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Chronic pain management group starts 9 October 2019
If you suffer with chronic pain our second six week group programme aims to help you learn how to self-manage your pain and other symptoms. Starting Wednesday, 9 October 2019, this no-fee programme will be conducted for up to 10 patients by GP Dr Aidan Lawrence and Exercise Physiologist Hamish Gorman. You will need a referral from your usual GP for an initial consultation with Dr Lawrence.
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Flu jab crucial as winter sets in
NSW Health Director of Communicable Disease, Dr Vicky Sheppeard, says 115 children have been admitted to Children’s Hospital Westmead with flu this year, including two needing critical care. “So we are again encouraging parents and carers of children from 6 months up to five years old to take advantage of the free flu vaccine”.
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What is Q Fever and are you at risk?
Q fever is an illness caused by a bacterium called Coxiella burnetti which can be caught by humans via direct or indirect contact with infected domestic and native animals or animal products. Cattle, sheep and goats are the main sources of infection. The illness in humans is usually mild, but may sometimes be severe with long lasting consequences. Our Eurobodalla region was declared a high risk area – mainly due to extreme dry conditions throughout the region. If your work puts you in contact with high-risk animals or animal products you have a high risk of Q fever infection. The vaccine is strongly recommended for people aged 15 years and over who work in high-risk occupations.
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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 feel more motivated to improve their health. Our QSMC Dietitian/Diabetes Educator Carole Richards leads the group – launched in October 2018, in conjunction with Aden Reynolds from Eurobodalla Health & Fitness. You can join this group at any time – it runs on Fridays at the QSMC Moruya meeting room, starting at 11.30 and is Medicare funded.
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