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Your Doctors

Locality: Summer Hill, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9797 3900

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24.01.2022 TURN UP THE VOLUME! This week is Womens Healt Week! Welcome to Womens Health Week 2018! Today is the day to turn up the volume on womens health ... your health! Together lets start talking about womens health and bringing those silent topics out into the open to be heard, seen and recognised. No more whispering, no more grinning-and-bearing it. Give your health a voice today and lets get into it...... Have that special lady in your life? A partner, mum, sister, or daughter? Have they been to a doctor lately? Give them a nudge and send them in, our friendly doctors would be more than happy to help. https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/monday

23.01.2022 Our doctors are always explaining this one! What does green snot REALLY mean?

22.01.2022 October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore the 10 different ways you can take action this October to support the mental health of yourself and those around you.

21.01.2022 Have you protected your kids? Its not too late to get the flu shot. Call now to book an appointment. Plus - its free for kids and those with other medical issues.

21.01.2022 Hows your sleep going? Our doc Dr Sam joins the team on the Healthy-ish podcast to talk sleep and more. Check it out!

21.01.2022 FLU SHOTS HAVE ARRIVED! In light of the Covid19 crisis it is imperative that EVERYONE gets their influenza vaccine this year. Not only will it protect you against influenza (the flu), it will help prevent the double whammy of getting both influenza and Covid19 at the same time. It will also help reduce burden on an already overloaded health system.... Please call the practice for further information. ***FLU CLINICS*** In an industry first we will be offering drive through flu shots this year at our Ashfield rooms. LEICHHARDT: book in for a walk in vaccination ( which can have a telehealth follow up if you have other things to discuss). ASHFIELD: book for a DRIVE THROUGH flu vaccination ( which can be followed up with a telehealth consultation if you have other things to discuss). Times vary , so call the practice for more information. We will update facebook down the track as well. Cheers, the Your Doctors team.

20.01.2022 With an increase of community transmission of COVID-19, and following advice from NSW Health, all patients and visitors over the age of 12 are asked to wear a mask when visiting our practices. If you do not have a mask, please let staff know when you arrive and one will be provided to you. Hand sanitiser is available in our waiting rooms.

17.01.2022 All you need to know about the flu shot.

17.01.2022 Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow a beard, raise funds and help beat bowel cancer. The disease affects 1 in 13 Australians making it Australias second biggest cancer killer. Choices you make related to diet, lifestyle, screening and surveillance can influence your bowel cancer risk. Symptoms of bowel cancer include: change in bowel habit with diarrhoea, constipation or the feeling of incomplete emptying... thin bowel movements blood in the stools abdominal pain, bloating or cramping anal or rectal pain a lump in the anus or rectum weight loss fatigue unexplained anaemia https://www.decembeard.org.au/ https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/about-bowel-cancer https://www.cancer.org.au/abo/types-of-cancer/bowel-cancer/

16.01.2022 Online booking system: To ensure the health and safety of our patients, staff and others at the workplace, we have temporarily turned off all online appointment bookings. In order to facilitate effective triage, please phone one of our practices to make an appointment. Your co-operation and patience during this screening process is greatly appreciated and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

16.01.2022 Dr Eliza Hannam has now completed her further training to specialise in breastfeeding and infant sleep difficulties. This training was through the organisation "Possums" and she is now fully accredited to provide Neuroprotective developmental care following this approach. Possums has been started up in Qld by Dr Pamela Douglas, who is a GP and author of "The discontented little baby" book. Eliza is now completing her formal training to become an IBCLC registered lactation consultant. She finds this work very rewarding and would love to help any other families having similar issues- please let reception staff know if this is why you are booking in so that the adequate appointment length can be booked.

16.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage you, your friends and family to check your breasts for lumpiness or changes in size, shape or colour. Make sure to examine your breasts from time to time. Changes to look for include: a new lump or lumpiness, especially if its only in one breast ... a change in the size or shape of your breast a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing a change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling an unusual pain that doesnt go away. Most changes arent due to breast cancer but its important to see your doctor without delay if you notice any of these changes.

15.01.2022 Your Doctors would like to wish our patients and families a Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year! We will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. We will be closing at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Since some doctors will be away on holidays enjoying their well-deserved break, some closing hours across the 3 sites may vary. In an emergency dial 000 or go directly to your nearest hospital.

