World Cancer Day 2018

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer.

It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.

The goal is to ensure fewer people develop cancer, more people are successfully treated and that there is a better quality of life for people during treatment and beyond.

Currently, 8.8 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years).

Get involved in the fight against cancer by:

• Raising awareness on social media
• Organising a fundraiser
• Volunteering
• Making a donation

For more information, visit: http://www.worldcancerday.org/

Febfast 2018

Febfast aims to give individuals the tools and opportunity to reflect, change and break existing routines that inhibit wellness, starting with alcohol consumption. Febfast is Australia’s flagship fundraiser for young people living with serious disadvantages. From mental health issues, abuse and neglect, to not having a safe place to stay or relying on drugs to cope in this world, these young people face unimaginable journeys.

February is febfast month, a time set aside for giving up alcohol and sugar with the proceeds benefiting disadvantaged youth.

In 2014-15, 17.4% of adults aged 18 years and over consumed more than two standard drinks per day on average, exceeding the lifetime risk guideline. 

Get involved in the fight for better health by:

• Raising awareness on social media
• Organising a fundraiser
• Volunteering
• Making a donation

For more information: http://www.febfast.org.au/

World Leprosy Day 2018

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

Kidney Health Australia – Big Red BBQ 2018

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

Australia Day 2018

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY 2018!!!

Waitara Family Medical Practice

wishes

you and your family

a happy and safe Australia Day,

celebrating with family and friends.

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.

The program has changed for Cervical Screening

Are you up to date with your test? 

It’s important to have a pap smear test every five years even if you have had the cervical cancer vaccine.

Regular cervical tests help detect and prevent cervical cancer.

Book with the GP to discuss.

Visit our website www.waitaramedical.com to book an appointment or call   02 8038 1070

Immunisations 

Is your immunisation upto 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.