Mermaid Beach administrative officer Katie* a re-set started abruptly on New Year’s Eve. “I’ve always been someone who l...
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) changes are planned for 2025. This will be the first major change to CDM in 20 years and is proposed to come into effect on 1 July 2025. With a quarter of revenue coming from CDM, commencing steps to prepare your practice for the transition offers your team an opport...
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