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Health and Wellbeing Wulguru

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4778 3355

Address: 340 Stuart Drive 4811 Townsville, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Please be informed that from the 01/06/2020 Health and Well Being Wulguru will be introducing mixed billings. 1. Patients with a health care card, DVA card, pension card and under 16 years of age will be exempt from mixed billing. 2. New conditions will be billed a private fee however follow-up consultations will be fully bulk billed.... 3. Patients may be fully bulk billed at the discretion of the doctor upon request. 4. All new patients excluding patients outlined in point 1 will commence mixed billing on their first booked appointment. For more details please speak to our friendly reception staff or alternatively visit our Facebook page and website. Thank you for your understanding.

24.01.2022 Men are more forgetful than women. Numerous studies dedicated to comparing the memory abilities of men and women consistently prove that men are more forgetful than women. One 2015 study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology hypothesizes that this could be due to the varying brain structures of men and womenspecifically, that the hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with memory) begins to decrease in volume faster in men than in women. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

23.01.2022 The first batch of the Flu Vaccine have been released and completely booked out. This Vaccine is specifically for patients that are 65 years and older. If you are attending your appointment, please ensure that you arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment, knock on the door and wait for a staff member to open the door. The staff member will only allow 1 patient at a time in. The doctor or the nurse will administer the vaccine and you will remain on site for a set period for monitoring before you leave site. For all other patience, the Flu Vaccination will be available after the Easter long weekend. Check our Facebook page and Website for updates or alternatively call our friendly staff.

23.01.2022 Having a good cry really is good for you The tears you shed when you cry contain stress hormones, and crying itself may actually stimulate the production of endorphinsthe body's natural painkilleras well as feel-good hormones such as oxytocin. #Didyouknowfacts

21.01.2022 COVID-19 relies on us to spread it. #knowthefacts

20.01.2022 Wisdom teeth serve no purpose. They’re left over from hundreds of thousands of years ago. As early humans’ brains grew bigger, it reduced space in the mouth, crowding out this third set of molars. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

20.01.2022 PRACTICE UPDATE!!!! Please be informed as of Monday the 30/3/2020 we will be changing the way we deliver health care due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We will commence telephone consultations over the phone.... Appointment bookings are still made by calling reception on 4778 3355 or via HOTDOC phone app. PLEASE DO NOT PRESENT AT THE MEDICAL CENTRE, the Doctors will call you at the time of your appointment so please make sure your phone number is up to date when booking. This change is necessary to reduce social contact and decrease the risk of further infections of Coronavirus in our community. Please be safe and maintain social distancing and hand hygiene. For all Paediatric Immunisations please call the Kirwan Health Clinic on 4799 9500 We will update you all on the 2020 FLUVAX as soon as we know more Thank you all for your cooperation

19.01.2022 QML has reopened at Health and Wellbeing Wulguru. Hours of operation remain the same; Monday to Friday 08:30am to 12:00pm. No bookings required, just walk in, grab a number and wait to be called to the room. Please be considerate of others when you are attending. If you have any symptoms such as cold and flu, sore throat, runny nose, high temperature and been at or in contact with anyone that has been to any COVID-19 hot-spots, please notify the staff via phone before you walk in. We appreciate your cooperation.

19.01.2022 Did you know that the children of identical twins are genetically siblings rather than cousins? This is because they share 25% of their DNA. Full siblings share 50% of their DNA, half-siblings share 25%, and cousins share 12.5%. Thus, they are the genetic equivalent of half-siblings. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

18.01.2022 You typically only breathe through one nostril at a time. You might think that your nostrils share the workload when it comes to inhaling and exhaling. And while they do, it's not quite in the way that you might expect. You actually inhale and exhale through one nostril at a time, according to definitive research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings in 1977. Every few hours, the active nostril will take a break and the other one will take over until they ultimately switch back again. Put your finger under your nose and try it. Prepare to be amazed! #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

18.01.2022 UPDATE: Our systems are back online. Thank you for your patience. To all patients: Due to server issues our surgery is currently unable to create bookings and contact this mornings booked patients. Our I.T guy is working to bring everything back online so please wait patiently as we strive to recommence our services.... Thank you.

