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24.01.2022 November 16th is the day of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness worldwide. It is important this day to recognize and demonstrate the importance of education and support for research into Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreatic Cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all major cancers, and the pancreatic cancer statistics have not changes significantly in over 40 years. It is so important to support this great cause to change these statistics by funding vital research, learning about the symptoms, causes and how to best reduce the risk. To find more information about this great cause visit the pancreatic care alliance website at www.pancreaticcanceralliance.org.au and wear a purple ribbon for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.
24.01.2022 Its National Diabetes Week! Alive and Kicking are participating in diabetes risk screening which can help our patients detect early signs of diabetes. "This National Diabetes Week we urgently need to look at Queenslanders who have diabetes but don't know it. Too many people are being diagnosed with diabetes too late A delay in diagnosis is putting many people at risk of major life threatening health problems. We urgently need to act to detect diabetes earlier and save lives."... Check your risk score by clicking on this link - http://bit.ly/2sT6YJJ if you have a high/intermediate score please make an appointment to see your friendly doctor :) See more
23.01.2022 We are currently seeking doctors for our clinics on the Sunshine Coast in Buderim, Brightwater, Bundilla (Mooloolaba) and Parklands (Meridan Plains). Please contact Kath directly at [email protected] or call her at 0413 209 486.
22.01.2022 World Diabetes Day is just around the corner on the 14th of November. Alive and Kicking Medical Practices are promoting public awareness of all types of diabetes this year by providing the services to assist in diagnosing and managing diabetes. Across the world diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women, resulting in 2.1 million deaths a year. Symptoms of diabetes may be minimal and in some cases a diagnoses can only be provided through a routine screening at a med...ical centre. Common symptoms for type 1 diabetes include: Increased thirst Extreme fatigue Frequent urination Tummy pain Weight loss Feeling generally unwell Dehydration. Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: Increased thirst Increased urination, particularly at night Feeling tired and lethargic Constant hunger Slow healing skin sores Itching skin and skin infections Blurred vision. If you have any of these symptoms or would like to check wether you may be affected by diabetes be sure to book an appointment at Bundilla Clinic, Brightwater Medical Centre and Parklands Medical Centre. Our medical teams are happy to assist in raising awareness of diabetes through diagnostic screening and ongoing management of diabetes to help keep you in great health!
22.01.2022 National Carers Week begins today running from Sunday 15th of October to the 21st, dedicated to acknowledging carers throughout Australia. There are over 2.7 million family and friend carers in Australia providing 36 million hours of care and support every week to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug and/or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail. The replacement value of that unpaid care is $1.1 billion per week...! The theme and objective for National Carers Week is to highlight these incredible figures. By letting people know how many carers there are in Australia, the hours of care provided each week and the value of that care, Carers Count aims to raise awareness of the contribution made by carers. You can stay updated with National Carers Week by following @CarersNSW on Instagram and Facebook, or by following #carerscount on twitter. The best way to show carers how much they count to Australia is to say thanks and help build a carer-friendly Australia. You can easily say thanks too by writing on the carer pledge wall by clicking the following link!
21.01.2022 The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) is inviting people aged 50-74 to screen for bowel cancer with a free, simple test at home. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with around one in 23 Australians developing bowel cancer during their lifetime. The NBCSP aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer through the early detection of the disease, by taking advantage of this complimentary test. Government health authorities are asking for ...more people to take advantage of this service with still many people within Australia not returning the complimentary screening test for bowel cancer. Many lives can be saved through early detection by completing this screening test with the ability to detect the presence of bowel cancer before symptoms are even recognized by the individual. You are able to complete the Bowel Cancer screening test in the privacy of your own home, while remaining free and confidential. Complimentary tests are sent to the Australian population to people over 50. If you are not eligible for a free kit you can book in with your doctor to request a test kit. For more information visit the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program website or view this short informative Bowel Cancer screening clip provided by the Australian government.
21.01.2022 Flu shots are now available at all three of our clinics! Feel free to call or visit our websites and book appointments online - Bundilla Clinic 5444 2666 or Brightwater Medical Centre 5493 2888 or Parklands Medical Centre 5491 2888.
