Gladstone Park Medical Clinic in Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia | Family medicine practice

Gladstone Park Medical Clinic

Locality: Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9330 2533

Address: 232 Mickleham Road 3043 Tullamarine, VIC, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 When was the last time you saw your GP for a health & wellness check? While our everyday life has come to a standstill, it’s important to keep your health in check. Whether you’re due for a routine check-up, have a chronic health condition or need screening tests performed, it is very important that you make an appointment with your GP.... We are available everyday of the week and weekends for face-to-face & telephone consultations, and have taken precautions in our clinic to ensure the safety of our staff and patients. To book an appointment, please call the clinic on 9330 2533 or book online at https://www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au

19.01.2022 A high risk of thunderstorm asthma is forecast today If you have asthma or suffer from hay fever, stay indoors if possible and make sure you have your preventer medicine & reliever inhaler with you at all times. Thunderstorm asthma can affect people even if they’ve never had asthma. If you have an asthma attack or find it hard to breathe, seek medical attention immediately.... Make sure your written asthma action plan is up to date and includes thunderstorm asthma advice. Speak to your regular GP at GPMC about the best medication for asthma or hay fever plan. To book an appointment please call us on 9330 2533 or book online at www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au

18.01.2022 November 15-21 2020 is National Skin Cancer Action Week This is an important reminder to use sun protection. By using sun protection and preventing sunburn and skin damage you are reducing your risk of skin cancer.... There are five simple things you can do to protect yourself and greatly reduce your risk of skin cancer. - Slip on sun-protective clothing - Slop on SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen at least 20 minutes before you go outdoors and reapply every two hours afterwards - Slap on a broad-brim hat to protect your face, head, neck & ears. - Seek shade - Slide on sunglasses make sure they meet Australian standards A combination of the five measures, along with getting to know your skin and regularly checking for any changes, are key. Patients are able to see their regular doctor at the clinic. All doctors have experience in skin cancer diagnosis, management and perform dermoscopy and other minor surgical procedures. To make an appointment for a Skin Check, please call the clinic on 9330 2533 or book on-line at www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au

15.01.2022 COVID-19 is having a significant impact on our lives and many of us have had to make changes to stop the spread and keep our loved ones and community safe. Some of these changes, such as physical distancing, staying at home and limiting travel, have made many people feel isolated or lonely. You may be having trouble sleeping, feeling anxious or stressed, experiencing mood changes, low energy levels or worrying about the future.... Many people are having similar feelings, and you are not alone. If you’re not feeling like yourself, there are things you can do to feel better like: Keep in touch with family and friends on the phone or using video chat if you can’t get together. Talking to people about how you are feeling can help you feel better Get enough sleep sleep will help your body recharge and manage stress better Eat well and stay active eating healthy foods and exercising is good for mental and physical health. Create a routine that works for you plan your day and have regular sleep and mealtimes. When you’re feeling off, it is important you know where to go for help. If you need help, please make an appointment with your regular GP at GPMC by calling 9330 2533 or book online at www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au In addition the Australian Government’s Head to Health website has information and resources from trusted mental health organisations.

13.01.2022 R U OK? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life.... Learn what to say at www.ruok.org.au

13.01.2022 Your Health Check Aged between 45 & 49 years? Are you at risk of developing a life long health condition?... Are you..... - Over weight OR - a smoker OR - physically inactive on most days? OR do you have....... - High cholesterol, high blood pressure OR - A family history of a chronic disease, such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heart attack, stroke or cancer? Talk to one of our GPs about a health check. Over 45 Health Check is available to people between 45-49 years of age, who are at risk of developing a chronic disease. Having a health check enables your GP to calculate your risk of developing certain chronic conditions. If the signs are detected early enough the disease can be prevented or its onset delayed adding years of quality to your life. To book your Health Assessment, please call the clinic on 9330 2533 or book online - www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au

10.01.2022 Women's Health Week Women lead increasingly busy lives, balancing work, family and social commitments with very little time to focus on their own health and well-being. With the impact of COVID-19, it's now more important than ever to take care of your health.... Please remember, health checks don’t have to stop because of lock down, medical tests are a permitted reason for leaving your home. Take the time to check in on your health and book a regular health check, such as mammograms, cervical screening (formally Pap smears). If you've missed a check-up, feel like something isn't quite right or need someone to talk to, make an appointment to see your GP. To make an appointment, please call 9330 2533 or book online - www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au

03.01.2022 Is your child up to date with their vaccinations? Children in Year 7 and Year 10 are due for their next round of vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program. To book an appointment with your GP, please call us on ... 9330 2533 or book on-line at www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au We are open 7 days per week for face-to-face and telehealth consultations.

02.01.2022 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Have you, or someone you know, put off seeing your doctor during the COVID-19 lockdown? Perhaps you are worried about going to a clinic, or think it might be safer to just wait a while? Doctors are concerned that fewer people are getting care when they need it. If something’s not feeling right, please see your GP.... Remember, if you’re in metro Melbourne, seeking medical care is one of the four reasons you can leave home.

02.01.2022 Thunderstorm Asthma With high winds and wet weather forecast this week, there’s an increased risk of thunderstorm asthma. What is thunderstorm asthma?... Thunderstorm asthma is asthma that is triggered by a particular type of thunderstorm when there is high amounts of grass pollen in the air (typically between Oct - Dec). It can result in people wheezing, feeling short of breath, and tight in the chest with coughing. This can be sudden, serious, and even life threatening. If you suffer from asthma, hay fever and need to carry your reliever inhaler with you at all times, it is important to see your doctor to review your medications, update your asthma action/hay fever treatment plan. Thunderstorm asthma can affect people even if they’ve never had asthma. If you have an asthma attack or find it hard to breathe, seek urgent medical attention. To book an appointment with one of our doctors please visit our website www.gladstoneparkmedical.com.au or call 9330 2533. Our clinic is open 7 days per week!