17.01.2022 Did you know? - Two glasses of water in the morning helps activate internal organs. - One glass of water before a meal helps with digestion.... - One glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure. - One glass of water before bed reduces the risk of a stroke or heart attack. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

14.01.2022 Health and Wellbeing Wulguru would like to inform all patients that we are now open for face to face consultations however we will continue to offer phone consultations. Our hours of operation remain the same and we currently have three doctors, two nurses, the podiatrist and the physiotherapist providing health care from the surgery. Bookings are a must so please call our friendly staff to arrange an appointment.... Due to social distancing laws our surgery can only hold a maximum of 10 patients at any one time. Only patients should enter the surgery however exceptions can be made for certain circumstances. For the health and safety of other patients, please inform the reception staff over the phone if you have any of the following symptoms; - Fever - Dry cough - Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - Chest pain or pressure - Loss of speech or movement - Aches and pains - Sore throat - Diarrhoea - Conjunctivitis - Headache - Loss of taste or smell - A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes We look forward to providing the best service possible and we thank you for your continued cooperation through these difficult times.

13.01.2022 The human body has incredible regenerative powers. For example, your entire brain replaces itself every 2 months; your liver, every 6 weeks; and your epidermis, every 35 days. Even your stomach lining replaces itself every 3 to 4 days. If your body didn't do this, the strong acids used by your stomach to digest food would also digest your stomach! And speaking of your stomach, did you know that your stomach acids are so strong that they can dissolve razor blades? #Didyouknowfacts

13.01.2022 EASTER LONG WEEKEND We would like to inform all patients that the surgery will be closed during the Easter long weekend. We will recommence at 0830am on Tuesday 14th of April for telephone consults. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us via Facebook or phone us on 4778 3355.... Thank you and have safe Easter.

12.01.2022 Doctors at our practice now use BetterConsult, a pre-consultation questionnaire completed by patients that gives your doctor an understanding of the reason for your visit. How does BetterConsult benefit you? Spend more time talking about treatment - Focus on discussing treatment options instead of going over symptoms.... Never forget what you want to cover with your GP - Take your time documenting each health concern before your appointment. Answer questions about your health, in private - Consider your symptoms and medications, in privacy. Rely on security of your medical data - Document your information securely so that it is only seen by your Doctor. See more

10.01.2022 At Health & Wellbeing Wulguru, we take great pride in both our Patients and Staff's Wellbeing as a high priority. We wish to advise patients that as of today, staff will be meeting patients at the door to triage. We ask that if patients have any of the following symptoms that they give our friendly staff a call on 4778 3355 and not just present as a walkin. Fever... Sore Throat Cough Breathing Difficulties Fatigue In the event that you have any of the above mention symptoms, please phone ahead of your appointment and appropriate measure's will be taken. Also just letting you know that we do not have the 2020 Fluvax yet here at the Clinic, As soon as it has arrived we will be letting everyone know. Please watch our Facebook page for any updates.

09.01.2022 If they were laid end to end, all of the blood vessels in the human body would encircle the Earth four times. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

09.01.2022 Holiday Season Closing Period Please be advised that we will be closed for the following dates: Closed: Monday 21/12/2020 to Monday 28/12/2020... Opening from Tuesday 29/12/2020 to Thursday 31/12/2020 Closed from Friday 01/01/2021 to Sunday 03/01/2021 Reopening on Monday 04/01/2021 Please plan ahead to get in with the doctor to organise things such as your scripts during the period outlined above. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. The Health and Wellbeing Wulguru Team.

09.01.2022 Due to the current situation with COVID19 pandemic, we would like to notify all patients of the following. - We will no longer be performing skin checks and skin excisions until further notice. - Requests for scripts must be made 24 hours in advance. - Only patients with bookings will be allowed to enter the Practice (people assisting patients with disabilities and/or elderly are exempt).... - Walk-in appointments can expect a minimum of 30 minutes (subject to their condition and the doctor’s workload). Patients with bookings will be given priority. - The 2020 Flu Vaccinations have not arrived yet. Notification will be provided via our Facebook page and/or our website once available. - If present with any symptoms of COVID-19 please notify us before you attend your appointment. We have systems in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the team via phone on 4778 3355 or Facebook messenger. We appreciate your continued support in helping through this testing times.

08.01.2022 A tick bite can make you allergic to red meat. There are plenty of food allergies out there, but few are the result of an insect bite. In a strange and growing trend, some people who get bitten by the Lone Star tick develop a sudden allergy to red meat, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Beef, lamb, pork, and goat (which are technically classified as red meats) can make people with this allergy experience vomiting, cramps, difficulty breathing, and hives. In severe cases, it can cause the person to stop breathing entirely. For some people, the allergy fades over time, but for others, it's permanent. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

07.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder that the doctors require 24 hours notice if you require a prescription for your medication. Please make sure to call us on 47783355 when you are running low on your meds. Thank you and have a great weekend.