20.01.2022 Helping Friends Through Heartbreak - Right and Wrong Ways In May 2015, Sheryl Sandberg’s husband Dave Goldberg died suddenly. Her second book, Option B, opens with his death. Along with research presented by coauthor Adam Grant, it goes on to share the Facebook exec and mum’s experience working through her grief.... In an episode of Business Insider’s podcast Success! How I Did It, Business Insider US editor in chief Alyson Shontell asked about the awkwardness that can descend upon the friends and family of someone who’s going through a tragedy. Some of the people who are the closest in your life, who you love the most and have the closest relationship with, just don’t say anything about what you’re going through, Shontell said. They don’t want to bring it up they don’t want to upset you. Sandberg answered that, in her experience, this is common, and a mistake she also used to make. I used to think that if someone was going through something hard, if I brought it up I was reminding them, she said. You can’t ‘remind me’ I lost Dave. You can’t remind someone that their child is sick. You can’t remind someone their dad went to jail or their mum is in trouble or they just lost their job. It’s not possible to remind anyone of that. She found herself in an awkward position: Everyone knew that her husband had died, and she knew that they knew it, and that they weren’t saying anything because they didn’t want to remind her. I just felt like there was this huge elephant following me everywhere, she said. It’s not just death again, it’s all of those examples I just shared. I think one of the lessons for me is that acknowledging pain is so powerful. And what’s the right way to acknowledge it? Not sugar-coating it, not ‘I know you’re going to get through this’ because sometimes you’re not but ‘I know you’re scared and I know this is hard, and we’re going to get through it together,' she said. The power of acknowledgement and the power of we. Not ‘You’re going to get through this.’ ‘We’re going get through this.' Read more at https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-be-more-supportive-2
19.01.2022 Heading overseas? Our Mooloolaba clinic is certified for providing travel vaccinations. Make sure you protect yourself and your family against nasties floating around your holiday destinations. Depending on the countries and regions and time of year you plan to visit you may need protection against: Hepatitis A / B Typhoid Cholera... Rabies Influenza Other domestic immunizations to keep up to date include: tetanus diptheria whooping cough measles Some vaccines need to be given up to 8 weeks before departure. More information on recommended travel vaccines for different countries can be found here. Most of us have been overseas and been smitten with traveller's diarrhea and we can provide advise and treatment for that too. Feel free to call Bundilla Clinic to organize your vaccinations at 5444 2666.
18.01.2022 We Need Another GP! If you are a GP or know one that is keen to make a change we would love to chat about joining our Parklands team. All three clinics in our A...live & Kicking Medical group have very high nurse to GP support levels. All clinics are equipped with the latest equipment and personnel training is up to date. Pathology and pharmacy adjoin the clinic. All our clinics use BP clinical software. We have 36,000 patients in our A&K group. The single greatest source of our new patients is referrals from friends and family, which is testimony to how highly patients regard our medical teams. We are professionals and skilled at dealing with the smallest issue to the most distressing cases, but also happy and ready to share a laugh where appropriate! When you work hard it is important to have time off to recharge, so we are very accommodating with holidays. Clinic hours of operation are designed for lifestyle, with no after-hours or weekend work. What's the point of living near all our gorgeous beaches if we never see them? Enjoy life surfing, swimming, kayaking, kite surfing, fishing, diving or ... just relaxing with family and friends Our top priority is talking to a VR GP about joining our team at Parklands Medical Centre within 30-60 days. If this sounds interesting please call/text managing director Kath Davis this week at 0413209486 or email [email protected]. * We are not DWS clinics but if you are nearing 18 months to the end of your moratorium we could rotate you through 6 month posts at all three clinics at which time you could settle at your favourite one!
