Illawarra Medical Centre in Ballajura, Western Australia | Family medicine practice

Illawarra Medical Centre

Locality: Ballajura, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9208 6400

Address: 229 Illawarra Crescent 6066 Ballajura, WA, Australia

Website: https://illawarramedical.com.au

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24.01.2022 Everything in life has a risk - vaccines included. This brilliant video by Kurzgesagt is a great explainer for those who have concerns about the side effects of vaccines. Well worth watching!

24.01.2022 Don't put your health on hold. With face-to-face, Telehealth and GP Urgent Care appointments available for our patients, there is no need to put your health on hold. Bookings can be made online at https://www.hotdoc.com.au//illawarra-medical-centre/doctors If you can't find an available appointment for your preferred doctor online, please contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

24.01.2022 Are you confused about what's true and what's not when it comes to vaccinations? The best person to discuss your concerns with is your GP, who can answer any questions you have in more detail .

24.01.2022 This week is National Stroke Week which, this year, celebrates our F.A.S.T Heroes - everyday Australian's who know and can recognise the signs of stroke. Anyone can become a F.A.S.T Hero, simply by knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke and calling an ambulance immediately. Visit the Stroke Foundation website to find out more - https://strokefoundation.org.au/

23.01.2022 This week is National Skin Cancer Awareness Week; a timely reminder for us all to protect our skin and get it checked as we head towards summer. With more than 2,000 Australians dying each year from skin cancer, early detection through regular skin checks with your GP or dermatologist is key. Read more below>> To make an appointment with one of our GPs for a skin check or to discuss any skin concerns you may have, book online at https://illawarramedical.com.au/ or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

23.01.2022 November means Movember; a time to focus on men's health and make a difference in men's mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Globally, men die six years earlier than women and for reasons that are largely preventable. Find out more at https://au.movember.com/?home

22.01.2022 R U OK? Today is a national day of action to remind Australian's to check in with someone who is struggling with life's ups and downs by asking "Are you OK?" If you find yourself, or anyone you know, feeling down for more than 2 weeks, it's a good idea to consult with a health professional. Contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or book online at http://illawarramedical.com.au/ to make an appointment with one or our GPs.... For more information and resources, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/

22.01.2022 This week is Food Safety Awareness Week; a timely reminder to keep up the good hand hygiene habits adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic and help reduce the amount of foodborne disease. In Australia, there is an estimated 4.1 million cases of food poisoning each year. Practising good food safety is a simple way to help reduce this number. If you do get food poisoning, please seek medical attention as it can be particularly serious in young children, the elderly and people of a...ll ages in poor health. To make an appointment with us, book online at https://illawarramedical.com.au/ or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

21.01.2022 It's World Kindness Day! Why not try a random act of kindness today? Not only will you be helping to make the world a kinder place; practicing kindness is also said to have a positive effect on our mental and physiological health.

21.01.2022 September is International Prostate Awareness Month. Did you know that in Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, with approximately 3,500 Australian men dying from the disease each year? If you are male and aged over 50, or over 40 with family history of prostate cancer, speak to your GP about testing for prostate cancer as part of your annual health check-up.... Bookings at Illawarra Medical Centre can be made online at http://illawarramedical.com.au/ or by phoning (08) 9208 6400. For more information on prostate cancer, visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia at https://www.prostate.org.au/

20.01.2022 Today is the Cancer Council's Daffodil Day; a day for Australians to come together to help stop cancer. Did you know that 150,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer every year? That's one Australian every 4 minutes. Find our more at https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

19.01.2022 We all know that our State has done well to keep safe from COVID-19, and we can take a lot of confidence from our current situation. But we must not let that co...nfidence slide into complacency. Today I want to remind every Western Australian to do their part to keep our State COVID-free. Anyone in Western Australia can and should be tested if they meet any of the following criteria: - presenting with a fever (37.5C) OR - a recent history of a fever (e.g. night sweats, chills) OR - an acute respiratory infection e.g. cough, shortness of breath, sore throat OR - acute loss of smell or loss of taste. If you are sick with any of these symptoms, PLEASE get tested. Testing is available at any of our COVID clinics, or if you cant get to one of them through hospitals or through some private pathology clinics (with GP referral) For more information or to find a testing location, please visit: https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics

17.01.2022 **TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE - WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER** We will be upgrading our telephone system this Wednesday, 23 September 2020. The upgrade is scheduled to take place between 11.00am and 1.00pm and our phone lines may be down during this time. If you wish to make a booking during this scheduled outage, you can do so by booking online via HotDoc below.

