Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of a disease that many people believe to be extinct, when in fact around 210,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and millions more people are living undiagnosed. The aim of World Leprosy Day is to change this attitude and increase public awareness of the fact that leprosy can now be easily prevented and cured.

To get involved :

• Donate
• Volunteer
• Organise a campaign
• Raise awareness on social media

For more information: https://www.lepra.org.uk/world-leprosy-day

Waitara Family Medical Practice

wishes you and your family

a happy Australia Day 2020,

celebrating with family and friends!!

NSW Health works in partnership with schools to offer the vaccines recommended for adolescents in a school-based vaccination program. These are essential vaccines that allow optimum individual health as well as public health.

These vaccines are given at school through parental permission; however, if your child is absent on the day, parents are advised that free catch-up vaccination is available at their local GP during the school year only.

For more information, visit: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx

To check your immunisation records or request a vaccine, book an appointment with Waitara Family Medical reception at 02 8038 1070.

Did you know?
More than 90% of Australians don’t eat enough fruit or vegetables.

Healthy diet is important for your general well being and allows prevention of health issues such as diabetes or hypertension. It is necessary to ensure uptake of all necessary nutritional elements in the healthy food pyramid.

Visit the GP to discuss a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.

For more information or an appointment, contact Waitara Family Medical reception at 02 8038 1070.

Vaccines are the best way to prevent infectious diseases and allow public health safety.

Did you know that travel and infant immunisations are also available at Waitara Family Medical Practice?

For more information, contact Waitara Family Medical reception at (02) 8038 1070.

ECG & Spirometry Available

Make sure that you regularly visit the GP for health checks which may include ECG and Spirometry. This will ensure detection of any heart and lung abnormalities.

Did you know that ECG and Spirometry are available at Waitara Family Medical Practice?

Contact Waitara Family Medical reception for more information or book an appointment : 02 8038 1070. You can also book online at https://www.waitaramedical.com/

Happy New Year!

We are back to work tomorrow

The Practice will re-open on

2nd of January 2020 at 9 am

Our Business hours are:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm

Tuesday & Friday: 8am – 4pm

Saturday: 9am – 4pm

Waitara Family Medical Practice

Wishes

You and Your family

A Safe and Prosperous New Year 2020!!!

If you love the outdoors, love your skin more.

Australia is recognized as an outdoor loving country, but it’s also known for the harsh sun and high cases of Melanoma.

1,500 people in Australia died from melanoma in 2012, which is four people a day, very sobering statistics.

The deaths for 2015 were 1,675, which are from 12,960 melanoma cases diagnosed.

Therefore, wear appropriate sunscreen and clothing.

Make sure you see the GP and have your skin checked regularly.

To book an appointment, call 02 8038 1070 or visit www.waitaramedical.com.au

Waitara Family Medical Practice Team

Wishes

You and Your family

a Joyous Christmas