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Hope Island Medical Centre

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5510 8199

Address: Hope Island Shopping Centre, 10 Santa Barbara Road 4212 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 This week is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Action Week, a week that is more important than ever during this most unusual and difficult year. The theme for PANDA Week 2020 is ‘Tell someone who cares’. With many expecting and new parents struggling due to COVID-19, the team at Hope Island Medical Centre recognises how critical it is that we all work together to support families facing mental health challenges at this time. This year, more than ever, it’s vital that expect...ing and new parents who are struggling know that they are not alone and that they can reach out to us for help. And just as importantly, they know that when they do reach out, that they will be supported by our GPs and other health professionals. Many of our GPs have a special interest in mums and bubs, with several of them new mums themselves. They understand not just the joy but also the challenges that a new baby can bring. If you are the one in five expecting or new mums experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression please phone the Hope Island Medical Centre on 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au. We are here to support you through any anxiety and depression you may be experiencing. #PANDAWeek2020 #TellSomeoneWhoCares @PANDANational

19.01.2022 At Hope Island Medical Centre we had one word to say today! #Queenslander!

19.01.2022 Did you have to postpone your regular prostate check-up due to COVID-19? Or never had a check up? It’s no surprise that many men decided to put routine health checks on hold during this time. Symptoms and tests that lie outside the domain of COVID-19 have been largely ignored. In Australia, 200,000 men are living with Prostate Cancer, 20,000 more will be diagnosed this year and 3,500 will die of the disease. Prostate Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Austra...lian men and kills more men than breast cancer kills women. As September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, there is no better time to talk to one of our GPs about being tested. Our practice wants to encourage all men over 50 years of age (or 40 years if they have a family history of prostate cancer), to make an appointment to discuss testing for prostate cancer, as part of their regular health check-up. As part of this check-up, a simple blood test, known as the PSA test measures the level of prostate specific antigen (made only by the prostate gland) in your blood. This test could save YOUR life. Routine health checks such as this are encouraged as part of a new national campaign called #DontWaitMate. The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of continuing regular healthcare and to ensure that Australians feel safe and confident to access care during the pandemic. So, when it comes to your prostate health, #dontwaitmate. Phone the Hope Island Medical Centre on 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au. Good health is your most important asset. #getchecked

18.01.2022 #FeelGoodFriday Derrick Senior Turns 100 Derrick is a resident of Arcare Sanctuary Manors and a valued patient of Hope Island Medical Centre. Recently, he turned 100 years of age, and that’s certainly something to celebrate!! ... Our doctors regularly visit aged care facilities to treat residents (our patients) and we remain in awe at the work that nursing home staff do in keeping the residents safe, happy and healthy. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all staff working in aged care for the tireless work that you do in caring for the most vulnerable members of our community. From all of us here at Hope Island Medical Centre, we hope you had an awesome birthday Derrick! @arcaresanctuarymanors

17.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day and the theme this year is Nurses make the Difference for Diabetes. This theme highlights the vital role that nurses play in the prevention and management and support of people living with diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. So, this World Diabetes Day, we’d like to take a minute to say thank you to our wonderful nurses and the nurses in our community, and the important role they play in supporting our patients living with diabetes.

09.01.2022 Tragically, around 4600 Queensland women are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer each year. Though breast cancer survival rates have continue to improve in Australia, with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis, it is still a prevalent issue that needs prioritised attention. These heart-breaking statistics are the powerful reason behind why Queenslanders will come together and show support on 28 October, to participat...e in Pink Ribbon Day. This Cancer Council Queensland event raises awareness and funds for support services to improve the quality of life for those affected by women’s cancers, along with research into potential new treatments and prevention measures. Practice Principal of Hope Island Medical Centre, Dr Andrew Weissenberger urges the Gold Coast community to throw their support behind Pink Ribbon Day, which is the perfect opportunity to get together, host a pink-themed fundraiser and talk about women’s health. Whether it's hosting a pink event, wearing pink or getting active in pink, everyone can unite in pink across a variety of events and help Cancer Council beat women’s cancers. To get involved with Pink Ribbon, or find out more information, please visit, https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/way/host-a-pink-fundraiser. For Pink Ribbon merchandise, please visit, https://pinkribbon.cancerqld.org.au/ #FeelthePowerofPink Cancer Council Queensland Cancer Council Queensland

07.01.2022 The Gold Coast is a border town so it’s very exciting to know that on 1 December, the roadblocks will come down, and we will once again be reunited with the Southern States. However, as the borders reopen and our southern neighbours join us on the Gold Coast, we must continue to remain vigilant and aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Nearly 1,350,000 Queenslanders have been tested to date, and testing will continue to help us find as many cases in the community as ...quickly as possible and ensures that we are doing everything we can to manage Queensland’s response to the pandemic. The Respiratory Clinic at the Hope Island Medical Centre is still open for business, so if you show any symptoms of respiratory illness, phone us to make an appointment to be tested. Don’t forget to stay home and isolate until you get the results and your symptoms resolve. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, runny nose, fatigue, vomiting or nausea, loss of smell or taste or muscle / joint pain and loss of appetite.

