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South Yarra Medical

Locality: South Yarra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9820 1144

Address: 5/102 Toorak Road 3141 South Yarra, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Living with social anxiety - Holly Kent (Psychologist) Feeling lonely or want to socialise but feel anxious around others? Social anxiety is very common. Social anxiety disorder is the fear of being stared at, being evaluated negatively, being humiliated or embarrassed, or being the centre of attention, with the core of worrying that others are thinking badly or negatively about you.... You may worry about being judged harshly for looking anxious (eg blushing or shaking), from doing or saying something wrong, from making a mistake, or even your physical appearance. Situations where these fears may occur include, having to speak in public, in meetings, or exams, meeting new people, parties or groups, eating in public, public transportation, job interviews or even dating. The anxiety can lead the sufferer to either endure the situation with great anxiety or to avoid it altogether. However there are resources available to help, for more information see https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au//Looking-A/Social-Anxiety or speak to your GP or psychologist today.

23.01.2022 PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR BABY! Vaccines against whooping cough and influenza are FREE in pregnancy for expecting mothers and their partners. The antibodies produced protect you and also pass to your baby, protecting them in their first months of life when they are most vulnerable. Call South Yarra Medical on 9820 1144 to discuss with your GP or a practice nurse today about having your vaccination.... Immunise Australia website: http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/

22.01.2022 The importance of looking after your mental health during covid times is more important now than ever for a lot of us Weve seen Richmond/ Hawthorn/ South Yar...ra/ Abbotsford locals affected dramatically by covid, lockdowns and isolation. Be sure to get in touch with the brilliant doctors and nurses at Richmond Medical, South Yarra Medical and Hawthorn Medical - they can and will assist reducing stress and improving your mental health #richmond3121 #3121 #mentalwellness #supportlocals

21.01.2022 REGULAR SKIN CHECKS SAVE LIVES! Summer sunburn is a tradition for many Australians and visitors to our sun-drenched country. It often happens at our parks and beaches without a passing thought beyond applying some moisturising cream and making a mental note to be more careful. Its not surprising then that Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, with 2 in 3 Australians diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70.... Prevention is critical in lowering the rate of skin cancer. Most awareness campaigns focus on ways to reduce your risk of the damage which causes cancerous mutations in the first place. But prevention is only one side of the coin when it comes to reducing the number of people dying from skin cancer. The other is to improve detection of skin cancers at the early stages when they are treatable. Luckily, there is a simple guide for identifying when a growth might not be harmless and merits a trip to your GP. http://www.sunsmart.com.au/

20.01.2022 Check out our brand new website! Bookings can also be made through the HotDoc app: https://southyarramedical.com.au/

19.01.2022 The draft single Charter outlining the rights of aged care consumers is NOW OPEN for public consultation. This new Charter seeks to make rights clearer. Have your say today, visit: https://consultations.health.gov.au//the-australian-chart/

18.01.2022 As we continue to be affected by further restrictions, its important to take care of your mental health and well-being. You can now access 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychology sessions if you live in Victoria. Speak to your GP and update your Mental Health Treatment Plan to continue to receive mental health care from your psychologist, psychiatrist, GP or other allied health professional.... Call us on 9820 1144 or book online at http://southyarramedical.com.au/page/7/appointments to arrange an initial phone consultation with your GP. For more information visit https://www.health.gov.au//additional-covid-19-mental-heal

18.01.2022 A My Health Record is an online summary of your health information, such as medicines you are taking, any allergies you may have and treatments you have received. Your My Health Record allows your doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers (such as physiotherapists) to view your health information, in accordance with your access controls. You are also able to access it online yourself. The My Health Record system opt-out period commenced on 16 July 2018, and you now ha...ve until 15 November 2018 to advise the Australian Digital Health Agency if you do not want a My Health Record to be automatically created for you. Although the My Health Record system has previously been a self-register model, every individual with a Medicare or Department of Veterans Affairs card who does not already have a record will now be automatically registered to have a My Health Record, unless they choose not to have one. For further information about the My Health Record and what to do if you dont want a record created, visit the My Health Record website or call the My Health Record helpline on 1800 723 471. You can also read the OAICs opt-out FAQs.

