Reflecting on 30 years of Illawarra Medical Centre
Illawarra Medical Centre recently celebrated its 30th anniversary milestone. Established by Principal GP – Dr Alan Leeb – in 1994, the practice has grown from a small office style clinic…
Whooping cough cases reach epidemic proportions across Australia
Whooping cough has seen a significant rise in reported cases across Australia this year, with a 940% increase in recorded WA cases and a more than 1,600% increase in recorded…
The importance of skin cancer checks
With National Skin Cancer Awareness Week coming up in November and the spring weather starting to warm up here in WA, now is a good time to consider getting your…
Keeping women’s mental health in good shape
Statistically, females will experience poorer mental health than males, particularly when it comes to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders.Following on from Women’s Health Week earlier this…
Meningococcal B most prevalent strain in Australia
Meningococcal is a serious infection that can cause severe scarring, loss of limbs, brain damage and death. Most cases in Australia are due to the B serotype of the disease,…
How stress can impact your health
Stress is a normal part of being human and something that we all experience when we are faced with a challenging situation or feel under pressure. While it can sometimes…
Lung cancer – one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men
Lung cancer is one of the top five most common causes of death in Australian males, with close to 5,000 male deaths recorded in 2023 and more than 7,600 Australian…
WA travellers to Bali warned to protect against dengue fever
Dengue fever is on the rise, with Western Australia recording twice the number of cases compared to the same time last year. With the majority of these cases having been…
Asthma affects 1 in 10 Australians
Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Australians, with 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 9 children diagnosed with the disease. While the number of Australians…
Vaccines now available for RSV prevention
New vaccines have recently been approved for use in older adults and young children to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), with Western Australian babies being the first to be offered…