05.01.2022 Are you looking after your health in the same way that you did prior to COVID-19? Or has this pandemic made you avoid your regular health checks and tests? Did you know that 52% of Australians are avoiding their usual healthcare during COVID-19? This could lead to an increased impact of disease, reduced productivity, and poorer quality of life. #DontWaitMate, a new campaign by the Continuity of Care Collaboration (CCC), a unique group of over 35 peak industry bodies and hea...lthcare organisations, is encouraging people to look after their health, whether this is managing a chronic health condition, getting preventative screening or pathology tests or seeking immediate treatment and care if experiencing urgent and / or new symptoms. The objective of the #DontWaitMate campaign is to help people, patients and carers in Australia feel safe to continue to go and see their doctor, nurse, pharmacist, allied health professional and dentist, and to also not put off tests such as blood tests, cancer screening or x-rays and scans. So, how is YOUR general health? The Hope Island Medical Centre is open and available for our current patients to revisit us for your general healthcare checks. This campaign is so important - don’t let your health be an unintended victim of the pandemic. We also have availability and capacity to treat new patients, so please don’t hesitate to give us a call or make an appointment online. Your health is our priority and we prioritise patient safety. We have the strictest of measures, including personal protective equipment when required, regular cleaning and social distancing in place to ensure that YOU feel safe when you arrive. If you are still hesitant to come in person, we can assist you remotely with our services such as Telehealth when appropriate to do so.. Remember, good health is the most important thing you can have give us a call on 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au. #DontWaitMate #collaboration #continuityofcare Heart Foundation Pharmacy Guild of Australia RACGP Bowel Cancer Australia Epilepsy Action Asthma Australia

05.01.2022 Today is the Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day a campaign which aims to raise awareness about breast and gynaecological cancers, as well as raise funds for prevention programmes, support services and vital cancer research. With around 4,600 Queensland women diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer each year, why not make Pink Ribbon Day your day to prioritise your breast health? The Covid-19 pandemic has made people apprehensive about visiting their GP and as a con...sequence, routine health checks, including breast screening, have declined. Many women do not want to burden the healthcare system if they believe they have no symptoms. Others may not be aware the breast cancer screening clinics have reopened, or may be just preoccupied with other things and have simply taken their cancer screening off of their To-Do list. Our practice wants to encourage women of all ages to self-check and become breast aware. If you notice any changes, make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss further testing. Routine health checks such as this are encouraged as part of a national campaign called #DontWaitMate. The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of continuing regular healthcare and to ensure that Australians feel safe and confident to access care during the pandemic. So, when it comes to your breast health, #dontwaitmate. Phone the Hope Island Medical Centre on 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au. Good health is your most important asset. Cancer Council Queensland Cancer Council Queensland #dontwaitmate #cancercouncil #pinkribbonday

04.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a strong reminder to all Australian women that they should put their health and well-being first. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Almost 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with the disease this year alone, with 3,000 losing their lives to the disease. However, huge strides have been made in diagnosing breast cancer early and in treatment, and now, more than nine out of 10 women diagnosed with br...east cancer in Australia survive. Early detection remains the best chance of survival and prevention is always better than cure. There are known risk factors for breast cancer, and while some such as family history are not modifiable, some are. Every woman should learn about these to understand her own risk. Information is available on Cancer Australia’s website: https://breastcancerriskfactors.gov.au This October, our practice wants to encourage women of all ages to self-check and become breast aware and if you notice any changes, make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss further testing. Women aged 50 to 74 years can take up BreastScreen Australia’s invitation of free screening every two years. Many women are still not participating in this free screening programme, even though this has the greatest potential to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Routine health checks such as this are encouraged as part of a new national campaign called #DontWaitMate. The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of continuing regular healthcare and to ensure that Australians feel safe and confident to access care during the pandemic. So, when it comes to your breast health, #dontwaitmate. Phone the Hope Island Medical Centre on 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au. Good health is your most important asset.

03.01.2022 This week we have celebrated National Carers Week and all of us at Hope Island Medical Centre (HWHMC) would like to give a big shout out to all of the Carers in our community. National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution Australia’s 2.7 million carers make to our nation. Carers across Australia provide care and support to family members, friends with disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic conditions, terminal illnesses, al...cohol or other drug related issues or those who are aged and frail. It is also an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles. Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy. Should all carers decide to stop performing their caring role, it would cost the country $77.9 billion per year to replace those supports that’s almost $1.5 billion per week. Carers are also essential for us to be able to provide care for our more vulnerable patients, from transport to help with arranging appointments, medications and daily care needs. So thank you to Carers everywhere for what you do! We know our patients really appreciate your invaluable role, and so do we. National Carers Week