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Bomaderry Creek Health Centre

Locality: Bomaderry, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4413 2325

Address: 1A 320 Princes Highway 2541 Bomaderry, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bchc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Today, NSW Health has announced that everyone above age 12 (include over 60) can now have Pfizer vaccines. Let’s get back to the things we love. Don’t delay, please book your COVID-19 vaccination online at meroostfp.com.au ... MEROO ST FAMILY PRACTICE still has appointments available this Friday 1st October 2021.

21.01.2022 Bomaderry Creek Health Centre is open every Saturday from 830am to 1pm. Call us on 4413 2325 for appointment or book online at bchc.com.au.

17.01.2022 Bomaderry Creek Health Centre will be opening on 5th August. We bulk bill all patients. Open 6 days a week.

16.01.2022 WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE? Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. Your blood pressure will go up and down naturally throughout the day depending on what you are doing, especially if you are doing exercise. Easy steps you can put into action today to help lower your blood pressure include: Making regular appointments with your doctor Make fresh foods the main part of your diet... Avoid high salt foods Use herbs and spices instead of salt and sauces Limit alcohol Be physically active High blood pressure can be silent, so it is important to get regular blood pressure checks at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre (02) 4413 2325

15.01.2022 How can you prevent heart disease? There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. You can help reduce your risk of heart disease by making positive changes to your lifestyle.... High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can increase your chance of developing heart disease. Understand your risk by seeing your GP for a Heart Health Check. Give us a call on 4413 2325 for an appointment or book online at bchc.com.au

11.01.2022 STROKE PREVENTION What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke. You can't reverse the years or change your family history, but there are many other stroke risk factors that you can controlprovided that you're aware of them. Knowledge is power. If you know that a particular risk factor is sabotaging your health and predisposing you to a higher risk of stroke, ...you can take steps to alleviate the effects of that risk. See our doctors at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre (02) 4413 2325 for an assessment. HOW TO PREVENT 1. Lower blood pressure 2. Lose weight 3. Exercise more 4. If you drink do it in moderation 5. Treat atrial fibrillation 6. Treat diabetes 7. Quit smoking https://strokefoundation.org.au/.../Learn/facts-and-figures

09.01.2022 WHY SHOULD TEENS GET THE VACCINE? Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is important for young people Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can: ... Protect you from catching COVID-19 Reduce your risk of severe disease or long-term side effects Help you get back to, or keeping you studying at school, college or university Reconnect you with family and friends Get you back to doing the things you love, like going to sports, concerts, parties, and travel. We have PFIZER VACCINE CLINIC at MEROO ST FAMILY PRACTICE on Friday/Saturday afternoon. Please book online at meroostfp.com.au

09.01.2022 Today, PFIZER VACCINATION appointments are still available at MEROO ST FAMILY PRACTICE. You can book online at meroostfp.com.auToday, PFIZER VACCINATION appointments are still available at MEROO ST FAMILY PRACTICE. You can book online at meroostfp.com.au

09.01.2022 Wishing you a joyous and safe festive season. Thank you for your kind wishes and supports. Appreciation from team of BCHCWishing you a joyous and safe festive season. Thank you for your kind wishes and supports. Appreciation from team of BCHC

09.01.2022 Are you in the 45-49 year old age group? Do you have at least one of the following (or other) risk factors that could lead to a chronic disease later in life? high blood pressure family history of disease (e.g. Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes)... inadequate exercise high cholesterol smoking overweight If yes, you could be eligible for a free health check. Give us a call on 4413 2325. The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease. Afterall, it is better to avoid disease than to treat it. this health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and your doctor and nurse can support you. Bomaderry Creek Health Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am to 530pm and also Saturday from 830am to 1pm.

08.01.2022 HOW DO I CHECK MYSELF FOR MELANOMA? The colour is not the same all over but may have differing shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of red, white, or blue in size, shape or colour and is normally noticed over several weeks or months. The ABCDE guidelines provide a useful way to monitor your skin and detect the early signs of melanoma. Please note that this is just a guide and melanoma may present with different characteristics. This is why regular skin checks from... a professional are so important. Please seek expert advice if you notice any of the following: A is for ASYMMETRY: One-half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other. B is for BORDER irregularity: The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. C is for COLOUR variation: The colour is not the same all over but may have differing shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of red, white, or blue. e in size, shape or colour and is normally noticed over several weeks or months. D is for DIAMETER: The area is larger than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil eraser) or is growing larger. E is for EVOLVING: Changes in size, shape, colour, elevation, or another trait (such as itching, bleeding or crusting).(This last point is likely the strongest of all of the warning signs) Talk to your doctor or call Bomaderry Creek Health Centre on 4413 2325 to make an appointment with our skin cancer expert Dr Terry Miller for a skin check.

