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Growlife Medical

Locality: Highgate Hill

Phone: +61 7 3036 4081

Address: 109 Gladstone Road 4101 Highgate Hill, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our SongLife Connections Music Therapy Program is back in the swing of connecting our community: We use social connection and song to build relationships between and within families. No matter whether your child has sleep issues, special needs, or is going well and you just want to be part of a thriving community, SongLife Connections is for everyone with a child under 4. Songlife runs weekly at Growlife Medical Sherwood and Highgate Hill, and children are matched to a group ...by developmental stage. Learn why everyone is jumping on board, by reading more here: https://www.growmedical.com.au/songlife-connections

25.01.2022 Tongue Tie Myths: an industry has sprung up offering to solve a range of problems by treating tongue tie. The take home message? Dont let marketing of tongue tie treatment get in the way of proper medical assessment and care for your baby. We are seeing increasing numbers of parents who have been told their baby has a problem requiring painful laser or surgery, when this is often not necessary. Fortunately, several medical bodies have now collaborated, and confirmed what mos...t doctors already knew: many children have undergone unnecessary laser procedures. Occasionally, true tongue tie is present, and can be quickly and painlessly treated. As a GP and qualified lactation consultant, Dr Sonja Morgan answers your questions in a new blog. She is skilled in assessment of feeding difficulties and can treat a tongue tie if needed. Mostly, what is needed is careful assessment and assistance with other issues. At Growlife Medical, we are leading a change of how General Practice healthcare is delivered, and have a created a tiered approach to breastfeeding help starting with free drop in clinics and parents groups for all, to individualised treatment by in clinic midwives, GPs, and home visiting lactation consultants. Read Dr Morgans blog on tongue tie here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au//help-my-baby-has-a-tongue-

25.01.2022 Brisbane winters are perfect for a play in the park & Growlife Medical parent groups are back face to face this Thursday 9th July. Meet up at Orleigh Park 68 Hill End Terrace, West End @ 1.30 pm for a romp in the sun. Look out for Kay (in red top front & centre below).

24.01.2022 Dr Jane Herbert is now on maternity leave. We miss her already & cant wait to meet the new addition to her family!

24.01.2022 This is Robyn Curtis, our Accredited Practising Dietitian. She draws on the latest scientific evidence to provide practical information on how to feed our children to ensure healthy growth and eating habits. Robyn runs Child Nutrition Classes and sees patients in individual consultations. For more info, check out our website!

24.01.2022 Great to see Dr Nargis Reza at Growlife Medical Sherwood leading the way on infection control! Remember, with community spread of Covid on the rise in Victoria, we may see cases appear in Brisbane. You wont know until its too late. Keep your distance, wash your hands and stay home if youre unwell.

23.01.2022 We love you Norma! What a fantastic contribution to the West End Community; a great example of putting others before self. Read more >>> https://westender.com.au/a-community-has-to-look-after-its-

23.01.2022 Dr Leila McFerran has provided continuity and connection to generations of Brisbane families, and we are proud to announce that due to popular demand, she is increasing her hours at Growlife Medical to full time from early August. If you are a long term patient of Dr McFerrans and dont currently see her at Growlife, youre welcome to have an initial consult to setup your record with us. Our nursing staff will help with taking your baseline height, weight, blood pressure and medical history to ensure you have a smooth transition. Find out more and book online >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/dr-leila-mcferran

23.01.2022 Children need to move to explore their body and navigate the world. The benefits are myriad. Music and dance are a great way to share joy between parent and child! https://www.abc.net.au//making-musical-children:-/10424236

23.01.2022 A parents job is to provide nutritious food. A childs responsibility is to decide how much to eat. What do you think? Read the article linked and post your comments below ... https://www.growmedical.com.au//why-does-my-toddlers-appet

23.01.2022 Dr Rob Kelly is professional in everything he does. On any topic, Rob gives considered and insightful input, which is one of the qualities that makes him a great family GP. It also means we all love working with him. Robs local connection, commitment to family and community and his preparedness to see things through to a conclusion means it is no wonder that he is so popular as a family doctor. Dr Kelly consults regularly on a weekend, and is consulting this Saturday.

