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Windsor Village & Oakden Medical Centres

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8261 1822

Address: 1 Longview Road, Windsor Gardens 5087 Adelaide, SA, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Family disagreements are a way of life. But sometimes they can get out of control. As a parent, you can lead by example with how you manage your emotions. Try this step-by-step approach to working through an issue. You can also use these principles to sort out personal disagreements with your child or young person. Step 1. Help your kids see conflict as a problem they can sort out fairly with help. For example, you might say: It looks like there’s a problem here. I’m sure i...f we talk about it we can sort it out. Step 2. Get each child to explain how they see the conflict. Get them to focus on what they want or need, and what their concerns or worries are, rather than blaming the other person. Step 3. It’s helpful to restate each person’s concerns so everyone’s on the same page. For example, So, you’re worried that you won’t get a turn; and you’re trying to make it to the next level of the game and you’re worried that if you stop now you won’t get to it. Step 4. Get each child or young person to suggest at least three different solutions. For example, What are some ways to solve this so you can all feel OK about it? If they can’t think of any, offer some ideas for them to think about. Step 5. Help them agree on a solution that will work and put it into action. Step 6. Praise them for sorting it out.

23.01.2022 Health Promotion this month is about MENS HEALTH Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. HOW? HERE ARE OUR TOP FIVE THINGS TO KNOW, AND DO.... 1. Spend time with people who make you feel good. 2. Talk, more. 3. Know your numbers. 4. Know thy nuts. Simple. 5. Move, more.

22.01.2022 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age and up to 21% in some high-risk groups, such as Indigenous women. PCOS is where the ovaries are covered in little cysts, caused by hormonal imbalances. The symptoms of PCOS include excess hair (hirsutism), hair loss, acne, weight gain, difficulties with fertility, increased anxiety and depression and symptoms associated with periods. If you think you may have PCOS, you need to see your doctor for further testing.

19.01.2022 Anjalee Dr Goyal did her graduation from India in 1994, Having enjoyed an accomplished medical career in her birth country, she migrated to Australia with her family in 2009. She was working as GP obstetrician in India, has also obtained Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioner. Passionate in all areas of general practice, Anjalee takes special interest in Obstetric shared care including pre conception advice, Contraception, all other women's health... related problems, in addition to caring for patients with Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Mental health and Paediatric health. Outside work - Anjalee is a passionate cook and enjoys preparing a variety of cuisines, has passion for walking. She speaks fluent English, Hindi and Punjabi. Special Interest Obstetric shared care Women's Health Paediatric health Mental Health Chronic disease management Preventive health Travel vaccination advice

18.01.2022 Judy Fielke RN Registered Nurse, BNurs Judy graduated as a Registered Nurse from the RAH some years ago. She has worked at the Children’s Hospital, Port Lincoln and Mount Barker Hospitals and spent some time District Nursing. For the last 15 years she has worked in General Practice in the Adelaide Hills, before recently joining the team at Windsor Village and Oakden Medical Centres.... Judy enjoys the variety of General Practice and the privilege of meeting and caring for people of all ages and walks of life. Judy values the ability to keep active and enjoys running, walking and playing hockey. She enjoys movies and meals with friends, but family times with her 4 adult children and their families gives her the most joy of all.

16.01.2022 Do you know the signs and symptoms of sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection, including COVID-19. It kills 4 times as many Australian as road accidents. It’s the body’s response to infection causing it to injure its own tissue and organs.... It can affect anybody at any age. It is a condition that is extremely difficult to diagnose as initial symptoms can be very subtle and sometimes confused for influenza or food poisoning. It progresses rapidly and if left untreated, can cause loss of life within hours. If detected early, sepsis can be treatable. If you notice the signs or symptoms of sepsis and your condition deteriorating, seek urgent medical advice from your doctor and ask, 'Could this be sepsis?'

16.01.2022 Are you drinking enough water? The number 1 way to monitor your hydration is to check the loo. Drink plenty of water and stay healthy in the heat!

13.01.2022 It’s important to remember that some people may be feeling more anxious about COVID-19 than others, so try and keep your distance wherever and whenever possible. You may find yourself in a situation where you need to remind others to keep their 1.5 metres distance.