17.01.2022 As part of Nursing in the Community Week, we say thank you to our wonderful nurses here at Illawarra Medical Centre, who play an integral and important part in providing a high standard of care to all of our patients.

16.01.2022 With a recent increase in the number of cases of Ross River Virus (RRV), the WA Department of Health is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites to prevent mosquito-borne disease transmission. The current risk of acquiring RRV is highest in the South West of WA, and along the coastal Midwest and Gascoyne regions, from Jurien Bay to Denham. To find out how prevent mosquito bites, visit https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-/Prevent-mosquito-bites

16.01.2022 Spring has arrived and so too has the seasonal allergies that often accompany it! If you are suffering from allergies caused by grass seeds, why not speak to our doctors about Allergen Immunotherapy and whether this treatment is an option for you. Allergen Immunotherpay can help reduce a number of allergy symptoms and is generally best for those who suffer with moderate to severe hay fever.... Find out more in our previous blog below or contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or via the website at http://illawarramedical.com.au/ to make a booking to speak to one of our GPs. http://illawarramedical.com.au/spring-a-time-of-new-growth/

16.01.2022 This week is Migraine and Headache Awareness Week! Migraine can be debilitating for sufferers and is believed to affect up to 3 million Australians every year. In this months blog, we take a look at headache and migraine and how they can impact on your overall health and wellbeing. Read more below.... To make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss any concerns you may have with ongoing headaches or migraine, book online at - www.illawarramedical.com.au or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

15.01.2022 Are you aged between 45-49 years old? Have you had your free health assessment yet? Health assessments allow us to identify any existing or potential health issues and are an important way to help keep your health on track. To make a booking for a health assessment, contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

15.01.2022 Our GPs are here to offer their expert advice when it matters most and can assist you with a range of services to help improve your mental health and wellbeing. Don't put your health on hold - contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or book online at http://illawarramedical.com.au/

15.01.2022 **TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE** We are currently in the process of upgrading our telephone system. If you are unable to contact us during this time but wish to make a booking, you can do so by booking online via HotDoc below.

14.01.2022 Did you know that we run regular skin cancer and dermatology checks on Tuesdays? And with summer almost here, there’s no better time to book in than now! Contact us on (08) 9208 6400 to make an appointment. You can read more about the importance of regular skin checks in preventing skin cancer in our recent blog, available at www.illawarramedical.com.au

14.01.2022 Regular cervical screening remains the best way of protecting yourself against cervical cancer, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine. To book an appointment with one of our GPs for a cervical screening, visit our website at www.illawarramedical.com.au to make an online booking for a longer appointment or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

13.01.2022 The recent case of a Western Australian adult diagnosed with meningococcal B disease is a timely reminder for us all to remain up to date with our vaccines. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain. There are two types of meningococcal vaccines available: one protects against four serogroups of the meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C, W and Y) and the... other protects against serogroup B. The MenACWY vaccine is offered free to all children at 12 months of age and to all Year 10 students, with a free catch-up program for 15-19 year-olds. Due to a higher rate of meningococcal disease in Aboriginal children in WA, the MenACWY vaccine is offered free to Aboriginal children from age 6 weeks to 12 months of age and the menB vaccine is free for all Aboriginal children aged up to 2 years of age. Both these vaccines are also free for people of all ages with certain medical risk conditions. Those eligible to receive the free meningoccal ACWY and B vaccines can pop into one of our new Immunisation Clinics, held Mondays to Fridays 10am-3pm, to get up-to-date with their vaccines. Visit the website at https://illawarramedical.com.au/ for details.

13.01.2022 Are you male and aged between 45-49 years old? Did you know that you are eligible for a free health assessment, funded by Medicare? Most health assessments take between 20-40 minutes and involve a number of simple tests to check for things such as your hearing, vision, blood pressure and overall health and wellbeing. Health checks are important to allow for the identification of any existing or potential health issues, so that you can make more informed decisions about your ...health. To book in with a health check, phone us on (08) 9208 6400.

12.01.2022 HPV VACCINE SAFETY If you or your child is due for an HPV vaccine soon, here is the latest Australian safety data. For those who have any concerns about this va...ccine, this data shows us that it is safe and well-tolerated, with only minor side effects. Of the 63 000+ parents/carers who participated in providing data: 91.2% reported no adverse events after immunisation. Of those who did report an adverse event, the most common were: Injection site pain Injection site swelling / redness Tiredness Headache Fever Irritability Sleep pattern change These symptoms are generally mild and short-lived. Why is the HPV vaccine important? Having the HPV vaccine means you're far less likely to have genital warts, certain types of cancer or other illnesses caused by HPV in the future. The vaccine helps to protect against cervical cancer and some less common cancers, such as penile, vaginal, vulval and throat cancers caused by HPV. (This data was last updated 18/09/2020 and comes from AusVaxSafety, a world-leading national vaccine safety system, led by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health).