14.01.2022 When to ask for help while trying to conceive.

14.01.2022 Your Doctors GP, Dr Sam Hay, runs through his top ten tips for healthy skin in his latest article.

13.01.2022 Are you feeling unwell and have you recently travelled overseas, or, been in contact with a confirmed case of Coronavirus? Coronavirus screening clinics are in operation at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital and St Vincents Hospital. The Clinics are open from 8:00AM to 10:00PM, daily. We recommend that you present directly to one of these clinics. You are not required to phone in advance and you do not need a referral. Once a patient has been tested at ED or a screening clinic, the clinic will contact the patient regarding their results. If you are feeling very unwell, we recommend you present directly to your local hospital emergency department. For general information, please call the Coronavirus information line on 1800 020 080.

13.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every day 55 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 7 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Men can also get breast cancer, but this is rare. It is important to be ‘breast aware’ and keep a look out for any changes in the breast. Take the time to get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts as part of everyday activities like showering, dressing, putting on body lotion, o...r simply looking in the mirror. Knowing what is normal for you will help you detect any new breast or nipple changes. Breast changes to look out for include: a new lump or lumpiness a change in the size or shape of your breast a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing a change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling an unusual pain that doesn't go away. No matter how busy you are if you find a change in your breast, see your doctor without delay. Early detection is vital to surviving breast cancer. Women aged between 50 and 74 are invited to access free screening mammograms every two years via the BreastScreen Australia Program. Women aged 40-49 and 75 and over are also eligible to receive free mammograms, however do not receive an invitation to attend. It is recommended that women with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, aged between 40 and 49 or over 75 discuss options with their GP. https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/womans-cance/breast-cancer https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/

13.01.2022 Its Dementia Action Week 1622 September 2019! Have you taken the survey yet? September is Dementia Awareness Month. The purpose of Dementia Awareness Month is to encourage Australians to become dementia-aware, have a better understanding of what it is like for a person to live with dementia, and ultimately be encouraged to create communities where people with dementia are supported to live a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value.

12.01.2022 Home isolation: All people who have travelled in or transited through higher risk countries (mainland China, Iran or South Korea) should be isolated at home for 14 days after leaving the country. Returned travellers from moderate risk countries (Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand) should self-monitor for symptoms, practice social distancing and immediately isolate themselves if they become unwell.

12.01.2022 Check out Dr Sams Update on the Meningococcal vaccine - brilliant news! We will keep you informed as information comes to hand.

12.01.2022 Our own Dr Sam discusses these pesky spots with Kidspot.

12.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day! Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure and early death. 1 in 2 people living with diabetes dont know they have it. Find out how you and your family can take simple action to reduce your risk: https://worlddiabetesday.org/about/prevent-type-2-diabetes/

12.01.2022 Are you bringing the kids in to see one of our doctors soon? Heres what NOT to say to prepare them for the next visit. Cheers, Dr Sam.

10.01.2022 Be a Red Nose Hero & support Red Nose Day - Friday 14th August. Every dollar raised on Red Nose Day helps stop little lives being cut short and ensures every grieving family gets the support they need. Dont forget to show us your silly noses.

10.01.2022 In some great news for fertility treatment, human eggs have been grown in a laboratory for the first time. The medical breakthrough has shown it is possible to ...bring eggs to maturity outside the ovary. The breakthrough could help women who dont respond to IVF, including cancer patients, preserve fertility. #9Today See more

10.01.2022 Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation - new website for parents Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) is a new website for parents and carers of babies and young children which answers common questions about childhood immunisations. The SKAI website was developed by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, in partnership with the University of Sydney and other collaborators. The SKAI website includes: reliable information about childhood vacci...nes on the National Immunisation Program answers to common questions about childhood immunisations videos that explain how to get your child vaccinated http://www.talkingaboutimmunisation.org.au/

09.01.2022 Its Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week! Perinatal anxiety and depression affects one in five expecting or new mums and one in ten dads. We encourage you to engage in open and honest conversations with your GP if you are experiencing signs and symptoms. https://www.panda.org.au/ https://www.howisdadgoing.org.au/

