Bowel Screening Program: Taking a Step Towards Early Detection and Prevention Australia’s National Bowel Screening Program is a crucial initiative designed to detect and prevent bowel [...]
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. While it can affect people of all ages, it is more common [...]
Trampolines are great fun and children love them. But, they’re also a common source of preventable backyard injuries. Some simple precautions can help ensure trampoline safety for your [...]
Outdoor play Playing outside gives your child the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures. Kids can play favourite games, test their physical limits, express themselves and [...]
How can you tell if someone is having a stroke? The Australian Stroke Foundation helps us recognise the signs of stroke – Think… F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Using the F.A.S.T. test [...]
We still need to remain vigilant to minimise COVID transmission as it becomes prevalent again in the Geelong region. Here’s a few tips to help you protect yourself and others from COVID: [...]
There’s a reason why they call this time of year the ‘silly season’. While our calendars are jam-packed with work parties and family celebrations, Australia’s emergency [...]
The warmer weather means snakes are out and about in the Geelong region. Park Street General Practice Geelong gives some advice on snake bites. If you see a snake, the best thing to do is keep [...]
Thunderstorm Asthma, triggered by freak weather conditions is something everyone should be aware of. As we move into grass pollen season, in Victoria this is usually from 1st October through 31st [...]
How to proactively manage your health with self-collection AND Doctor-guided Screenings. Taking charge of our health is more important than ever, especially after COVID. Self-collection [...]