06.01.2022 Did you know? Putting sugar on your wound or cut reduces the pain and speeds up the healing process. #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

05.01.2022 Nice hot cuppa Conventional wisdom may tell you that if you are hot, drinking something cold will cool down your body. However, research has shown that on a hot day, drinking a hot beverage may help your body stay cool. The reason being that when you drink a hot drink, your body produces sweat to cool down your body temperature. Initially you may be adding heat by drinking the hot liquid, but the amount of sweat that your body produces to cool down more than makes up for the added heat from the liquid. The increased perspiration is key; when the sweat evaporates from your skin, it is able to cool down your body. #Didyouknowfacts

05.01.2022 Did you know that the little blue pill (sildenafil [Viagra]) can also make cut flowers stand up straight? What is perhaps more amazing is that researchers actually studied this. They found that only 1 mg of the drug (compared with the 50-g dose used by men with erectile dysfunction) dissolved in water can double the life of cut flowers, making them stand up straight for up to 1 week longer than they usually would. The same held true when they tested sildenafil on strawberries, broccoli, and other produce. ref: https://www.mdlinx.com//10-weird-and-wacky-medica/lfc-5134 #Didyouknowfacts #HWBW

05.01.2022 Did you know that we have an onsite Podiatrist? Meet Ian Watts from Ian's Podiatry. Ian has a genuine passion for podiatry, and an open, collaborative approach. He is experienced in all facets of modern podiatry; from basic procedures to podiatric surgery. He mainly enjoy biomechanical abnormalities and pain reduction techniques with a great interest in pain management. We have had nothing but positive feedback from patients that have been referred to Ian. Some of the feedb...ack we have received are; Ian is very friendly and informative; Ian is really good. I have been seeking treatment for my severe plantar fasciitis for several years and he treated it in just 3 sessions.; Ian does not mess around during the appointment. He gets straight to work and you definitely feel the difference afterwards. Ian's service can be done through the EPC program or paid privately. Private fees vary depending on the procedure you need and the time it takes. Should you have any concerns relating to your feet, Ian is here to help. Give us a call on 47783355 to get the ball rolling.

04.01.2022 Due to unforeseen circumstances, our practice will be unable to operate from 08:30am to 1pm tomorrow, 20/11/2020. We would like to notify patients that we are one doctor short and therefore will be booked to capacity on the day for most days. Please expect our doctors to be booked out up 48 hours. Bookings are essential, so please call in advance to see one of our doctors.... We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

04.01.2022 Zero Tolerance Policy The majority of our patients understand and provide respect to our staff and doctors, however we do have to ensure that all patients are aware of our Zero Tolerance Policy in regards to abusive or aggressive behaviour to staff. There has been a number of incidents where staff have been spoken to in an aggressive and abusive manner. Please do note that the team at Health and Wellbeing Wulguru try their best to accommodate every patients needs and will alw...ays provide mutual respect to our patients. Please click on the link below for further information on our Zero Tolerance Policy: https://healthandwellbeingwulguru.com.au/forms To all our great patients; Thank you for you kind support and we hope you have a wonderful day. The Health and Wellbeing Wulguru Team

04.01.2022 Health and Well Being Wulguru has trialed mix billing for a period of two months. It has been decided that from Thursday 27/08/2020, we will revert back to Bulk Billing our consultation. What this means is everyone, including non concession card holders will no longer have an out of pocket expense for a general consultation with our GPs. Please note that there are still private fees involved with things such as excisions, iron infusion, medical clearance and other forms tha...t require a doctor to fill out. Any outstanding fees charged during the mix billing period will need to be paid. If you require any clarification or have a question please do not hesitate to call us or message us on Facebook. Thank you from the Health and Wellbeing Team

03.01.2022 - VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE - We have got the second batch of the Flu Vaccine earlier than expected. To be eligible for this batch you need to fall under the following category;... - Aged 6 months to 5 Years old - Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older - Adults aged 65 years and over - People aged 6 months and older with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and complications (For more information please visit http://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vac/influenza-Flu) Bookings are essential so please contact our reception during business hours and book yourself in.