Park Street General Practice in Geelong, Victoria | Family doctor

Park Street General Practice

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5223 2722

Address: 16 Park Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Time for a chat with your little ones?

25.01.2022 We've put our heads together and come up with the Top 10 activities to do in lockdown. Just in time for the weekend! You're welcome! ... https://www.parkstgp.com.au//top-10-activities-to-do-in-l/

24.01.2022 Have you sent back your Bowel cancer screening test? If not, pop it on this weekend's TO DO list !

23.01.2022 Sitting down for long periods has a big impact on our health and is associated with an increased risk of various diseases. Lacking inspiration? Try some fitness videos, dance to music on while you do the housework, try out a new recipe, wash your car or play with the kids in the backyard. Remember to follow the local COVID-19 restrictions and have some fun while you get moving!... Image Credit: Australian Physiotherapy Association

22.01.2022 How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think F.A.S.T. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:... Face - Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? Arms - Can they lift both arms? Speech - Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time - Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. The faster you get to hospital for treatment for stroke, the better your chance of survival and of making a good recovery. Time saved is brain saved. Source: Stroke Foundation #nationalstrokeweek

19.01.2022 Did you know, mothers over 40 are twice as likely to have a left-handed baby? If both parents are right-handed, there is a 1 in 10 chance of having a left-handed child. And if both parents are left-handed, the child has a 4 in 10 chance of being left-handed.... Left handers - Make Up Roughly 12% of the Population... Are better at multi-tasking Adjust to seeing under water quicker Are less able to roll their tongue More likely to find it harder to get to sleep More likely to enjoy a drink or two Don't believe everything you read ... :) Although on a positive note left handers have - higher Intelligence levels, creativity, imagination, daydreaming and intuition. They're also better at rhythm and visualization and apparently earn more than righties. Fact or fiction, let's celebrate today - #lefthandersday2020

18.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day and the theme is "Use Heart" What does this mean? Use your HEAD to understand what it takes to live a heart healthy life. ... Your INFLUENCE to set an example for loved ones. Your COMPASSION to look beyond the self and act in ways to support the most vulnerable in society; those with underlying heart-related conditions. Our advice, if you have an underlying health condition such as heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, don't let COVID-19 stop you attending your regular check-ups. #UseHeart to beat cardiovascular disease.

15.01.2022 A conversation could change a life. This year's message is "There's more to say after R U ok?" Is there a friend, relative, co-worker or someone you need to reach out to today? ... #ruok2020

11.01.2022 As the weather warms up, out come our slithery friends. Snakes are starting to make an appearance in the Geelong region and care must be taken. If you see a snake, the best thing to do is keep calm and try to move yourself, anyone with you and your pets away from the snake.... Always seek immediate medical help tel: triple zero (000) if you are bitten by a snake. Here's some other good advice in our latest blog - https://www.parkstgp.com.au/20//14/snake-bites-what-to-do/

09.01.2022 Feeling stressed? Sad? Lonely? Anxious? Job worries? If you're experiencing mental health distress, especially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, HeadtoHelp is only a phone call away. HeadtoHelp operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. ... The dedicated phone number is: 1800 595 212 It's available to anyone of any age experiencing mental ill-health whether they have a GP mental health treatment plan or not. HeadtoHelp uses a hybrid model for providing emotional, social and physical support - just one phone call away. #mentalhealthmatters

08.01.2022 Geelong is being warned to be alert to signs of thunderstorm asthma, with conditions that could trigger breathing difficulties. In an emergency, please dial 000.

08.01.2022 Hubert is just here to remind you how it works We are not out of the woods yet ... please continue to wear your mask and wear it correctly. Image: Woof Woof

07.01.2022 "Sorry, we're not Dentists." But, we do care about your teeth. 2020 Dental week posed the question, ... "How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?" Check out this handy infographic. #getsugarsavvy

05.01.2022 This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges. Is there someone you need to check on?

04.01.2022 Tried buying a jigsaw puzzle lately? Seems doing jigsaw puzzles is a favourite way to pass some time during lockdown. It's also good for your brain too. All that attention and high level focus is fantastic for improving short term memory. ... So get too it ! If you can get your hands on one that is.

04.01.2022 Park St Geelong GPs and nurses continue to deliver Immunisation services during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we adhere to the Department of Health guidelines regarding COVID-19, it is safe to attend our clinic to receive vaccinations including childhood vaccinations. It’s important that your child’s scheduled immunisations take place even during the pandemic.... Children who do not receive complete and timely vaccinations are at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases and the short and long-term health consequences associated with these. tel: 5223 2722 to book an Immunisation appointment.

03.01.2022 Are your child's immunisations up to date? It’s important that your child’s scheduled immunisations take place even during the pandemic. Children who do not receive complete and timely vaccinations are at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases and the short and long-term health consequences associated with these.... Park Street GPs and nurses continue to offer vaccinations during this pandemic. tel: 5223 2722 to book your appointment.