12.01.2022 SPOT A BRO WHO’S FEELING LOW It can often be tricky spotting a friend who’s struggling. Helping a friend is easy when you know how. ASK... Start by mentioning anything different you’ve noticed. Maybe he’s spending more time at the bar, coming into work late, or missing social events. You’ve not quite seemed yourself recently. Are you okay? Trust your instinct. Remember, we often say I’m fine when we’re not. So if you think something’s wrong, don’t be afraid to ask twice. LISTEN Try to give him your full attention, without interruptions. Don’t feel you have to diagnose problems, offer solutions or give advice. Just let him know you’re all ears, judgement-free. Follow-up questions are good too. They’ll help let him know you’re listening: That can’t be easy. How long have you felt that way? ENCOURAGE ACTION Help him to focus on simple things that might improve his wellbeing: Is he getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and eating properly? Maybe there’s something that's helped before? Suggest he tells other people he trusts how he's feeling. This will make things easier for both of you. And if he’s felt low for more than two weeks, suggest he sees his doctor. CHECK-IN Suggest you catch up soon in person if you can. If you can’t manage a meet-up, make time for a call, or drop him a message. This will show you care. Plus, you’ll get a feel for whether he’s feeling any better.

10.01.2022 PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. Know the facts and take action early.... EARLY DETECTION IS KEY. The difference between early detection and late detection can be life and death. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, AND WHEN. When you're 50.You need to have a conversation with your doctor about PSA testing. If you're of African or Caribbean descent, do it at 45. If you have a family history, do it at 45. WHO’S AT RISK? Your risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age, but that doesn’t mean it’s a disease that only affects old men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Men who are of African or Caribbean descent, and men who have a family history (a brother or father with prostate cancer), are 2.5x more likely to get prostate cancer. If you’re 50, you should be talking to your doctor about PSA testing. If you’re of African or Caribbean descent, you need to start that conversation at 45. And if you have a brother or father with prostate cancer in their history, do it at 45. WHAT’S A PSA TEST? It’s a simple routine blood test. It’s used to determine the measurement of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) concentration in the blood, it is the primary method of testing for prostate cancer.

10.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert - Parafield cluster SA Health is contacting everyone who was in the Emergency Department at Lyell McEwin Hospital between 5.30 pm Friday 13 November and 4.00 am Saturday 14 November who may have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. If you visited this location during this time, and have not been contacted by SA Health, self-quarantine immediately, seek testing and call the SA COVID-19 Information line 1800 253 787. If you visited any... of the below locations duration the listed times, you do not need to self-quarantine but you should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms appear. Adelaide Bus 502 from Internode Adelaide bus stop on Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 4.15 pm 5.30 pm Thursday 12 November 4.30 pm 5.30 pm Monday 9 November 10.30 am 11.30 am Bus (GA1/GA2/GA3) from bus stop near train station Tuesday 10 November 5.30 pm 6.30 pm Saturday 7 November 5.30 pm 6.30 pm Mantra on Frome Friday 13 November 7.40 am 3.45pm Thursday 12 November 7.30 am 4.00 pm Metro Convenience Pty Ltd, Shop 3/ 24 Waymouth St, Adelaide Saturday 14 November 6.00 pm 6.15 pm Elizabeth Elizabeth Shopping Centre Sunday 8 November 11.00 am 12.30 pm Harris Scarfe, Elizabeth Shopping Centre Sunday 8 November 11.00 am 12.30 pm The Aquadome, 1 Crockerton Road Saturday 14 November 11.00 am 1.30 pm Enfield Ekam Indian Groceries, Enfield Plaza Friday 13 November 1.30 pm 4.30 pm Ingle Farm Coles South, Ingle Farm Shopping Centre, Ingle Farm Thursday 12 November 11.00 am 11.30 am Mawson Lakes Mint Leaf Lounge, 6/121-131 Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes Thursday 12 November 5.30 pm 6.30 pm Parafield Gardens Parafield Plaza Supermarket Thursday 12 November 10.30 am 11.30 am Pooraka On The Run Pooraka, OTR 126 Bridge Rd Pooraka Thursday 12 November 11.45 am 12.00 pm Port Adelaide Hungry Jacks, 321 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide Saturday 14 November 12.00 am 2.30 am Friday 13 November 7.30 pm 12.00 am Salisbury Bus 500 from Salisbury Bus Interchange Friday 13 November 6.30 am 7.40 am Thursday 12 November 6.30 am 7.40 am Wednesday 11 November 6.30 am 7.40 am Tuesday 10 November 6.30 am 7.40 am Monday 9 November 6.30 am 7.40 am Bus 411 from Salisbury Bus Interchange Monday 9 November 11.30 am 11.45am Salisbury Bus Interchange Monday 9 November 11.30 am 12.00 pm Saturday 7 November 6.30 pm Salisbury City Fruit Bowl Friday 13 November 10.00 am 10.15am Salisbury Downs Hollywood Plaza Surgery Saturday 14 November 10.00 am 11.00 am Friday 13 November 7.15am 7.20 am Star Discount Chemist, Hollywood Plaza Surgery Saturday 14 November 10.00 am 11.00 am Woolworths, Hollywood Plaza Surgery Saturday 14 November 10.00 am 11.00 am Friday 13 November 10.00 am 12.00 pm Woodville South Woodville Pizza Bar, 1/58 Woodville Rd, Woodville South Saturday 14 November 6.30 pm 8.30 pm Friday 13 November 6.30 pm 8.30 pm.

