Health Prevention and Screening

Menopause is all about Hormones and Hearts

July 20, 2020

Watch Dr Brittany Wakefield’s latest message about the menopause New research from UQ has linked the vasomotor symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes and night sweats to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in women, but a lot of women consider themselves to…

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and today is Red Apple Day

June 17, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

If you are between 50 and 74 yrs you should receive a stool testing kit in the post every 2 years. These kits are one of the simplest things you can do to detect cancer early and they change lives. They test for hidden bleeding. If you are 45 -49 yrs old or 75 –…

Next Week is Men’s Health Week

June 13, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

Being men we don’t like to talk about it. Make it a priority to book for a men’s health check if you haven’t had one in the last 2 years. Health checks can check for risk factors for: heart diseasestrokedementia diabetes sexual dysfunctioncancers -skin , bowel and prostate A health check is also a good…

Did you know this is World Haemochromatosis Week?

June 1, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia. For the 1 in 200 people affected, and the iron overload it can cause serious health problems The most common symptoms of this inherited iron overload disorder are: • Fatigue, weakness and lethargy• Joint pains Other symptoms can include: • Abdominal pain• Diabetes• Liver disorders; enlarged…

Vinnies needs more help to support the homeless please

May 21, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused great uncertainty for people around the world andat home. Many face the prospect of falling into homelessness due to job losses and financialinsecurity. Please help me support the work of @VinniesAU by sponsoring Dr Paul Colbrook’s #CEOSleepoutAU: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/paulcolbrook/brisbane

Can you help Dr Paul Colbrook from Reydon Street Medical Centre raise funds for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout?

May 18, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This year I am taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, I’ll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to…

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases – Coronavirus and Influenza hygiene measures

February 19, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

There is a lot in the news about the new Coronavirus. Thankfully, it is yet to make an impact in Australia. However, as we are at the start of our winter, and the inevitable cold and flu season , it is timely to talk about simple steps we can take to reduce the risk of…

Coronavirus advice updated 27 February 2020

January 23, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

There is a lot of concern in the news and media regards a novel virus originating in Wuhan, China. Patients who pose the greatest risk include: Travel to China in the 14 days before the onset of illness. OR Travel to the following within 14 days before onset of illness: Hong KongIndonesiaIranItalyJapanSingaporeSouth KoreaOR Close contact…

Bulk billed Skin checks at Reydon Street Medical Centre on Friday 29 November 2019

November 21, 2019

Reydon Street Medical Centre

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TRIPLE M’S BIGGEST SKIN CHECK is back Bulk billed Skin checks at Reydon Street Medical Centre on Friday 29 November 2019 Last year we posted about the Triple M Biggest Skin Check day. Read more here… This year Triple M are running the Biggest Skin Check day again. As skin cancer and melanoma are such…

Babies can still have their vaccinations when they have a cold or are on antibiotics.

November 20, 2019

Reydon Street Medical Centre

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The doctors at Reydon Street Medical Centre get regular questions from parents asking if their baby can still have their vaccinations when they have a cold or are on antibiotics. The human body is an amazing thing and protects us from many infectious challenges on a daily basis. The immune system can cope with a…