12.01.2022 Contact us on (08) 9208 6400 to get up-to-date with your vaccines and help keep yourself, your family and the community safe from preventable diseases, like meningococcal.

12.01.2022 Pertussis (whooping cough) booster shots to protect you and your loved ones from Pertussis may be recommended for you. You can discuss with your GP during your next visit.

12.01.2022 With Spring just around the corner, now is a good time to consider getting on top of any hay fever allergies you may have. We offer Allergen Immunotherapy to patients suffering from allergies caused by grass pollen and house dust mites. Allergen Immunotherapy is the only treatment that targets the cause of the allergy and it can help to reduce allergy symptoms. To make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss your allergies and treatment options, visit http://illawarramedical.com.au or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

12.01.2022 Staying up to date with your routine vaccinations is an important way to protect yourself, your family, and the wider community from a range of preventable diseases. Contact us on (08) 9208 6400 to get up to date with your immunisations.

11.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads out there today!

11.01.2022 Need to see a doctor today? We have appointments available! Book online at http://illawarramedical.com.au or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

10.01.2022 Tired? Irritable? Constantly struggling to get a good nights sleep? Its possible you may have an underlying sleep disorder. Read more in our latest blog below. We offer a Home-Based Sleep Study service to test for any underlying sleep disorders that may be impacting on you getting a good nights sleep. For more information, speak to your GP. Book online at http://illawarramedical.com.au/ or contact us on 9208 6400.... http://illawarramedical.com.au/are-common-sleep-disorders-/

10.01.2022 When making a decision about immunisation, it's good to look at the risks of the diseases vs the risks of the vaccine. This week, we're weighing up the effects ...of #mumps against the effects of the MMR vaccine. Of course, these risks outlined in our graphic have already been taken into consideration in the design of the National Immunisation Program, in which the MMR vaccine is very clearly recommended. According to the Australian Department of Health, symptoms of mumps include: Fever Swelling of the face Headache Fatigue Aches and pains Loss of appetite Painful chewing or swallowing. #DiseaseVsVaccine #VaccinesWork

08.01.2022 Don't put your health on hold. We are open 7 days a week and our GPs are available to see you for any health matter. Contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or visit http://illawarramedical.com.au/ to make an appointment.

07.01.2022 This week is Women's Health Week; a timely reminder to all women to put their health first and book in a health check with their GP. Health checks are Medicare funded for those aged 45-49 years of age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those over the age of 75 years old. They can help to identify any existing or potential health issues so that you can make more informed decisions about your health. ... To book in your health check at Illawarra Medical Centre, contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

07.01.2022 Welcome back to Dr Luke Meyerkort who rejoins the Illawarra Medical Centre team this week. Luke is available for appointments Tuesdays-Fridays and some Saturdays. To make a booking, visit us at - http://illawarramedical.com.au/ - or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

07.01.2022 We are currently making updates to our website. If you experience any difficulty in accessing our website throughout the day and need to make a booking with us, please contact us directly on (08) 9208 6400 or book with us online at HotDoc (see below)>>

05.01.2022 Are you and your family's vaccinations up-to-date? If not, contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or visit our website to make a booking.

04.01.2022 4 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every minute. Be aware of breast cancer symptoms. Early diagnosis of cancer increases the chances for successful treatment.

04.01.2022 Those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing problems with their eyes; however, diabetes related eye complications often dont show until they are well advanced. The best thing you can do is to have regular eye checks. Find out more about how diabetes impacts on eye health in our July blog below>>

03.01.2022 Are you and your family up-to-date with your routine immunisations? If not, book into one of our NEW bulk billed Immunsiation Clinics, available Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm for all adult and child routine vaccinations. Walk in on the day or contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or visit https://illawarramedical.com.au/ to make a booking.

02.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day! Did you know that diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, affecting an estimated one in 11 adults nationally? It is a serious and complex condition that is a leading cause of blindness, kidney damage, amputation and heart attack and stroke. Find out more about how diabetes impacts on eye health in our blog from earlier this year - https://illawarramedical.com.au/how-diabetes-impacts-on-ey/

01.01.2022 This week is Sleep Awareness Week! Sleep is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but many of us suffer from common sleep disorders that make getting a good nights sleep that little bit harder. In this months blog, we take a look at some common sleep disorders and how sleep studies can test for underlying sleep disorders that may be impacting on you getting a good nights sleep. Read more below.... To make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss any sleep concerns you may have, book online at www.illawarramedical.com.au or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.