09.01.2022 Did you know we have a Specialist General Surgeon who consults with us once a month at Oakden? Dr Shekhar Sharma does all sorts including scopes, gallbladders, hernias, carpel tunnel, skin lesions and vasectomies. He can do small procedures in our own rooms or he will operate in the public or private system, depending on your level of insurance. ... You will still need a referral from your GP. Contact our reception for more information.

06.01.2022 Many of you will know our receptionist Anna, as she has been with us for 30 odd years! Not many people can say they have been in a role that long, but we are so thankful that Anna could. Anna has decided to retire and we wholeheartedly thank her for her years of service. She was there for many of you throughout her years with us and the impact she had on so many of us will not be forgotten. We wish you all the best in your retirement Anna and you will be missed.

05.01.2022 Dr Jane Mittelstadt BMedSci MBBS DCH FRACGP Jane graduated from the University of Sydney and worked in a variety of practices and medical education before she saw the light and moved to Adelaide!... Having always enjoyed journeying alongside children, young people and their families, working in a high-pressured emergency department at a children’s hospital further convinced Jane to value clear and empathic communication as being crucial to delivering high-quality health care to our community. Jane also completed her Diploma in Child Health during this time. Apart from paediatric health, Jane’s other special clinical interests include: - mental health and wellness in young people - women's health (including pap smears and all things related to periods don’t worry, nothing is ever too awkward to talk about!), and - sexual health Jane is also accredited to offer Obstetric Shared Care and Implanon insertions and removals. Outside of work, you’ll find Jane (trying) to run, but probably more likely sitting around with a chai latte.

05.01.2022 How to perform a Testicular self examination. November is Men's Health month, so it is time to check and guard your gonads! From puberty on wards, you should regularly check your testicles for any unusual thickenings or lumps. Testicular cancer has a very good cure rate if caught early enough, so it is very important to see your GP right away if you have any concerns. How is the self-examination done?... The examination only takes a couple of minutes & it is best to perform it after a warm shower when the skin of the scrotum is relaxed. The testes should feel firm & the surface smooth. It is normal for one testis to be slightly bigger than the other & the left often hangs slightly lower than the right. Using the palm of your hand, support your scrotum. Gentle roll one testis between the thumb & tip of fingers to feel for lumps or swelling around or on the surface of the testis. Then repeat with the other testis. The epididymis is a soft tube that carries the sperm and sits at the back of the testis. Using the thumb & tip of fingers feel along the epididymis & check for any swelling in this area.

05.01.2022 Detecting prostate cancer Not everyone experiences symptoms of prostate cancer. Many times, signs of prostate cancer are first detected by a doctor during a routine check-up. Some men, however, will experience changes in urinary or sexual function that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer.... Signs and symptoms - A need to urinate frequently, especially at night - Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine - Weak or interrupted flow of urine - Painful or burning urination - Difficulty in having an erection - Painful ejaculation - Blood in urine or semen - Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs Treating prostate cancer Treatment options are many and varied. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's important to keep in mind that many prostate cancers are slow growing and may not need surgery or other radical treatment. Treatment options include: - Active Surveillance - Prostatectomy - Radiotherapy - Hormone Therapy - Chemotherapy.

02.01.2022 Did you know eggs can carry Salmonella, and handling them incorrectly could spread bacteria onto your hands, around your kitchen and into your food? It’s recommended that you don’t wash cracked or dirty eggs, as this can transfer any dirt or germs from the outside of the shell to inside the egg. It’s best to throw these eggs away. Follow these tips to keep your eggs (and you!) healthy, particularly in the warmer months:... - Wash your hands after handling eggs - Store eggs below 15C. It’s best to keep them in the fridge - If you do not use raw egg products, such as cake batter, raw desserts, homemade mayonnaise and milkshakes immediately store them in the fridge, and dispose of them after 24 hours from the time they were made

01.01.2022 Judy graduated as a Registered Nurse from the RAH some years ago. She has worked at the Children’s Hospital, Port Lincoln and Mount Barker Hospitals and spent some time District Nursing. For the last 15 years she has worked in General Practice in the Adelaide Hills, before recently joining the team at Windsor Village and Oakden Medical Centre’s. Judy enjoys the variety of General Practice and the privilege of meeting and caring for people of all ages and walks of life. Judy values the ability to keep active and enjoys running, walking and playing hockey. She enjoys movies and meals with friends, but family times with her 4 adult children and their families gives her the most joy of all.