14.01.2022 An estimated 20 per cent of parents simply forget to vaccinate their children on time. The VaxOnTime app can support parents to meet the legislative requirements under the No Jab No Play laws, by reminding them when vaccinations are due, assisting them to locate and book appointments with immunisation providers and access quality-assured information about vaccines on the Better Health Channel. Ask your GP or practice nurse for more information. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/VaxOnTime

13.01.2022 Now, more than ever, it’s important to keep your health and well being on track. Our GPs and health services are still here for you so there’s no need to put off or miss medical appointments, or ignore symptoms during isolation. There are safe ways of getting all sorts of care, including: consultations vaccinations prescriptions... and more. Face-to-face appointments can still be done safely and a range of risk management and strict cleaning measures have been implemented to keep our clinic operating to the highest possible standards. You may also be able to have a telehealth appointment if you are an existing client of the clinic. The best thing to do is just call our reception on 9820 1144 to discuss what options are best for you or your family.

13.01.2022 February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is held to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, how many women are affected by the disease each year and the impact it has on these women. Australians are encouraged to ovary-act this February to save lives and support women. With the lowest survival rate of any womens cancer, and little improvement in treatment in nearly 50 years, Australians are being encouraged to ovary-act during Februarys Ovarian C...ancer Awareness Month to raise vital funds for Australians impacted by the disease. Every year in Australia, more than 1,600 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 1,000 will die. Only 45 per cent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive five years post diagnosis. You can take action during Awareness Month and beyond! Learn the symptoms of ovarian cancer Talk to your friends, family to ensure they know ovarian cancer Ask your GP about your ovarian cancer risk Donate to help us save lives and support women Buy a $3 teal ribbon from https://ovariancancer.net.au/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/ Host an Afternoon Teal event and raise funds to save lives and support women

12.01.2022 #SurviveTheHeat: 1. Drink plenty of water. Always take a bottle with you 2. Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes 3. Keep cool. Draw your blinds, use a fan, take cool showers and dress in light, loose clothing made from natural fabrics 4. Plan ahead and schedule activities in the coolest part of the day... 5. Check-in on others. Look out for anyone vulnerable your neighbour living alone, an elderly friend or family member, people with a medical condition or your pets Visit: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat

11.01.2022 Pyschology Week 2018 - National Psychology Week aims to increase public awareness about psychology, psychological issues and the role psychologists play in community wellbeing. The week is an initiative of the Australian Psychological Society and involves events, presentations and a media campaign to assist public understand of psychology.

09.01.2022 Understanding Pain: Pain is the bodys warning system when you are sick or injured. It leads people to take action, a good thing, and has been important in humans ability to evolve and survive. This type of pain is acute pain (nociceptive pain) and is a reaction to a noxious stimulus. Acute pain is generally simple to treat and tends to fade away as you begin to feel better. Chronic pain is pain that persists after the body should have healed, usually about three months. This pain may not be warning you of damage occurring in the body so there is no longer a direct link between pain and harm being caused by the (preceding) injury or disease. Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon and may not be easy to treat, especially with analgesia alone. The video Understanding Pain provides a short 5 minute explanation.

09.01.2022 Slowing the spread of coronavirus in Victoria: Victorians should act now to reduce the risk of infection from coronavirus (COVID-19). There are a number of actions that Victorians can take, and a number of actions that employers and organisations can start to take, to help reduce the risk of infection and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Victorian community. ... These interventions are known as transmission reduction, or physical distancing measures. These are particularly important in reducing the spike of infections and protecting our elderly and those with chronic diseases or pre existing medical conditions.

09.01.2022 Womens Health Week - 3-7 September 2018. #WomensHealthWeek is celebrated in the first week of September each year. Women put yourself first this week & start making positive changes that can last a lifetime. Check back here daily for advice & tips to help improve your health #myhealthfirst.

07.01.2022 Dr Alia Kaderbhai one of our GPs and Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine network discusses her concerns over the recent TGA suspension of breast implants. The suspension followed a study linking implants to a rare type of lymphoma but the implications for the broader community are yet to be established.

