World Leprosy Day 2019

World Leprosy Day 2019

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

Australia Day 2019

Waitara Family Medical Practice

wishes you and your family

a happy Australia Day 2019,

celebrating with family and friends!!

Kidney Health Australia – Big Red BBQ 2019

Big Red BBQ is a fun campaign bringing individuals, work places and organisations together to host a barbeque with family, friends and colleagues in support of Kidney Health Australia. Kidneys play a vital role in the daily workings of our body. This day aims to raise awareness and ensure good functionality of kidneys.

“One of 3 Australians are at risk of kidney disease.”

To get involved:

• Consider hosting your very own Big Red BBQ in support of Kidney Health Australia.
• Make a donation
• Volunteer
• Raise awareness on social media

For more information: http://kidney.org.au/connect/events/big-red-bbq-external

NSW School Vaccination Program

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.

Healthy Diet 

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.

Are your immunisations up-to date?

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.

Health Checks 2019

ECG & Spirometry Available

Make sure that you regularly visit the GP for health checks which may include ECG and Spirometry. These 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/

Back to Work 2019

Happy New Year!

Just to let you know: we are back to work tomorrow.

The Practice will re-open at 9am 2nd of January 2019.

Business hours are:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9am – 5pm

Tuesday & Friday: 7:45am – 5pm

Happy New Year 2019!

Waitara Family Medical Practice

            Wishes

You and Your family

A safe and prosperous New Year 2019!!!

Check your skin today!

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