Use your head when it comes to concussion
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull.It is estimated that more than 180,000 concussions are experienced in Australia…
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…
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…
What is MyMedicare and do I need to register?
MyMedicare was recently introduced by the Australian Government as a way to help strengthen Medicare and allow eligible patients to receive a more personalised and tailored approach from their regular…
What the new 60-day prescriptions mean for patients
Earlier this month, the Australian Government introduced 60-day prescriptions for almost 100 medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), to help reduce annual costs to patients. In this month’s…
Chronic pain impacts and management
Everyone experiences physical pain at some stage in their life, but for 3.7 million Australians, pain is a complex and ongoing problem. Known as an invisible illness, many people with…
Vaping and your health
Vaping has been hitting the headlines lately, with Queensland recently announcing an enquiry into the health impacts of e-cigarettes and increasing concerns across Australia around the availability and prevalence of…
The current crisis in health care
There’s been a lot of coverage in the media of late about the current crisis in health care, largely resulting from an outdated Medicare system that has failed to keep…
Staying healthy over the holidays
As we head towards Christmas and New Year and gatherings with friends and family, it’s important to continue to look after your health to ensure everyone can enjoy a happy,…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a chronic health disease affecting close to two million Australians, with females aged 70 and over and with a family history of the disease most at risk.In this…