22.01.2022 What are our top tips on Breastfeeding? Lactation consultants Di Walsh, Sonja Morgan and our parents group facilitator Kay Whitby put together a short list of ideas - and links to our breastfeeding article series. Take a look here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/blog/breastfeeding-tips

21.01.2022 SongLife Connections families please note that sessions at Highgate Hill are cancelled for the remainder of the term. Families are welcome to attend at Sherwood & will be contacted via email. Please contact either clinic if you wish to transfer your booking to Sherwood. We regret we are unable to offer Monday sessions.

21.01.2022 During the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is so important we continue to provide our children a feeling of safety and protection. Our group music therapy program is running regularly at Sherwood with Amy Cooper. The lyrics of this song "every little cell in my body is happy" are designed to help your child feel well, and help you connect with your child through music. Be sure to join Amy or Jeanette for SongLife Connections if you have a child under 4! https://www.growmedical.com.au/songlife-connections

21.01.2022 Such a great cause. Yalari are creating intergenerational change by providing educational scholarships for secondary school students with an Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander background. Their first ever giving day has only one hour left... take a look!

21.01.2022 Our mission is to grow Australias healthiest communities. This requires care at every stage, but starting young and fostering social connection are two of the most important ways to get there. Thats why we run weekly parents groups free for everyone, even if you arent a Growlife Medical family. Why not drop in and join us? https://www.growmedical.com.au/parents-group

20.01.2022 Postnatal depression is very common and affects dads too. Make sure you check in with the men in your life!

20.01.2022 Dr Sonja Morgan and Midwife Alison Chambers will be running our Shared Medical Appointment this Friday at 12pm. This session is Bulk-Billed and a fantastic opportunity to seek expert advice on your bubs sleeping, feeding or general health concerns in a group setting. Find out more here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/shared-medical-appointments

19.01.2022 As restrictions ease in Queensland, we must remain vigilant about social distancing. With rising cases of COVID in Victoria and spillover to NSW, it is inevitable that we will see cases here at home. Remember - wash your hands, keep your distance, and stay home if unwell. Please dont gather in large groups for your own and our communitys sake.

19.01.2022 This year has seen many try new ways of delivering healthcare to best serve the needs of our community and maintain its safety. As Brisbane's leader in Telehealth Consults, Growlife Medical provides easy and secure telehealth with your doctor. Our online telehealth consultations avoid the need for face to face consultations in some cases. Most importantly, initial consultations related to cold and flu symptoms are done via telehealth. All Growlife Medical Doctors in all or our general practice locations are available for telehealth consults. To book a telehealth consultation, call us now on (07) 3154 2393 or book via our usual online bookings page >> https://www.growmedical.com.au/bookings

18.01.2022 Come & join us, its perfect weather for a play in the park. Our parent groups meet every Thursday & all parents & carers are welcome. We have an interesting mix of guest speakers, topics & purely social gatherings hosted by Kay Whitby. Details in the Parent Group Facebook or website pages.

18.01.2022 Southern Brisbane COVID Case at the Glen Hotel Eight Mile Plains, related to the NSW Northern Beaches Cluster Public Health Advice - Queensland A NSW resident was tested in Brisbane on 17 December with a positive result received last night. The case is connected to the Northern Beaches cluster. Advice from the Queensland Chief Health Officer today is as follows:... Anyone on flight VA925 arriving into Brisbane Airport at 9.30 am on 16 December, if they develop symptoms, should immediately get themselves tested. Contact tracing for passengers in rows in front, behind and either side of the positive case is already underway. Anyone who visited The Glen Hotel in Eight Mile Plains after 11.30 am on the 16 December, if they develop symptoms, should immediately get themselves tested. Contact tracing is already underway for close contacts of the positive case. Contact tracing is also underway on the Sunshine Coast however no broad contact is believed to have occurred there. However, Dr Young has also asked that anyone in Queensland who has any symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 should come forward to get tested. Because of the rapidly escalating cluster in New South Wales, the CHO has declared the Local Government Areas of Sydney’s Northern Beaches as a hotspot. This means: Anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region on or since Friday 11 December 2020 and is already in Queensland should get tested and quarantine in their home or accommodation for 14 days from the date they left the area. Anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region on or since Friday 11 December 2020 and arrives in Queensland on a flight from Sydney after midnight on Thursday 17 December must get tested and quarantine in their home or accommodation for 14 days from the date they left the area. Anyone who was in the Northern Beaches region on or since Friday 11 December 2020 and arrives in Queensland on a flight from Sydney after 1 am Saturday 19 December 2020 must go into hotel quarantine at their own expense for 14 days. A list of venues can be found here https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing with more information available here https://www.qld.gov.au//current-sta/urgent-covid-19-update

