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CMMP June Newsletter
Don't sit on your symptoms, see your GP
Bowel cancer is a commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia; however it is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening.
Bowel cancer is usually a slow-growing cancer and often do not present symptoms in the early stages of the disease.
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends a free bowel cancer screening kit to Australians aged 50-74 every two years.
Bowel cancer screening saves lives.
Do you know $61.8 million is spent each year on workplace injuries in Australia?
In today’s dynamic corporate world, maintaining the health and wellbeing of employees is essential for businesses to thrive. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of pre-employment medicals and how they contribute to the well-being and productivity of employees.
Four ways men can take better care of their health
In most cases, men tend to lead less healthy lifestyles than women.
Many Australian men experience poor health outcomes across a variety of measures, including rates of overweight and obesity, diabetes or high blood glucose levels, Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) and mental health and wellbeing, according to the NSW Ministry of Health.
Making matters worse, men are less likely to seek medical help in comparison to women.
Castle Medical MP May Newsletter
World No Tobacco Day
31 May is World No Tobacco Day. Quit tobacco for your health and the health of our planet. Tobacco kills over 8 million people globally, and over 20,000 people in Australia every year.
This year's theme "We need food, not tobacco" aims to raise awareness about alternative crop production and marketing opportunities for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow sustainable, nutritious crops.
Tobacco growing harms our health, the health of farmers and the planet's health. This campaign encourages governments to support farmers in switching to more sustainable crops that improve food security and nutrition.
How common is asthma in Australia?
Australia has one of the highest asthma rates in the world. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 2.7 million individuals had asthma in 2020-21. Females were also more likely than males to have asthma even though the rate of asthma was comparable in boys and girls aged 0-14 years.
Castle Medical MP April Newsletter
Free flu vaccines are now available for:
1. Children aged 6 months to under 5 years of age
2. Pregnant women
3. Aboriginal people from 6 months
4. People aged 65 years and over
5. Anyone with medical risk conditions such as
severe asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Stay on top of your diabetes: Tips for managing your health
Managing diabetes can be hard, but it is important to remember that you’re not alone. With the right treatment plan, you can manage your health and live a full, active life.
Below are some tips on how you can manage your diabetes and stay on top of your health.
Castle Medical MP March Newsletter
Private Flu Vaccines Now Available
Private flu vaccinations are now available from Thursday 16th of March for individuals between 5 and 65 years old.
Please note that this vaccine is not government funded.
It is currently offered by us at a cost of $14.95.
Castle Medical MP February Newsletter
This February, choose how you'll change young people's lives
Pick febfast, and you can give up a vice of your choice for the whole month, and raise funds for YSAS' drug and alcohol programs.
or if you choose febfit, you can get moving for 25 minutes a day to help young people walk away from addiction. Are you in?
Local practice receives the mark of quality as an accredited practice
Marsden Park increased its community health credentials today when Castle Medical Marsden Park received a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety within its practice.
Castle Medical Marsden Park received this important recognition from Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL), the leading not-for-profit provider of general practice accreditation services within Australia.
Castle Medical MP January Newsletter
Be Summer Ready. Protect your skin from harmful rays.
Melanoma is the most common cancer among young Australians. At just 1mm deep, skin cancers can enter your blood stream and spread to other parts of your body, putting your life at risk.
Always remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide when you are outdoors. Protecting your skin from UV is the best way to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers.
December Newsletter 2022
Don't forget to download the CMxConnect App!
Gain access to quality healthcare virtually through face-to-face video consult at the tap of your smartphone or tablet.
CMxConnect removes the time constraints of virtual waiting rooms. It's particularly useful if you face difficulties in getting to a medical centre or where you live in rural and remote areas throughout Australia.
CMMP CMxConnect Launch
DOWNLOAD THE CMxCONNECT APP TODAY!
CMxConnect is a dynamic video telehealth app connecting you - as a patient - with healthcare professionals through secure live video consultation, on-the-go and after-hours.
We know visiting a medical centre can sometimes be costly on your time, the physical aspect alone can create barriers for people who live rural or find it difficult leaving their homes. CMxConnect removes all barriers.
Castle Medical MP November Newsletter
Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine
The Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine is now available for use as a booster dose in people aged 18 years and older.
Recommendations
The Moderna bivalent vaccine can be used as an alternative vaccine for any booster dose in people aged 18 years or older, according to the current ATAGI recommendations for booster doses.
ATAGI have made no changes to the current booster recommendations and is not advising any extra booster doses beyond the second booster dose (fourth dose) in selected populations.