Castle Medical Centres in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Family doctor

Castle Medical Centres

Locality: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8865 0650

Address: 2/336 Old Northern Rd 2154 Castle Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: https://castlehill.castlemedical.com.au

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23.01.2022 Please Facebook private message us if you are unable to get through as our phone lines are currently down. Many thanks for your patience.

22.01.2022 Allied Health Professionals Day Today is the international day to celebrate all of our wonderful Allied Health Professionals, what they do, and why they are so valuable in our community. Castle Medical Centre would like to thank these talented professionals for their care, consideration and services, and their help in adding ease into the lives of our patients.... #AlliedHealthProfessionalsDay | #allied4reason | #strongertogether | #proudtobeAH

20.01.2022 Castle Medical Centre in Castle Hill is a certified Lice Clinic Australia treatment centre. We offer a chemical-free treatment that dehydrates the lice and eggs hassle-free. Our treatment uses a medically approved heated device to dehydrate lice and their eggs. We then perform a completely non-toxic, chemical-free and all-natural comb through to remove the dead lice and eggs.... For further information or to book an appointment call (02) 8865 0650

20.01.2022 Have you had your annual check-up? Regular health assessments are important. They provide a structured way of identifying any health issues or pre-existing conditions, that are potentially preventable or amendable with interventions. Are you 45-49 years of age? It’s a really particular age bracket that we watch carefully. Take the opportunity to complete your 45 49 year health assessment to check if you may be at risk of developing a chronic disease, or are putting up with... a pre-existing condition. What this entails is 30 minutes with a Preventative Health Nurse followed by a double appointment with your GP. Are you 75+ years of age? If you have turned 75 years, are you aware that you are able to have this comprehensive health assessment each year? This aids you in retaining your quality of life for as long as possible by identifying any risks or concerns that we can prevent by early intervention or proactive treatment. An appointment involves one hour with a Preventative Health Nurse followed by a double appointment with your GP. Contact our Preventative Health Team today to find out more about these bulk billed health assessments.

17.01.2022 Our phones are back on line! Many thanks for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to call us on 02 8865 0650

16.01.2022 World Menopause Day Today is World Menopause Day dedicated to raising awareness of menopause and the options available for improving your health and wellbeing during this important, transitional time. If you or someone you know is going through menopause and is feeling lost, we are here to support you today and every day. Call us on 8865 0650 to book an appointment or alternatively visit castlemedical.com.au/castlehill

15.01.2022 Did you know that Osteoporosis can occur at any age with a range of risk factors at play ? The 20th of October is world Osteoporosis day and this year Osteoporosis Australia want Australian men to make bone health a priority. Castle Medical Centre can build a treatment profile around medication, diet and exercise to help assist with maintaining and improving your bone health. ... Please read our clinical team leader, Cathie Hufton’s blog for more information: https://castlehill.castlemedical.com.au/silent-disease-bon/ To book an appointment please call us on 8865 0650 or book via our website today.

15.01.2022 World Mental Health Day We hear you. We see you. And on World Mental Health Day, October 10, we feel you! All of us are experiencing considerable change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the last six months has been difficult to say the least. We continue to be here to advocate for and assist you in your mental health, particularly for those with mental health conditions for whom this time of isolation has been particularly challenging. If you are in need of support, ...please schedule a chat with your GP. If you’re looking for some tools to help you navigate your mental health, please call us today on 8865 0650 to book an appointment.

12.01.2022 Pink Ribbon Day Did you know that every day in Australia around 65 women are told they have breast or gynaecological cancer? This number in itself is staggering. Today, we are wearing pink in support of those women, and closer to home, our patients and staff members who have been affected directly by women’s cancer.... Pink Ribbon Day was established by the Cancer Council with the aim to raise awareness about breast and gynaecological cancers, as well as raise funds for prevention programs, support services and vital cancer research. Please remember to get screened regularly, seek medical advice if you have any questions or concerns, and join the cause in increasing awareness and support in those around you.

09.01.2022 Parents are being warned about super lice. There is an alarming rise of super lice in Australia, due to the overuse of over the counter chemical and pesticide treatments. Lice have become increasingly resistant to the active ingredients used in these treatments and parents now struggle to rid their children of lice and their eggs. Castle Medical Centre have a chemical-free treatment that dehydrates the lice and eggs hassle-free. ... Our treatment uses a medically approved heated device to dehydrate lice and their eggs. We then perform a completely non-toxic, chemical-free and all-natural comb through to remove the dead lice and eggs. The treatment takes approximately 1 hour. See the link below for further information or call (02) 8865 0650 to book an appointment. https://castlehill.castlemedical.com.au/pati.../lice-clinic/ https://7news.com.au//parents-warned-of-checmical-resistan https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSsydney/videos/340741153868411/?v=340741153868411&external_log_id=077e5544-ee9c-4819-b731-877bb9535217&q=7NEWS%20Sydney%20lice