07.01.2022 COVID 19 Message Our clinics have taken measures to best deal with Corona virus. This is to ensure patients have ready access to testing, whilst reducing exposure risk to other patients and healthcare workers. Testing is available to these groups of people... If you have travelled overseas in the last 14 days and have developed fever or respiratory symptoms... If you have had direct exposure to another person with confirmed corona virus in the last 14 days What everyone can do start to practice simple things to protect yourself and others Wash hands with soap or use antibacterial hand gel regularly Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face Cough or sneeze into your elbow not your hands Stay home if you feel unwell with mild symptoms such as headache or runny nose Avoid travel if you have a fever or cough Follow the advice on self- isolation if you have travelled to an increased risk country https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea... People at risk of COVID 19 age over 70 having a reduced immune system hypertension diabetes heart disease lung problems For more information please go to our website www.southyarramedical.com.au or call 03 9820 1144 to speak to a member of our friendly reception team. Thank you for your patience and for working with us as we try to slow down the spread of this virus.

06.01.2022 MOVEMBER 2018 - Movember is an annual event that takes place across the month of November. It targets four prominent areas of health faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. On average, men die six years earlier than women. Tragically, the leading cause of death for men in Australia is suicide. In fact, three out of four suicides are committed by men with more than half a million taking their own life each year. Show your support at https://au.movember.com/mens-health/general or call your GP today.

04.01.2022 South Yarra Medical Welcomes Dr Tim Lucas!! Dr Lucas studied Medicine at Deakin University and spent two years working in Gippsland hospitals before moving into general practice. Tim has a strong ethos of high quality and compassionate care. He is enthusiastic about adolescent health, mens health, LGBTI health, sexual health and mental health. Away from work, Tim sings baritone in his community choir, and enjoys gym classes and exploring our diverse world.

04.01.2022 MPORTANT CLINIC UPDATE: From Thursday 23rd July it is a mandatory requirement to wear a face mask at all times across Melbourne in public. As a result from Thursday 23rd July 2020 South Yarra Medical will be restricting patients/ visitors from entering without wearing a face mask.... If you do not have one in place upon arrival at our clinic we will ask you to leave the practice and wait in your car or at home and provide you with a telehealth consult. Due to supply demand across Australia we are unable to provide you with a mask. The stock we have are for clinic staff to ensure we are safe and protected to continue providing care to you and your family. Thank you for your understanding and support at this time. Kind regards, South Yarra Medical

03.01.2022 Now, more than ever, its important to keep your health and well being on track. Our GPs and health services are still here for you so theres no need to put off or miss medical appointments, or ignore symptoms during isolation. There are safe ways of getting all sorts of care, including: consultations vaccinations prescriptions... and more. Face-to-face appointments can still be done safely and a range of risk management and strict cleaning measures have been implemented to keep our clinic operating to the highest possible standards. You may also be able to have a telehealth appointment if you are an existing client of the clinic. The best thing to do is just call our reception on 9820 1144 to discuss what options are best for you or your family.

03.01.2022 As we continue to be affected by further restrictions, it's important to take care of your mental health and well-being. You can now access 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychology sessions if you live in Victoria. Speak to your GP and update your Mental Health Treatment Plan to continue to receive mental health care from your psychologist, psychiatrist, GP or other allied health professional.... Call us on 9820 1144 or book online at http://southyarramedical.com.au/page/7/appointments to arrange an initial phone consultation with your GP. For more information visit https://www.health.gov.au//additional-covid-19-mental-heal

03.01.2022 Womens Health Week 2018: Its the final day of Womens Health Week 2018. After such a huge week, were finishing off with the important topic of fatigue. Women are often juggling many roles in life. Along with all the responsibilities, feelings of fatigue and exhaustion can be common. Learn how to gain rather than drain energy and the importance of simply saying no and taking some time to rest and recharge.

02.01.2022 Its the 1st of October, which means its Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Most of us know the importance of being breast aware, but just being breast aware isnt enough - women and men need to have a better breast health understanding. This means being aware of the importance of breast health, having confidence in recognising changes in your breasts, knowing the risk factors for breast cancer, and learning how to complete your own regular breast check.... We urge everyone to improve your breast health understanding by visiting:http://www.curvelurve.com.au/ See more

02.01.2022 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is the regulatory body for therapeutic goods including medicines, medical devices, gene technology, and blood products in Australia. If a product carries a therapeutic claim, it is a therapeutic good and regulated by the TGA. The TGA ensures therapeutic goods available in Australia are of an acceptable standard. The TGA has a new Facebook page with a range of valuable information to help you make informed decisions about the medications you take.