17.01.2022 Welcome Dr Fang-Wei Chen! Dr Chen has joined our Grow Medical Highgate Hill General Practice, now that Dr Jane Herbert has gone on maternity leave. It is good timing, as Dr Chen has just returned from maternity leave herself, after previously being a Doctor at Sinnamon Park Medical Centre. Fang-Wei will continue to be part of our GP team in the long term once Dr Herbert returns from maternity leave. Prior to becoming a doctor, Dr Fang-Wei was a pharmacist, and knows the South... Brisbane area well having worked with our friends at Hardings 24 hour Pharmacy Annerley for some years. As a family doctor, Dr Chen originally graduated from the University of Queensland, and later undertook extensive specialist GP training. Her special areas of interest include Paediatrics, Womens Health, Mental health, and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Fang-Wei Chen is aligned with the Mater Mothers Hospital to provide pregnancy shared care and performs contraceptive implant insertion and removal. We welcome Dr Fang-Wei Chen to our team of Doctors at our Highgate Hill Medical Centre. Outside of work, she enjoys experimental cooking, gardening, and time with her young family.

17.01.2022 Contraception is coming up as a topic surprisingly often lately. We are getting lots of questions about longer acting contraception, avoiding pregnancy during COVID, or stopping contraception to get pregnant during COVID! Dr Annabel Chau from Growlife Medical Highgate Hill has taken the time to discuss some common questions and things to consider when choosing a contraceptive. https://www.growmedical.com.au//your-guide-to-contraception

15.01.2022 Tantrums! With family stress levels up in our current environment, sometimes the added pressure can pop out as a tantrum in your toddler. Even without this added pressure, tantrums are common in toddlers and young children. Take a look at some of our top tips >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/bl/how-to-deal-with-tantrums

15.01.2022 We are excited to be among the first General Practices to offer electronic scripts in Queensland! With social distancing more important than ever, your doctor can now consult with you via video and send your prescription to you electronically via email. Youll receive a digital token for your pharmacist to scan, and voila! Find out more >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au//electronic-prescriptions-e

15.01.2022 Queensland Health guidelines regarding travel from the Northern Beaches of NSW. More updates to come today. Stay safe, vigilant and informed over the Christmas break. If you are concerned, you can call the National Coronavirus Helpline (1800 020 080) for information and advice about COVID-19. To prevent the spread of COVID-19:... - Stay home if you are sick - If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, get tested - Stay 1.5 metres away from other peoplethink two big steps - Wash your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser You can book a Telehealth consult over the phone or online via our website to speak with a Growlife Medical Doctor for more personalised health advice and to arrange for testing.

14.01.2022 When should I worry about my childs fever? When is a fever too high? These are some of the most common questions we are asked as GPs. Read our guide to fever in children here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au//fever-in-children-when-to-

14.01.2022 COVID Alert As you will be aware, COVID-19 has now reached South Brisbane. Three individuals with COVID have been moving about our community for the last 8 days in Springfield, Acacia Ridge and Southbank. This may well be the early stages of an event similar to what we are seeing in Melbourne. What we do now as a community, and your actions as an individual, will determine the course we follow. We can prevent this virus from taking hold in our community by: Social Dista...ncing Staying at home if unwell Getting tested if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild: Symptoms requiring self isolation and testing: fever or history of fever sore throat runny nose, cough, shortness of breath sudden fatigue, muscle or joint pain loss of smell, loss of taste Anyone visiting the following locations at the applicable times should self-quarantine and contact 13-Health: https://www.health.qld.gov.au//public-health-alert-three-n If you are concerned about symptoms or think you need testing, please book a Telehealth appointment. Testing can be arranged via Telehealth, and often this can be done without the need to attend clinic. Telehealth is very effective for determining how serious your condition is, and whether you need to be seen in person. If you do have symptoms that need to be seen in person, your doctor will make arrangements to do this safely. Medicare Changes The government has recently made changes to the availability of Medicare rebates for Telehealth. Medicare rebates for Telehealth are available to: Anyone who has seen us face to face in the last 12 months Any child under 12 months Anyone subject to public health restrictions to their movement (eg. Hotel Quarantine or required to self isolate due to symptoms) Anyone who is homeless Anyone outside these groups can still access Telehealth at our normal private billing rates. At present we understand that anyone with symptoms requiring COVID testing is covered under the above Medicare eligibility criteria, but this is subject to change as we are seeking further clarification. If you have any friends or relatives who may intend to visit us during the coming period, but have not been seen face to face in the last 12 months, please suggest to them to book a face to face appointment in the near future so that they are eligible for a Telehealth rebate should restrictions increase. Our team remain prepared to stop the spread. We are totally committed to keeping our community safe, and doing whatever it takes to provide you healthcare should our hospitals become overwhelmed. Please do whatever you can to help slow this virus - keep your distance from others, wash your hands, get tested if any symptoms and stay home when unwell. Lets all work hard together now to stamp out COVID in Queensland again. Best wishes, Growlife Medical

