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Health Plus General Practice

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6109 9320

Address: 68 Dalkin Crescent Casey 2913 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://www.healthplusgp.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Cardiovascular disease #CVD is the number one cause of death worldwide. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and rare chronic conditions. During COVID-19, not only are patients more at risk of developing severe forms of the virus, but they may also be afraid to seek ongoing care for their hearts. This @worldheartday , #useheart to raise awareness & beat cardiovascular disease.... #worldheartday

24.01.2022 Meet our #HealthPlusGP psychologist, Paul North.

24.01.2022 Thanks 250K! Click *share* to remind others, with this little EpiPen refresher.

22.01.2022 What does an allergic reaction look like? https://vimeo.com/239723835 #allergyaware #allergyawareness

21.01.2022 A Word from Paul North, our psychologist at Health Plus GP. Areas of expertise: - Depression, Anxiety and Stress... - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - Auditory Hypersensitivities in Children and Adults - Performance Enhancement (sport) - Weight Loss & Longevity Paul works on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call Health Plus to enquire today (02) 6109 9320 or visit our website to learn more: https://www.healthplusgp.com.au/

21.01.2022 WOW, what a throw back! Does anyone else remember the original SLIP SLOP SLAP? This Cancer Council Australia campaign may have premiered 30 years ago, but being #sunsmart is still crucial! So, slip, slop, slap, SEEK & SLIDE (as the update goes) and make sure you're thinking about sun safety as the weather warms up. Visit the Cancer Council Australia website for more info.... https://youtu.be/b7nocIenCYg

20.01.2022 Hey Canberra In the last few days, there has been a drop in the number of people who are getting tested for COVID-19 Part of living with COVID means getting... tested whenever you have any COVID-19 symptoms cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of smell or taste no matter how mild they are. Testing is a vital step in managing COVID-19, as it enables early detection and response to cases before there is widespread transmission in the community. The more we test for COVID-19, the better we can protect ourselves, each other and keep Canberra businesses open With spring well underway, some people may be concerned that the symptoms they experience due to hay fever or asthma are similar to COVID-19 symptoms. If your asthma is well managed, but you develop fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath isolate yourself and get tested. If you are in doubt, phone your GP to discuss. Find a free testing centre near you, at www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

17.01.2022 A new thunderstorm asthma warnin // It can affect ANYONE. Please stay vigilant, make sure your Asthma Action Plans are updated and contact your GP should you have any concerns.

17.01.2022 Read our SLEEP EDITION campaign via the link below. https://mailchi.mp/healthplusgp/good-nights-sleep

17.01.2022 Recently, we talked about the importance of probiotics to overall gut health. Some child-friendly food ideas that contain plenty of probiotics for the gut include: - yogurt... - Kefir (served alone or with fruit) - fermented veggies (like pickles) - Tempeh (made from fermented soy beans) Have you tried any of the above options with your child? You’ll be surprised just how many options they’ll try when you get creative. For example, how about a yogurt or kefir smoothie? Yummy! #paediatricguthealth #childrensguthealth

16.01.2022 This year 20,000 Australian men will be newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, 3500 will die of the disease, and over 200,000 Australian men are living with it every day. Confusion prevails about prostate cancer and PSA testing who needs one, why it’s not necessary for everybody, and what you should do about it. To find out if you need the test, check out this guide provided by the PCFA. ... http://psatesting.org.au/info/ #AskPCFA #prostatecancer #psatest #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #prostatehealth #prostatecancerau

16.01.2022 For women and girls across Australia, Women's Health Week (starting tomorrow) is a campaign of events and online activities all centred on improving women's health and helping you to make healthier choices. Whether you share this post, host a Women's Health event or join the "TAKE STEPS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH" challenge, be part of the action and get ready to learn more about important women's health topics. https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/... #womenshealthweek #takestepsforwomenshealth

14.01.2022 Spring can be a difficult time for people with asthma, because there is often more pollen in the air. This may trigger hay fever symptoms or an asthma flare-up or attack. To stay well this spring, consider the following tips from @AsthmaAustralia : - Know your triggers... - Visit your GP for an Asthma Review - Get an Asthma Action Plan - Preventer every day - Check your device technique Read More: https://asthma.org.au/about/live-with-asthma/spring-asthma/ #asthmaaustralia

13.01.2022 TO HELP PREVENT FOOD ALLERGY, give your baby the common allergy causing foods, before they turn one (recommended by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy #ASCIA). For advice on when & how to introduce solid foods, book an appt with your GP today. Read more: https://preventallergies.org.au/... https://allergy.org.au//ASCIA_Guidelines_infant_feeding_an #foodallergyawareness #foodallergy #allergyaware #childhoodallergy #allergyaustralia

11.01.2022 Severe allergies, Action Plans + a TikTok "how to" https://mailchi.mp/healthplusgp/are-you-allergy-aware Read our write up on all things ALLERGIES this September.

11.01.2022 The Canberra Pollen website could turn out to be your best friend this season! One way to avoid pollen exposure, is to avoid the pollen! This link allows you to see when the pollen count might be high in Canberra, so you can be prepared. https://www.canberrapollen.com.au/... Share with a friend who could use a website like this now that it's Spring!