08.01.2022 MEN'S HEALTH at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre (02) 4413 2325 Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Here are the top five things to know and do.... 1. Spend time with people who make you feel good. Stay connected. Your mates are important and spending time with them is good for you. Catch up regularly, check-in and make time. 2. Talk, more. You don’t need to be an expert and you don’t have to be the sole solution, but being there for someone, listening and giving your time can be life-saving. 3. Know the numbers. At 50, talk to your doctor at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for you to have a PSA test. If you are of African or Caribbean descent or have a father or brother with prostate cancer, you should be having this conversation at 45. Know your numbers, know your risk, talk to your doctor. 4. Know thy nuts. Simple. Get to know what’s normal for your testicles. Give them a check regularly and go to the doctor if something doesn’t feel right. 5. Move, more. Add more activity to your day. Do more of what makes you feel good. Take a walking meeting Park further away from the station Get off the bus a stop or two earlier Instead of the lift, take the stairs Cycle to work instead of driving

07.01.2022 DEMENTIA September is Dementia Awareness Month. Dementia is the second leading cause of death among Australians and the leading cause of death among Australian females. ... Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease of the brain with progressive damage to brain cells, which causes dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in Australia, accounting for about two-thirds of cases. A number of factors contribute to the development of the disease, including environmental, genetic and health factors. Understanding the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease can help you to make decisions about potential strategies for risk reduction. Diagnosis can be difficult, but an early visit to the doctor is critical. People with Alzheimer’s disease differ in the patterns of problems they experience and in the speed with which their abilities deteriorate, as they move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment can help with memory and thinking problems, depression and sleep disturbances, but there is no cure. This year’s theme: TOGETHER WE CAN ENSURE NO ONE FACES DEMENTIA ALONE This highlights the need for our doctors at MEROO ST FAMILY PRACTICE (02) 4421 4655 to reach out to people with dementia in our community to let them know they are not alone.

06.01.2022 Today is #RUOKDay, a friendly reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Heart health can impact on your mental health. If you know someone living with heart disease or recovering from a heart incident, you can help on R U OK? day and beyond, just by asking the question. ... Asking someone Are you OK? however isn’t always easy. To start you can follow R U OK Day simple 4-step method to check in with someone: Ask R U OK? Listen to their response with an open mind Encourage action; and Check in to see how they are doing Responding to R U OK? is just the start of a conversation that builds connection and can help you feel less alone in your experience. Call us now on (02) 4413 2325 to arrange for your Heart Health Check with one of our doctors. #HeartFoundation

06.01.2022 I would like to introduce to you Dr Tim Benjamin. He will be one of the doctors working at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre. Dr Tim Benjamin GP MD, FRACGP... Dr Timothy Benjamin completed his medical training in 2005 and moved to Australia in 2008. He worked in Wodonga Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital for 6 years before working as a GP in Merimbula in 2014. He moved to Bomaderry in January 2018 with his wife Jega and their children, and has been working at our other surgery Meroo St Family Practice at Bomaderry since. He is interested in all aspects of general practice and welcomes new patients.

05.01.2022 CASE LOCATIONS - Meroo St Family Practice and Bomaderry Creek Health Centre Both practices were confirmed this evening by NSW Health as COVID exposure sites. The times of exposure are: Meroo - 27th SEP 21 12:34 -1:30pm... Bomaderry - 29th SEP 21 4:30 - 5:00pm All patients affected have been contacted directly and notified of their casual contact status. All affected staff have undergone testing and are isolating until receiving a negative result. Both centers have undergone a deep clean. We wish to inform patients that due to the exposure impact: Bomaderry Creek will be closed until staff have received a negative result and can returned to work on Friday 8th October - unless further directions are received from Public Health Meroo Street will continue to operate with a team that were no affected by this exposure. Please be patient with the remaining skeleton staff that are able to work as they are doing the work of a whole team

05.01.2022 Call us at (02) 4413 2325 to get a Home Medicines Review (HMR) Do you know your medicines? If medicines aren’t used properly, or if the wrong ones are used together, the results can be serious. Each year more than 140,000 Australians have to go to hospital with problems caused by their medicine. In up to 69% of these cases, the problem could have been avoided. Older people are particularly at risk.... The Home Medicines Review (HMR) Program was developed in response to this problem. It is funded by the Australian government and managed by the Pharmacy Programs Administrator. A Home Medicines Review involves your GP and an accredited pharmacist of your choice. Your GP writes a referral to the pharmacist. A pharmacist conducts an interview, preferably in your home, and then writes a report for to the GP. The GP will discuss any recommendations with you and may make appropriate changes to your medicines. The solutions may involve: showing you how to take your medicines correctly explaining why and when to take them explaining where they should be stored explaining what to expect when taking them outlining what problems you should report to the GP checking that prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and vitamins are appropriate to take together clarifying any confusion with generic medicines giving you some help so you can remember to take your medicines changing your medicines. Who should have a Home Medicines Review? Reviews are particularly useful for people who: take more than five medicines a day have recently spent time in hospital are concerned about their medicines are confused about their medicines do not always remember to take their medicines. How much does it cost? The pharmacist’s review and report is paid for by the Australian government, so it will not cost you anything. If you (or someone you care for) might benefit from having a Home Medicines Review, talk to your GP at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre for organising one. #npsmedicinewise