06.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE - We are relocating the COVID19 Castle Hill Respiratory Clinic. The Castle Hill Respiratory Clinic will be closed from 12pm today 14th of Octob...er and will reopen Monday 19th October at the new location. We will be moving across the road from Castle Mall, on 2/268 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill 2154. Operating hours from Monday 19th of October will be: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Sunday Closed In the meantime, if you require a COVID19 test, please present to the closest drive through clinic located on Showground Road, Castle Hill. The drive-through clinic is open from 8am 4pm Monday to Friday. For any further enquiries or to book an appointment please call us on 9634 5000 or visit https://www.hotdoc.com.au//ca/doctors/respiratory-clinic-4

06.01.2022 NSW Health is alerting the public to the following locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates As... outlined today, three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South West Sydney. All three cases are under investigation, with contact tracing underway. People who attended the Fitness First Carlingford Pilates Class on Saturday 3 October from 8:15 am to 9:15 am are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. NSW Health is directly contacting those who attended. NSW Health is assessing potential exposure to COVID-19 of people who attended several other venues. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested even if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. Friday 2 October: Kmart, Narellan Town Centre, Narellan 6 pm to 7 pm Saturday 3 October: Fitness First, Carlingford (all attendees other than those in the pilates class notified above): 8 to 9:15am Sunday 4 October: Penrith Homemaker Centre, Penrith 11 am to 1 pm Sunday 4 October: Guzman y Gomez, Penrith 1:30 pm to 2 pm Sunday 4 October: Home Co, Penrith 2 pm to 2:30 pm Monday 5 October: Westfield Parramatta 9:30 am to 11 am Monday 5 October: Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Castle Hill 12 pm to 1 pm Testing numbers have dropped recently, which is a concern. NSW Health renews its call for increased testing across Sydney, even if you have the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. This is especially important for people across West and South West Sydney with these new cases and after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected fragments of the virus at the North Richmond and West Camden treatment plants. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

04.01.2022 Australian Food Safety Week One good thing that COVID has delivered Reducing the amount of foodborne disease lies in our practices in handling, cooking and storing food. Since COVID19, everyone washes or sanitises their hands more often. And according to the National Notifiable Disease Network, rates of salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis and E-coli, like other infectious diseases, have reduced since the pandemic began. It’s likely that this is due to our new and improved handw...ashing and social distancing practices. Food Safety Information Council want to build on that good consumer behaviour so we can all continue to reduce the amount of foodborne disease. Discover more about the safety of food, fridge and lunchbox safety, and handy tips leading up to the entertaining season this summer. Visit https://foodsafety.asn.au/

03.01.2022 How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely during COVID-19: Do’s and don’ts

03.01.2022 World Diabetes Day Did you know that over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable, and one in two adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed? Today is World Diabetes Day. This year it focuses on promoting the role of nurses in the prevention and management of diabetes. Our preventative health nurses play a key role in tackling the risk factors for type 2 diabetes for our patients, helping to balance their lifestyles with healthy eating, exercise and wellbeing to prevent the condit...ion. Ask to speak to our Preventative Health team today to find out how we can assist you in preventing or managing diabetes.

03.01.2022 ‘NSW Health is calling on people in the Rouse Hill area to get tested if they have even the mildest COVID-19 symptoms after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected traces of the virus in the area.‘ The Castle Hill Respiratory Clinic is free and offers on-site pathology tests for those with cold or flu-like symptoms. We are located across the road from the mall and open from 8am-5pm on Mondays, and 8am-12pm Tuesday-Saturday.... Click the link below to book an appointment. https://www.hotdoc.com.au//castle-hill-respiratory/doctors

03.01.2022 EXTENDED HOURS AT THE RESPIRATORY CLINIC Due to the demand for patients to be seen in the Respiratory Clinic, our clinic will be open from 8am-5pm until Friday the 13th of November for anyone experiencing flu like symptoms. Please DO NOT go to Castle Hill Medical Centre.... Parking is available in the Terminus Street carpark at Castle Mall shops. If you then walk up "Unknown Soldiers Lane" next to Hillside Tavern, you will see the clinic across the road. It is located at 2/268 Old Northern Road next to the Rug Gallery. To book an appointment, please visit the link below: https://www.hotdoc.com.au//castle-hill-respirator/doctors

02.01.2022 If your child is sick, keep them at home. For children under 5 years, if they have symptoms like a runny nose, fever, cough or sore throat, call your GP. In an... emergency, please call 000 or go to your closest emergency department. For more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

01.01.2022 Did you now you can now request a video consultation with your GP at any time? Castle Medical Centre uses AHGP (Any Hour GP) for online video consultations. The innovative app is available to download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. It’s so easy to use. Simply download the app for your phone or tablet to get started and follow the prompts. If you would like to book a video health consult with your GP, click the link below for further instructions:... https://castlehill.castlemedical.com.au/ahgp-telehealth-app/