14.01.2022 Our newest receptionist putting in the hard yards! Thanks to nurse Lara for bringing Viv in to keep reception company on Saturday

13.01.2022 Welcome Dr Margaret Davison to Growlife Medical Highgate Hill. With a wealth of knowledge from decades of experience as a GP, Dr Davison is capable of dealing with the most complex of problems. She has had a few years hiatus in general practice, focussing on developing deep skills in mental health, where she has worked alongside the psychiatry team at New Farm Clinic. There, she was responsible for looking at the holistic health needs of people with significant mental health ...conditions, including depression, bipolar and eating disorders. These insights, her long term experience as a GP, and her own experiences bringing up a family mean she is well placed to care for families in the Highgate Hill and West End area. She current interest area is adolescent mental health, and she is rapidly becoming a leader in this area. Dr Davison previously worked as a GP in the Jindalee area, and no doubt many of her previous patients will be pleased to hear of her return and will seek her out. Welcome Margaret! See more

12.01.2022 Looking for a great way to wind down with your child at the end of a long week? Relax with Birdie This beautiful new animated relaxation storybook from Children's Health Queensland's "Birdie's Tree" is worth a go >> https://vimeo.com/473346685

12.01.2022 Our COVID-19 Symptom Checker Tool has been updated. If you have any symptoms, or think you need testing, Click Here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/coronavirus-self-assessment

12.01.2022 Ready to step into 2021? Our nurses certainly are! Something fun this afternoon... we think these are awesome

11.01.2022 Don't miss the last chance to attend our "Life with Your Newborn" Antenatal Classes for 2020. Have you thought much about what comes after labour and birth? Is your partner ready? What are your family values and how do you plan to raise your children? Want to know more about breastfeeding and sleep? Take a look... and why not give an early Christmas present to a couple who are expecting?

11.01.2022 Dr Kate & Ellie visited for a babywearing consultation today. It was lovely to see them both looking so well.

09.01.2022 How can we make family life that little bit more enjoyable? We all want to have secure relationships with our children, but sometimes it can be tough to know how to respond, and there isn't an instruction manual! Circle of Security is designed to fill this gap. Find out more >>> https://vimeo.com/342028883

09.01.2022 Cant pretend it was hard work supporting this years The Common Good Au fundraiser for Prince Charles Hospital Foundation! Our team didnt waste any time diving in to help raise money for vital research like treatment for silicosis. With the strawberry sundaes at the Ekka their usual major fundraiser being on hold this year due to COVID, make sure you search out a Strawberry Sundae to do your part to help fellow a Queenslander.

08.01.2022 Bullying is rife throughout childhood, adolescence and can persist into the workplace. Giving your child the tools to deal with it now will stand them in good stead later in life. Try watching this video together as a family and see where the conversation leads... https://youtu.be/7oKjW1OIjuw

07.01.2022 Yipeee! SongLife Connections is back in clinics as of next week! Families who did Term 2 online have been emailed & have until 9am Fri 10th to book & pay for Term 3 by phoning the clinic. After 10 am Friday all remaining places will be offered to families from Term 1 & those on our waitlists then any remaining places will be offered via the webstore. Online bookings open now are only open for sessions where we have plenty of places to offer. A little bird came to join in Jensen in his online music session in the park.

