Ballajura Medical Centre

26/03/2024

Get ready for influenza season. Free flu vaccines now available for patients 65yrs and over. Book your immunisation appointment now

01/05/2023

We have flu clinics on Monday - Saturday. Book via HotDoc or call our friendly staff on 08 9249 1311

Get your free flu vaccine from today!

Everyone in WA over the age of 6 months can now receive their free flu vaccine 💪

✔️ Reduce your risk of getting sick
✔️ Prevent flu from spreading
✔️ Stay healthy and enjoy the cool winter weather!

You can also choose to get your latest COVID-19 dose at the same time.

Book now at a participating location near you: https://bit.ly/3AbZmH4

10/10/2022

Have you heard about the Manage My Care app? 📱

This app provides patients and their carers with 24/7 access to real-time outpatient appointments and referral information. 🗓️

It also makes it easier for you to update contact details for yourself or those in your care.

Get the Manage My Care app today!

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/ManageMyCare

10/10/2022

Today is World Mental Health Day. We're reminding everyone to look after their mental health. Book online using HotDoc or call our friendly staff on 08 9249 1311 to make an appointment to see your GP.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental ill health is a growing problem in Australia – one that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and knowing how to support others, has never been more important. This World Mental Health Day, we're reminding everyone to "Look after your mental health, Australia".
Find out more http://ow.ly/Nrpv50KsM36

27/09/2022

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Be proactive and talk to your GP about PSA testing. Book an appointment via HotDoc or call us on 08-9249 1311

08/09/2022

07/09/2022

This week is .

This is a week of events and online activities, all designed to boost the health and wellbeing of women and gender-diverse people.

This year's focus is on the top five concerns in women’s health:
▪️ menopause and perimenopause
▪️ pelvic health
▪️ health checks
▪️ mental wellbeing
▪️ physical activity

Take this week as a reminder to schedule your next health check, revisit your exercise plan, or spend time focusing on your mental wellbeing.

For resources, events or more information, visit: womenshealthweek.com.au

For many of us, health has been so front of mind that part of our personal health care has fallen off the radar: health checks.

03/08/2022

Antiviral medication can help you avoid getting very sick from COVID. 💊

You may be eligible for antiviral medications if you have tested positive and are:
✔️ 70 years or older
✔️ 50 years or older with 2 additional risk factors
✔️ Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, 30 years or older with 2 additional risk factors
✔️ 18 years or older and immunocompromised

You will need to get a prescription from your GP, if you are eligible. ✍‍️

You need to start antiviral medications as soon possible after symptoms start.

Risk factors include (but are not limited to) living in residential aged care, living in a remote area, living with a disability, some neurological conditions, chronic respiratory conditions, obesity or diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure or diabetes.

If you have risk factors and test positive for COVID, let your doctor or clinic know and they will advise you.

🚫 It is very important you don’t share this medicine with friends or family.

For more information please visit healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Managing-COVID19-at-home-and-in-the-community/Looking-after-yourself

30/07/2022

Stay home if you feel unwell and get tested for COVID-19.

Use a rapid antigen test (RAT) or find your closest testing clinic on the HealthyWA website.

For more information visit: https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/COVID19testing