04.01.2022 BOMADERRY CREEK HEALTH CENTRE "The name represents our respect for what was, a local traditional meeting place. It’s location which is within one day walk to the escarpment and one day walk to the coast and right near the creek made it ideal. Bomaderry Creek regional park is just across the road and it is a great walking track for locals to enjoy.... We feel it is important to understand the community demographic to feel connected. Services our surgery will be offering which we hope to build on our GP, practice nurse, pathology, podiatry, dietitian BBC and exercise physiologist. We are currently looking for GP’s, allied health or other services to come on board to complement our existing staff. During CoViD-19 pandemic, we will be offering telephone, telehealth consultations and face to face if needed. We will also be welcoming face to face appointments. Strict social distancing measure will apply to keep our staff and patients safe. Appointments can be made via our website www.bchc.com.au or via the Health engine booking app. We will be bulk-billing for all patients. " Angela Walder Practice Manager of Bomaderry Creek Health Centre and Meroo St Family Practice

03.01.2022 Medical Receptionist This position is full time (38 hours). The successful applicant will have minimum 12 months experience in general practice using Best Practice software. The role will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support activities. During your employment, you will be involved in: Greeting patients and visitors to the practice Manage appointment books... Manage reminder/recall lists Liaise with Medicare and external providers Answer, manage and redirect incoming telephone calls in a friendly and professional manner Maintain office supplies/consulting room supplies General office duties Provide assistance to the team as required Open, scan and distribute incoming mail Entering data in our Patient Medical Records Management system Contribute to the preparation of invoices, reports and correspondence Accounts payable, accounts receivable and scan filing Word Processing To be successful in this role you will: Be enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Be able to show empathy Have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Have experience using Best Practice Software Show meticulous attention to detail Provide exceptional customer service in person and over the phone Be able to balance competing priorities and tasks, while ensuring timely service Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent presentation Can do attitude and show initiative Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please email your coverletter and Resume to [email protected] See more

02.01.2022 We are excited to announce that BaiMed Physiotherapists will be joining us starting from next Tuesday 1 December. Please call our reception on 4413 2325 for further information and appointment. BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY... 1 Pain Relief: Physiotherapy helps in reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. 2 Strength Training: Physiotherapy strengthen the muscles which help in controlling pain 3 Posture Correction: Correcting posture helps in relieving pain from neck and back. 4 Increase Range of Motion of Joint: Conditions like frozen shoulder or post-fracture stiffness. 5 Improve Cardio: Respiratory function- breathing exercises, limb physiotherapy and chest physiotherapy helps improving cardio-respiratory function. 6 Increase Coordination: Physiotherapy helps in improving coordination in various conditions like Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy .... 7 Improve Balance to Reduce Risk of Fall 8 Maintain Activity of Daily Living: In cases like rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The physiotherapist helps in modifying the activities according to the condition. 9 Life-Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: Improve the quality of life-rehabilitation of stroke patients helps in improving their quality of life. Early consultation of stroke patients with a physiotherapist can give 100 per cent recoveries in patients. 10 Sports Injuries: Physiotherapy helps in sports injuries- on the field as well as off the field. Conditions like knee ligament injury, meniscal injury, rotator cuff injury, ankle sprains and so on. 11 Pre and Post Surgery: Knee replacements, hip replacements, kidney transplant and other surgeries. 12 Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patients: Rehabilitation of the cancer patients like maintaining their muscle power, improving lung patency and motivating the patients. 13 Ergonomic Classes: Office workers should attend ergonomic classes to maintain good posture.

01.01.2022 WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes is an ongoing health condition where your body's usual ways of controlling your blood glucose levels don't work properly. When your body breaks down food, your blood sugar level rises. The cells in your body absorb this sugar into your bloodstream using a hormone called insulin and use it for energy.... Diabetes is the third biggest cause of increased health loss in Australia over the past 30 years. How Does Diabetes Affect Your Heart? CVD - such as heart attack and stroke is the main cause of death among people with diabetes. If you have diabetes, you will be up to four times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people who don't. Around 30% people with type 2 diabetes also have CVD. Over time, high blood sugar levels from diabetes can damage the blood vessels in your heart, making them more likely to develop fatty deposits. The longer you have diabetes, the higher the chances are that you will develop heart disease. How You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Heart Disease? Taking medications to control diabetes as prescribed by your doctors Eating a varied balanced diet of healthy foods Being physically active (ideally for at least 30minutes, most days of the week) Managing your cholesterol and blood pressure levels Being smoke-free Limiting your alcohol intake Call our doctors at Bomaderry Creek Health Centre (02) 4413 2325 for an Annually Diabetes Check Up. #HeartFoundationAu https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/abou/what-is-diabetes/