09.01.2022 To celebrate therapy dog awareness month we are having a competition! Please LIKE your fave pic and the the dog with the most likes will win a pack of SCHMACKOS! We would like to introduce to you the Your DOGtors team! These are our furry best friends! They like to keep us happy & active! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

08.01.2022 Movember is here. Grow a Mo & save a bro! Its time to make a change. Movember supports world class mens health programs that combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health and suicide prevention. Sign up to Movember and help stop men dying too young. Hey bro, when was your last visit to the GP? If you havent had your yearly check-up now is a great time to do it! https://au.movember.com/

08.01.2022 Its a very hot day over Sydney today! Make sure to keep yourself, family and pets safe and cool. - Keep yourself cool - Stay hydrated with water - Look out for each other... - Plan ahead for the heat For tips on beating the heat go to NSW Health: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/Pages/default.aspx

07.01.2022 May has arrived- get your flu shots soon to protect ALL the family. Your Doctors is running their annual flu clinics now, so book in and get your flu shot before the flu gets you. LH - Mon 6th - 4.30 - 5.30 LH - Wed 8th - 4.30 - 5.30 LH - Wed 15th - 4.30 - 5.30... ----------------------------------- SH -Tues 7th - 4.30 - 5.30 SH- Wed 15th - 4.30 - 5.30 SH- Sat 18th - 8.00 - 12.00 SH- Tues 21st - 4.30 - 5.30 SH- Wed 29th - 4.30 - 5.30 See more

06.01.2022 Your Doctors continues to offer the full range of services to our patients. We are committed to providing the highest level of care available during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) crisis. In order to provide safe care by minimising the number of patients in the practice at any one time, we offer telehealth consultations in the first instance. Patients will be assessed and triaged, and if necessary you may come into the practice for a face-to-face consultation. Telehealt...h consultations. Telehealth refers to the provision of a consultation over a telephone or video call. Our clinical team will be able to discuss your issues and develope an effective management plan with you. They can utilise a variety of communication strategies to ensure we provide you the best care possible - email, video call, photo sharing via email. If appropriate, the team may organise for you to come into the practice for a face-to-face review. Face-to-Face Consultations. At Your Doctors we recognise that not everything can be done via telehealth. For many procedures and consultations we will continue to offer face-to-face consultations (eg Immunisations and Cervical Screening). However, we will not be offering some non-urgent procedures and treatments. Please discuss your situation with our team when booking your appointment. It may be necessary to book a telehealth consultation first, with provisions made to bring you in afterwards. On the day of your booking you will receive a courtesy call from one of our clinical staff to ensure you remain at low risk with regard to Covid-19/Coronavirus. Online booking system: To ensure the health and safety of our patients, staff and others at the workplace, we have temporarily turned off all online appointment bookings. In order to facilitate effective triage, please phone one of our practices to make an appointment. Your co-operation and patience during this screening process is greatly appreciated and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Update 29MAR20: We hope to get this facility up and running this week.

06.01.2022 As a mother of two young children herself, Dr Eliza Hannam understands some of the challenges of parenthood including breastfeeding and infant sleeping/settling difficulties. She is currently undergoing further training to specialise in the assessment and management of breastfeeding and sleeping/settling difficulties and she would love to help families of the practice with these issues! Please let reception staff know if this is why you are booking in so that the adequate appointment length can be booked.

05.01.2022 Your Doctors own GP Dr Sam gets inside our little ones heads.

05.01.2022 R U OK? Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. https://www.ruok.org.au/

04.01.2022 Our own Dr Sam Hay joined a panel of experts to answer questions on the current coronavirus situation in Australia. Dr Sam gives some timely advice on travel and the use of masks.

03.01.2022 Please help Team Finley in their quest to raise money for Brain Cancer Research. The team at Your Doctors wishes them the best of luck! https://donate.ccia.org.au//51/fairwarriorsfightbraincancer

03.01.2022 September 7-11 is Women’s Health Week. It's a great reminder to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. Be ready to explore daily health tips, tools and information on how to unlock your own powers for good health. Sign up at: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

02.01.2022 Dr Harshani Hattotuwa is back from maternity leave. She will be working from our Summer Hill rooms on: Wednesday 9:00am 4:00pm Friday 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am 12:00pm (once a month)... We are super happy to have her back! See more

01.01.2022 Is your child too sick for school?