18.01.2022 The Alive and Kicking group is looking for an experienced practice nurse to join their team. Alive and Kicking Medical Practices have three locations across the Sunshine Coast! Key Responsibilities: -Be an integral part of a team as well as working autonomously -Manage a busy treatment room while supporting other clinical/clerical staff -Demonstrate a high level of motivation with focus on the health needs of our patients... -Focus on improving the health outcomes of our patients in a friendly environment -Clinical Experience -Best Practice medical software experience is desirable -Strong knowledge of health assessments and chronic disease management -Excellent communication skills and exposure to triage -High level of understanding of immunisations, travel vaccinations and catch-up immunisations -Experience with coal board and pre-employment medicals desirable If you are ready to join our motivated professional team, please send your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] **Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted
16.01.2022 Yay, we've just issued our first Alive & Kicking Medical eNewsletter! Visitors to our three medical centre websites over the past months were invited to subscribe, and ... they received their first issue today! Our goal is to share upbeat interesting stories to brighten your day. Feel free to sign up today by clicking the link below. If you later feel it is not for you, no problem, just unsubscribe. Easy! This issue covered an interesting range of topics from Laughter to Travel Vaccines to Tiredness to Disabled Car Parks. http://eepurl.com/dN1M-k
16.01.2022 Now Hiring for immediate start Registered Nurse required for Medical Practices across the Sunshine Coast, ideal location in Mooloolaba. Ideal candidate would have general practice experience and be available 4- 5 days a week with no weekend work required.... Current registration with AHPRA essential. Working knowledge of Best Practice ideal. Candidates with experience in Chronic Disease management and Holistic Health Assessments desirable. For any enquiries or to apply forward your CV with covering letter to [email protected]
15.01.2022 Men's Health Week 2017 is 12th to 18th June. Its a perfect time for blokes that tend to neglect themselves to book in for a ROADWORTHY check. Call or book online at any one of our three GP clinics on the Sunshine Coast for a checkup! Or read a bit more about men's health checks here... http://www.aliveandkickingmedicalpractices.com.au/mens-heal
15.01.2022 A huge shout out for Dr Simon Brown - the newest member of our medical team at Bundilla starting Monday!
14.01.2022 R U OK? "R U OK?Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that we’ve all got what it takes to ask, are you ok? and support those struggling with life. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask." See the short animation on how to ask the question and make sure those around you are ok. Visit www.ruok.org.au to find out more about this crucial organisation. https://youtu.be/TgweO_eY284 If you need to book an appointment with your doctor please call our clinics or book online
14.01.2022 Its DonateLife Week. 1,400 Australians are waiting for a life-saving transplant. Take time this #DonateLife Week to join the Australian Organ Donor Register online and discuss your donation decision with loved ones. Check out donatelife.gov.au for info about becoming an organ and tissue donor. #makeitcount
13.01.2022 https://moteam.co/alive-kicking-medical?mc=1 Men are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. They're dying too young much before their time. This year, I'm taking action by raising funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Donate today and we can be the difference. We can stop men dying too young. Donate to Help the Alive and Kicking Team raise awareness
12.01.2022 Casual RN /EEN required for Medical Group with 4 locations across the Sunshine Coast. Hours and Days of work flexible for the ideal candidate. Current registration with AHPRA essential.... Working knowledge of Best Practice ideal. Candidates with experience in Chronic Disease management and Holistic Health Assessments desirable. For any enquiries or to apply forward your CV with covering letter to [email protected]
11.01.2022 If you usually reach for Paracetamol when aches and pains set in, you might want to have a look at these findings on long-term Paracetamol use: http://bit.ly/1M7ukOu
09.01.2022 The Alive and Kicking group is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their team. Key Responsibilities *Be an integral part of a team as well as working autonomously *Manage a busy treatment room while supporting other clinical/clerical staff ... *Demonstrate a high level of motivation with focus on the health needs of our patients *Focus on improving the health outcomes of our patients in a friendly environment Clinical Experience *Best Practice medical software experience is desirable *Strong knowledge of Health Assessments and Chronic Disease Management *Excellent communication skills and exposure to triage *High level of understanding of immunisations, travel vaccinations and catch-up immunisations *Experience with coal Board and pre-employment medicals desirable If you are ready to join our motivated professional team please send your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] **Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted
09.01.2022 Heralded for its long list of health benefits, the Paleo Diet has made its way into the mainstream over the past few years. Converts are raving about the diet in their social circles and gyms, leaving many of us wondering what exactly is this Paleo diet we keep hearing all about? So we took a look! http://bit.ly/1La3G90
06.01.2022 My Health Record is a great way to ensure your healthcare providers have access to your important health information from one place. "Having a My Health Record means your important health information like allergies, current conditions and treatments, medicine details, pathology reports or diagnostic imaging scan reports can be digitally stored in one place. Healthcare providers like doctors, specialists and hospital staff can see these details online from anywhere at any time when they need to, such as in an accident or emergency." If you're interested in having your health record uploaded please ask your friendly doctor in your next appointment. To find out more please visit https://myhealthrecord.gov.au//p/Content/find-out-benefits
04.01.2022 Alive and Kicking Medical Practices are looking for an Experienced Practice Nurse- Registered Nurse, to join the team. Key Responsibilities *Be an integral part of a team as well as working autonomously *Manage a busy treatment room while supporting other clinical/clerical staff ... *Responsible for key clinical duties including the running of the treatment room, ordering and maintaining sufficient stores and vaccine stock, cold chain management, care planning and sterilising procedures *Demonstrate a high level of motivation with focus on improving the health outcomes of our patients in a friendly environment *Willingness to contribute to shared learning through professional and practice development Clinical Experience *Current AHPRA Registration *Best Practice medical software experience is desirable *Experience in general practice (minimum 2 years) and nurse management is desirable *Strong knowledge of Health Assessments and Chronic Disease Management *Excellent communication skills and exposure to triage *High level of understanding of immunisations, travel vaccinations and catch-up immunisations *Experience with a fast past environment and able to time manage efficiently If you are ready to join our motivated professional team please send your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] **Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted
02.01.2022 This is a refreshingly upbeat video take on a guy's 'breakup' with Bowel Cancer. June is bowel cancer awareness month and June 21st is Red Apple Day to raise attention to the issue by BowelCancerAustralia.org His first sign of trouble was some blood in his stools once in awhile. If you are concerned, feel free to book with one of our Sunshine Coast doctors for a consultation and followup testing as necessary. www.AliveAndKickingMedicalPractices.com.au
02.01.2022 Doctors Form Oxfam Trailwalker Team! Dr liz (GP at our Brightwater Medical Centre) and Dr Tibby (GP at our Bundilla Clinic) will be participating on 17th June in the Brisbane Oxfam Trailwalker. This is a 100km non-stop walk around D'Aguilar National Park (west of Brisbane) which will see teams walking through the night (up to 48 hours) to raise money for Oxfam). Liz and Tibby’s intrepid team has modestly called itself Blisters On Buderim.... Oxfam Australia works with local communities to help them create their own sustainable solutions to poverty. Together, we are promoting education, ensuring access to clean water, teaching skills to grow food and advocating for their basic rights. By supporting Oxfam Trailwalker, you are making a significant difference to people living in poverty around the world. Oxfam also offers disaster relief and ongoing projects ranging all the way from support for orphans and people affected by HIV in Africa to sustainable farming in Vietnam. Thanks to all patients and staff who have already donated online, bought Easter raffle tickets or dropped coins and bills in the counter-top donation tins at both clinics. Donations can still be made at either clinic or online by clicking the link: http://oxf.tw/23692 Alive & Kicking Medical is proud to support Liz and Tibby and their two teammates John and Jeremy with a donation. We encourage our patients, staff and families to join us in helping the Blisters On Buderim help countless people in communities around the world.
02.01.2022 Congratulations to these two ladies, well done on your graduation! The Alive and Kicking community welcomes you to Registered Nursing
01.01.2022 This Catalyst episode is 8 years old, but the message about the need to spend some time out in the sun every day is still very relevant. It can help deal naturally with everything from joint pain to depression...
01.01.2022 It is Coeliac Awareness Week March 13-20 Are you aware of symptoms that indicate you or someone you know may be gluten intolerant? Anyone with these symptoms should talk to their GP and possibly get tests done. Symptoms and signs that should prompt testing for coeliac disease: Chronic or intermittent gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain,... bloating or flatulence Prolonged fatigue (tired all the time) Iron deficiency anaemia or nutritional deficiency Sudden or unexpected weight loss Dental enamel defects or mouth ulcers Low-trauma fracture or premature osteoporosis Infertility, recurrent miscarriage Abnormal liver function tests (especially elevated transaminases) Peripheral neuropathy, ataxia or epilepsy More information at Coeliac Australia at http://www.coeliac.org.au/symptoms/
