Collie River Valley Medical Centre

11/11/2025

Stomach cancer can be difficult to detect early, but we all share a common goal: protecting those we love. Recognising the symptoms can be life-saving, and that starts with knowing what to look out for.

🔎 Stay vigilant - know the signs:
- A painful or burning sensation in the abdomen
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Loss of appetite and/or weight loss
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Unexplained tiredness or weakness
- Blood in vomit
- Black-coloured faeces

If you or someone you care about is experiencing any of the above, it’s important to seek medical advice. The sooner it is detected, the better the chance of treatment and recovery.

🔗 For more information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stomach cancer, head to https://brnw.ch/21wXgUp. For free and confidential cancer support, please call 13 11 20.

11/11/2025

There have been 54 cases of measles identified in WA in 2025 year to date.

Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.

Measles is highly infectious and can spread via airborne droplets to people close by (e.g. in waiting rooms). Droplets in the air may still infect people entering a room up to 30 minutes after an infected person has left it.

If someone not already immune to measles visited an exposure location during the specified dates and times below, they are advised to monitor for symptoms between 7 to 18 days after the visit. Persons who have received two measles vaccinations and those born before 1966 are considered immune to measles, on rare occasions, vaccinated individuals may develop a mild illness.

There is no ongoing risk of measles at these locations.

Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.

30/10/2025

Raising money and awareness for our annual Pink Morning Tea at CRVMC today! 🎀

To raise funds for research towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation's vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
National Breast Cancer Foundation

28/10/2025

21/10/2025

🌟 Come Grab a Free Coffee – Your Voice Matters! ☕

We’d love you to join us at The Wagon Café for a free coffee and a friendly chat about mental health and suicide prevention in Collie. 💬

📅 When: Tuesday, 4th November 2025
📍 Where: Wagon Café, Collie
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Your insights and ideas will help shape future community events and wellbeing initiatives that bring people together and build a stronger, more connected Collie.

Pop in for a cuppa, share your thoughts, and help us make a positive difference 💙
You can also complete the short survey online by scanning the QR code or going to: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__l6QjMpUMkZaQ1Y3TlVHQkc5R0I4MjZYNTFSU0s5Ty4u&origin=Invitation&channel=0

🕊️ When we share our stories, we build bridges of hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support:
📞 Lifeline 13 11 14

💙 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

25/09/2025

15/09/2025

***Update-phones now working!!***

We ask for your patience!
CRVMC is having internet and phone issues at the surgery this morning. We will update when resolved.

12/09/2025

The team at CRVMC wish to express their sincere appreciation to Kelly on 20 years of service ⭐️
You have made so many impactful contributions over the past two decades! Thank you for your dedication, commitment and unwavering loyalty!

11/09/2025

💛 R U OK? 💛

05/08/2025

🦠Influenza self tests and Covid self tests are available to purchase in supermarkets and chemists🦠

CRVMC encourages all patients to self test if they have any symptoms or been around anyone testing positive for Covid or Influenza A or B. 🦠

CRVMC would like to advise patients if coming into the surgery with cold/flu/covid/virus symptoms ( sore throat, coughing, runny nose ) etc, to please WEAR A MASK or ASK FOR A MASK at reception. You may also be asked if you have done a RAT (test the day of, if displaying these symptoms.

This ensures the protection for all patients and staff.
Thankyou for your understanding.

05/08/2025

Farewell and Welcome at CRVMC

Transitions are a natural part of medical training and career growth, and while it’s always difficult to say goodbye, we’re proud to support our GPs as they move forward in their journeys.

Last week, we bid farewell to Dr Anees, Dr Nguyen, Dr Thio, and Dr Wong as they continue their careers in other specialties and communities. We sincerely thank them for their contributions and wish them all the very best for the future.

This week, we’re pleased to welcome two new full-time General Practitioners to Collie River Valley Medical Centre: Dr Steven Van Der Werf and Dr Ferris K Zulkifli. Both doctors have commenced consulting from today, and we extend a warm—if slightly chilly ❄️—welcome to them as they settle into Collie and join the CRVMC team.