Healthy Hips Week is Australia’s first week dedicated to raising awareness about hip dysplasia, the importance of knowing the risk factors and what to look out for.
For more information, visit
www.healthyhipsaustralia.org.au/healthy-hips-week
To discuss with GP, book your appointment by visiting at
www.waitaramedical.com
or call
Waitara Family Medical Practice 02 8038 1070
World Parkinson’s day aims to increase awareness of the disease, and collaborates Shake it Up Australia to raise funds for research.
You can participate in Pause4Parkinsons by hosting a gathering, donating money or fundraising, visit Pause4Parkinson’s Shake it Up website for more information.
World Health Day, April 7, 2016 is focusing on Diabetes.
Diabetes affects about 350 million people in the world, and that number is expected to double in the next 20 years.
The mission of the World Health Organisation Diabetes Program is to prevent diabetes whenever possible and to minimize complications and maximize quality of life.
There is a globally agreed target to halt the rise of diabetes and obesity by 2025.
For more information and your risk of developing diabetes make an appointment with your doctor today!
Visit WHO for more information about World Health Day.
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection with the bacteria ‘mycobacterium’.
TB can damage a person’s lungs and other parts of the body causing serious illness.
Symptoms may be similar to other chronic illnesses, so specific testing is crucial. Once diagnosed, TB can be treated with antibiotics.
For more information about TB and keeping your lungs healthy visit the website www.lungfoundation.com.au
Or book in and make an appointment with your GP at
www.waitaramedical.com OR call 02 8038 1070
In people with coeliac disease, the immune system reacts abnormally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats), causing small bowel damage, which can lead to various gastrointestinal and malabsorptive symptoms.
Approximately 1 in 70 people are affected by coeliac disease, however 80% of people are undiagnosed and don’t know they have the disease!
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Speak to your doctor today!
For details visit www.afternoonteal.net.au
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among Australian women.
It was estimated in 2015 that approximately 42 women were diagnosed each day.
Self-breast examination is not a substitute for Mammography or for regular examination by a health care professional.
Diagnosed early, women have a greater chance of being successfully treated.
To discuss more see one of our GP’s.
You can visit our website www.waitaramedical.com to book an appointment or call us at 02 8038 1070.
GORD stands for Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
It is a condition which occurs when the lower part of the oesophagus does not close properly and acid comes back up the oesophagus into the throat.
Common symptoms are
If these initial symptoms are left untreated complications may occur.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms book in to see one of our Doctors today.