06.01.2022 Dr Jane Herbert & husband Michael are over the moon to introduce Florence May born yesterday morning at 6:52am and weighing in at 3656g. "We cant wipe the smiles off our faces". Congratulations Jane & Michael! We are looking forward to meeting Florence

06.01.2022 A trusted relationship with your GP is proving to be a key factor in the COVID response. Congratulations to these GP clinics in Melbourne who are showing that local knowledge and confronting the pandemic as a community can be more effective than relying on the machinery of government >>> https://www.abc.net.au//gps-altona-north-band-tog/12642014

06.01.2022 A great milestone to be reaching as we head into the Christmas Holidays! We have done well, but must not forget these hard won gains can disappear so easily. https://www.abc.net.au//victoria-28-days-no-coron/12924922

06.01.2022 Creatively COVID - We would love you to share with us ways you or your family got creative thanks to COVID restrictions. Something you may not have otherwise done, it may be as simple as going for walk or even baking. Heres some of the Growlife team & their creative outlets.

05.01.2022 At times all Brisbane parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. The next Circle of Security Parenting program is running this Saturday the 19th of September and on the 10th of October. Find out more and book here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/circle-of-security

05.01.2022 Wondering where to find a genuine family GP? Real family General Practice is built on connection and continuity. We are THE medical centre for growing families, with midwives, GPs, paediatric nurses, lactation consultants, parents groups, music therapy and paediatricians all working together with you, as part of the village to raise your child. Sleep, Feeding, Development, Growth and Illness are no problem when you have a cohesive and diverse team behind you. We believe that old fashioned relationship-based healthcare, blended with the most advanced use of technology is the recipe for better health. If you havent yet experienced the feeling of finding a GP that takes the time and genuinely cares, then bring your child to us for their next health check, and find out how rewarding a visit to your GP can be. Were with you for life.

05.01.2022 We are happy to announce that many of our groups are able to recommence as face to face sessions in clinic! The first Shared Medical Appointments for mothers and their babies aged 0-12 months will be on Friday 10th July from 12 to 1 pm. If you have had an appointment with Di Walsh or seen Drs Jane Herbert or Sonja Morgan, you are welcome to book a place. These are bulk billed, if registered with Medicare & a great way to get the support new mothers need.

05.01.2022 The Highgate Hill parent group this afternoon has moved to Zoom due to the forecast of rain. Please see the link on the parent group page or request to join the Parent Facebook page

04.01.2022 Welcome to our new paediatrician Dr Ian Goodall! Paediatric appointments available now. Ian graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010. He completed his general paediatric training in Queensland, having had the opportunity to work both regionally and at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. He has broad clinical experience, with a particular interest in neonatology, child development and sleep medicine. He strongly believes in a holistic approach to diagnosis and manag...ement of both acute and chronic conditions. He enjoys being a true generalist, and developing a long lasting relationship with the families for whom he cares. Dr Goodall is excited to be part of the Growlife Medical team, as he appreciates being part of a multidisciplinary team, and the need to genuinely understand the community within which a child is growing. https://www.growmedical.com.au/dr-ian-goodall

03.01.2022 Dr Nadia Leonidou is our Developmental and General Paediatrician, consulting at both our Highgate Hill and Oxley clinics. Dr Leonidou can assist with developmental and behavioural concerns, including ASD, ADHD, trauma, attachment issues, and developmental delay. Find out more about Nadia here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/dr-nadia-leonidou

03.01.2022 Typically, we parent the way we were parented. If youre trying hard not to repeat patterns or looking for new ways of interacting with your children, Circle Of Security will help you: Support your childs ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your childs self esteem Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure Understand your childs emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs... Support your childs ability to successfully manage emotions New dates available now, Book here >> https://www.growmedical.com.au//Circle-of-Security%C2%AE-p See more

03.01.2022 With all that time at home during COVID isolation, we have noticed a little trend - lots of new pregnancies! It has been a busy month, and our doctors and midwives have spent a lot of time talking with women about managing symptoms of early pregnancy. Take a read of our blog on symptoms of early pregnancy here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au//common-symptoms-of-pregnan

02.01.2022 Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Learning Objectives of the Training: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions ... Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure Our next Circle of Security Parenting program starts next Saturday the 5th of December. Find out more here >>> https://www.growmedical.com.au/circle-of-security