01/04/24
The flu jab explained
Stopping the flu saves lives. Find out why getting your flu vaccine can help you and others.
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06/03/24
GP shortage, and what it means
Due to a shortage of General Practitioners, we are not accepting new patients. Existing patients should book well in advance due to limited availability, with some doctors experiencing up to 4 weeks of wait times. You can order your prescriptions and repeat referrals online. Thank you for being so understanding.
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20/12/23
5 expert tips on how to look after your baby in a heatwave
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in Australia, causing illness or worsening existing conditions and leading to increased hospital admissions and deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations like babies.
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02/12/23
Your Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
As we ring in another new year, it’s only natural that we start thinking about those dreaded resolutions. You know, those promises we make to ourselves with the best intentions, only to find ourselves abandoning them by February. But fear not, my sceptical friends, because this year, we’re going to approach our resolutions with a different mindset.
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21/11/23
Worried about getting a blood test? 5 tips to make them easier (and still accurate)
Blood tests are a common medical procedure that offers valuable insights into a person’s health. Whether you’re getting a routine check-up, diagnosing a medical condition or monitoring treatment progress, understanding the process can make the experience more comfortable and practical.
For the majority of patients, blood collections are a minor inconvenience. Others may feel uneasy and anxious.
For the majority of patients, blood collections are a minor inconvenience. Others may feel uneasy and anxious.
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17/11/23
Do you have a pathology request from your doctor?
For your convenience, the Southern IML pathology collection centre is located onsite at Queen Street Medical Centre Moruya.
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23/10/23
Fitness to dive
The underwater world is breathtaking, but you must know your health and fitness before diving in. Fitness-to-dive medical assessments ensure you are ready to enjoy this thrilling activity safely.
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06/07/23
Sexual Health and HIV Care: talk, test and protect
Providing you with the latest information and treatment options professionally and compassionately.
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09/03/23
If you’re eligible for the free flu shot – book online now
We are now receiving weekly deliveries of flu vaccine from the government – so if you’re eligible to receive a free (gov-funded) flu shot, please click on one of the BOOK A FLU VAX buttons to see clinic dates and make your appointment. Please do not call us.
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08/03/23
Book your Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster today
The Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine can be used in people aged 18 years and older for the first or second booster dose (i.e. the third or fourth dose for most people), according to the current ATAGI recommendations for booster doses.
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20/01/23
Self-collection now an option for your cervical screening test
Are you due for your Cervical Screening Test (CST), previously known as a PAP test?
Your CST is due every 5 years for eligible people aged between 25 to 74 years of age. Regular cervical screening is your best protection against cervical cancer.
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06/12/22
Feet in focus – avoiding long-term problems
Have you stopped to check your feet recently? We often take our hard-working feet for granted. Our registered nurse, Vivienne White asks “Have you considered how important your feet are to your well being and general health? Early detection and treatment can greatly reduce the chance of long-term foot health issues.”
Our Foot Focus Clinic starts at Queen Street Medical Centre Mourya on 8th December. This special foot clinic is a new health initiative under our Better Health programmes and will be conducted by our qualified, registered nurse, Vivienne White.
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01/12/22
Assistance for isolated patients
IPTAAS is the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme. This is a NSW Government scheme providing financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when a patient needs to travel long distances for treatment that is not available locally. You will find a video to help you apply for assistance, and it’s 8mins long and well worth watching. “I had a
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29/11/22
Do you, a family member or someone you know need support?
If you or someone you care about needs some help, you are not alone.
The “Need support?” button is a user-friendly quick access point to local support services in the Eurobodalla available from every part of our website. And if it’s an emergency call 000.
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15/11/22
Need advice & support with your baby?
Tresillian Family Care Centres is Australia’s largest early parenting support organisation with services for parents with a child aged up to three years. Our parent’s Help Line 1300 272 736 (7 days a week) can assist with queries relating to children aged up to five years.
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11/11/22
Your doctors among local health professional heroes called on to save a baby gorilla
On Saturday 21 October 2022, a first-time mother gorilla ‘Kipenzi’ at Mogo Zoo, birthed a beautiful baby male gorilla. Unfortunately, there were some unforeseen complications with the mother and baby. Various local neonatal health professionals and local vets were called upon to help save the baby gorilla. Also involved was paediatrician Caroline Stewart from Bega, who provided life-saving advice via video link.
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17/10/22
Lifting weights once a week linked to reduced risk of premature death – new study
It is well known that aerobic exercise, such as running and cycling, can help you live longer, but less has been known about the effect of lifting weights on longevity. Now, results from a new study suggest that adding weightlifting to your exercise regime, even in later life, is a sensible thing to do if you want to avoid an early death.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aimed to find out if lifting weights was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause, either on its own or alongside moderate to vigorous exercise.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aimed to find out if lifting weights was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause, either on its own or alongside moderate to vigorous exercise.
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11/10/22
Better Health Diabetes Group is a “kick start” for patients
Many patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending this weekly exercise/diet group are reporting the group has given them the kick start they needed to feel more motivated to improve their health. Our QSMC Dietitian Carole Richards leads the group – launched in October 2018, in conjunction with Jessie Williams from Eurobodalla Health & Fitness. You can join this group at any time – it runs on Fridays at the QSMC Moruya meeting room, starting at 2 pm and is Medicare funded.
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20/09/22
Smoking Ceremony and Cultural Burn at our new Hospital site, a first in NSW
On Thursday, September 8 2022, a traditional smoking ceremony and cultural burn, along with ceremonial dances took place at the site of the new $260 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital in Moruya. It was a historic moment, as it was the first time that a ceremony of this nature has taken place on a NSW hospital project site.
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15/09/22
COVID-19 vaccine is available for at-risk children aged 6 months to under 5 years
ATAGI has recommended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to under 5 years who are severely immunocompromised or have a disability, as well as those with complex and/or multiple health conditions, increase their risk of severe COVID-19.
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28/08/22
We welcome two new GPs. Strengthening Medicare Taskforce announced
We’re extending a warm welcome to our new registrar GPs – Dr Samantha Thomas and Dr Neeta Pramanik who’ve joined our practice to complete their general practice training. You can read more about Sam and Neeta here on our site at Meet your doctors. Our practice sits at the forefront of vocational training – a commitment to training and support for doctors which continues to attract GPs and their families to our region.
A new taskforce will advise the minister on how to spend A$750 million to improve access, chronic disease management, and affordability. One issue the taskforce must consider is how GP clinics are funded.
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16/07/22
Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave. Here’s what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5
Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of South Australia writes in The Conversation that Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave in the coming weeks, as BA.4 and BA.5 become the dominant COVID strains.
So what are BA.4 and BA.5? And what can we expect in this next phase of the pandemic?
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