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Next week is Asthma Awareness Week: 1-7 September

August 27, 2020

The first week of September is Asthma Australia’s Asthma Week to try and raise awareness of this issue. It is also the time several of our patients tell us they get worse due to the westerly winds bringing triggers from inland. Asthma is a common disease in Australia, with over 1 in 10 people being…

We ask all patients who are coming to the practice to bring and wear their own face mask before entering the building.

August 25, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

New Queensland Health restrictions require patients attending GPs in South Brisbane to wear face masks when attending their doctor. Accordingly patients who need a face to face consultation with their Doctor will need to wear face mask for the time being.We ask all patients who are coming to the practice to bring and wear their…

Don’t leave it too late to find out if you at risk of hip and spine fractures without knowing it.

August 19, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

What is Bone health all about? calcium builds strong bones Osteoporosis affects around 1.2 million Australians, with a further 6 million suffering from low bone density. These people are at risk of a fracture. Most people don’t know they are at risk until a break occurs and so it is frequently called ‘the silent disease’.…

Do you need more motivation to get out a do a bit of exercise? Can you help someone who needs a Guide Dog?

August 16, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

Blindness and poor vision can affect every age group from children and teenagers to the elderly. The number of people expected to need help from Guide Dogs Australia is expected to increase as the population ages. Guide Dogs Australia needs your help, and is running a campaign called PAWGUST. . During PAWGUST you commit to…

Don’t forget – You can still get access to Medicare funded Allied Health care during COVID-19

August 10, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

With all the news focusing on the number of Coronavirus cases it is easy to forget the other impacts of this current outbreak. Recently it has been noticeable that almost everyone’s blood glucose and cholesterol levels have gone up as much as 10%. Patients are also noticing a few COVID kilos have gone on the…

Menopause is all about Hormones and Hearts

July 20, 2020

Reydon Street Medical Centre

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