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Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing […]

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Feb. 25, 2023

Allergic rhinitis

Dr Michael Shen, MBBS MPH FRACGP Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a common allergic reaction affecting up to 30% of the Australian population. It is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to environmental allergens such as house dust mites, grass pollens, tree pollens and animal dander. In this article, […]

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Feb. 8, 2023

Happy Gut Health Month!

Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all about the gut microbiome? […]

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a generic system that helps our body activate a response to deal […]

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Medicare and MyMedicare logos representing Australian government healthcare registration

Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing […]

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Child with allergies sneezing into tissue surrounded by white flowering branches

Feb. 25, 2023

Allergic rhinitis

Dr Michael Shen, MBBS MPH FRACGP Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a common allergic reaction affecting up to 30% of the Australian population. It is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to environmental allergens such as house dust mites, grass pollens, tree pollens and animal dander. In this article, […]

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Digital illustration of digestive system with glowing network overlay, representing gut health and gastrointestinal wellness

Feb. 8, 2023

Happy Gut Health Month!

Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all about the gut microbiome? […]

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Stressed woman at desk surrounded by multiple demands, holding her head with hands

Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a generic system that helps our body activate a response to deal […]

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