08.01.2022 A quick reminder from the Health Plus GP team this R U OK? Day. This year we are being encouraged that there’s more to say after R U Ok? 1. Ask... 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check-in Learn what to say after R U OK? At www.ruok.org.au. And if you are struggling at this time our team at Health Plus GP are always here to listen, provide guidance and a network of support. P.s Check out the minions on our nurse Jo! #ruok #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #mentalhealthcanberra

07.01.2022 Could you do with some help keeping Asthma under control this spring?

07.01.2022 #UseHeart https://www.facebook.com/watch/

07.01.2022 ACT Health can confirm the following text did not originate from the ACT Government. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, with the las...t notified case over 10 weeks ago. Any new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT would be reported through official ACT Government communication channels, including our dedicated COVID-19 website www.covid19.act.gov.au. There is also a dedicated COVID-19 hotline 02 6207 7244 which you can call to speak to someone with questions about COVID-19 in the ACT. Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to scam, peddle faux science and spruik fake news and rumours. Be vigilant and only follow trusted news sources. If you think you’ve been scammed, you can report it to the Scamwatch website at www.scamwatch.gov.au

07.01.2022 MEET RYAN // Ryan is a med student from ANU who has been doing placement at @healthplusgp! You might have seen him around over the last few weeks. Swipe to read a little Hello written by Ryan. It has been such a pleasure to have him and we hope you get to meet him too!

06.01.2022 Did you catch our video chat with our psychologist Paul North? If you missed it, Paul mention his book, "Safe and Sound", a scientifically based story to help children facing emotional challenges. Combined with the support of an experienced clinician, this book provides a model by which parents and teachers can help children navigate the challenges in life. If you wish to book an appointment with our psychologist Paul or discuss Mental Health Care Plans with one of our exper...ienced GPs, contact us on (02) 6109 9320 or book online via HotDoc. To learn more about the book, click the link below https://safeandsoundstory.com/

06.01.2022 Sure ‘the cold never bothered me anyway’, but who else is looking forward to today’s 32 degrees? When you head outside, be sun smart and don’t Let It Go. O-la...f it if you remember to SLIP SLOP SLAP SEEK SLIDE And stop yourself melting away this summer. Don’t forget to also check your skin and look out for anything new, odd or changing. Any changes should be checked by your GP. The earlier skin cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. More SunSmart tips at www.sunsmart.com.au/protect-your-skin. #NationalSkinCancerActionWeek #TheColdNeverBotheredMeAnyway

06.01.2022 Tomorrow is R U OK? Day How do you ask R U OK? What do you do if they say "no"? Are there any resources you can use?... To find out visit the R U OK? website. https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

06.01.2022 ACT Public Health Emergency extended for 90 days, effective until 17 February 2021 Today we announced a further extension of the ACT Public Health Emergency ...for 90 days, effective until 17 February 2021. This decision has been made based on the advice of the ACT Chief Health Officer and recognises the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in Australia. The extension of the emergency declaration will enable the Chief Health Officer to continue to take appropriate action, or give any direction, necessary to protect Canberrans from COVID-19. The unfolding situation in South Australia is another reminder that this pandemic is not over and is an example of how quickly things can change. While we remain in a good position in the ACT, it is likely we will continue to see cases and clusters of COVID-19 across the country. The reality is that this virus will be part of our lives until a vaccine is widely available. While there has been promising news on that front in recent days, responding appropriately to outbreaks will be important for the foreseeable future as we learn to live with COVID-19. We will continue to take a cautious, measured approach to protect the health and safety of Canberrans. This has been a very challenging year for our community and Canberrans have shown great resilience in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19. To keep our community safe, we must not be complacent. We must remain vigilant and continue to practice the COVID-safe behaviours we have all learnt keep your physical distance, practise good hand hygiene, stay at home if you are unwell and get tested for any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, runny or blocked nose). For the nearest free testing clinic, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

05.01.2022 We would like to express a warm welcome to one of our new Health Plus team members, Sarah! Sarah is very social and enjoys working with and around people! She is currently studying a cert 4 in disability and has experience in this field. We are so happy to welcome her to our practice and hope you have the privilege of interacting with her during your next visit.

05.01.2022 http://TIME SAVED IS BRAIN SAVED. Share this post! National Stroke Week is from August 31- September 7th. This year the Stroke foundation is asking all Australians to become F.A.S.T. Heroes! F.A.S.T Heroes can save lives, simply by knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke and calling an ambulance immediately. They know that stroke is always a medical emergency and time is critical. When a stroke happens, brain cells start dying at a frighten...ing rate of up to 1.9 million per minute, but medical treatments can stop this damage. The message is simple Time saved is brain saved. The faster you can be treated after stroke, the more chance you have of making a full recovery. Visit the Stroke foundation website for more details. https://strokefoundation.org.au/ https://vimeo.com/423020759 #nationalstrokeweek #timesavedbrainsaved #strokeawareness #strokeaustralia

02.01.2022 Updated 2020 versions of ASCIA Action Plans (for anaphylaxis and for allergies) are now available. The 2018 and 2017 versions of ASCIA Action Plans are still valid throughout 2020 and 2021. However, make sure you check the review date stated on your plan (approximately every 12 to 18 months). To read the answers for frequently asked questions, follow this link.... https://www.allergy.org.au//action-plans-for-allergic-reac See more