Collie Medical Group

30/12/2025

Enjoy your New Year Celebrations Everyone!
We will be closed New Years Day. Open again friday.
Give us a call to book your appointments. A few days notice is needed 🙂

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas Everyone! Have a wonderful and happy day

19/12/2025

The Collie Medical Group will be closed over the Christmas Holidays week.
Christmas Day Thurs 25th Dec CLOSED
Boxing Day Fri 26th Dec CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec CLOSED
Sunday 28th Dec CLOSED

New Years Day Thurs 1st Jan CLOSED

10/12/2025

Lung Cancer Awareness Month reminder:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, but early detection dramatically improves survival. Symptoms include persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, and unexplained weight loss.
Don't ignore symptoms! Book an appointment with your GP immediately if you experience persistent respiratory symptoms, especially if you're a current or former smoker. Your GP can arrange chest X-rays, CT scans, and specialist referrals for early diagnosis and treatment.

Call us on 97341233 to schedule your appointment today!

03/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Your body contains 72km of nerves and enough blood vessels to circle Earth twice.
The human body’s nervous system is a marvel of biological engineering.
If all your nerve fibers were stretched end to end, they’d span roughly 45 miles (72 kilometres) — enough to connect distant parts of your body with lightning-fast communication.
The longest single nerve, the sciatic nerve, can stretch over 1 meter (3 feet) in some individuals, running from the lower spine down to the foot.
The central nervous system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, controls every thought, sensation, and movement — with the spinal cord alone measuring about 18 inches (45 cm) in length.
And that’s just one system.
The body’s blood vessels — arteries, veins, and capillaries — stretch more than 95,000 kilometres (59,000 miles) if laid end to end, enough to circle the Earth more than twice.
Supporting it all is your skeleton, built from 206 bones, which protect organs, produce blood cells, and form the framework for muscles. Together, these systems highlight the body’s astonishing complexity and its ability to function as one synchronised unit.
Source: Hill, M. A. (2023). The Nervous System. Anatomy & Physiology, University of Leeds; National Institutes of Health (NIH); American Heart Association.

28/11/2025

We've had a lot of receptionists work at CMG over the years. A lot of friends have been made. Its great to catch up.
Here are two of our longest serving employees, Monique and Tania 🙂😁

27/11/2025

Have you had your bone density checked?
If you are over 70 and have not had it checked previously you are eligible under Medicare. If you are under 70 you may be eligible if you have certain medical conditions. To discuss a referral please make an appointment on 97341233 .

20/11/2025

🖐 X-ray, CT, or MRI? Here’s what each scan reveals.

And an overview of why your doctor might order one over the other.

Medical imaging offers multiple ways to visualize the human hand, each with unique strengths depending on what healthcare providers are looking for.

An X-ray is the most common and accessible method—it captures clear images of bones, making it ideal for diagnosing fractures, dislocations, and signs of arthritis. It works by passing a small amount of radiation through the body, which is absorbed differently by bone and soft tissue, resulting in a high-contrast image where bones appear white and air appears black.

However, when deeper detail is needed, CT scans (computed tomography) and MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) come into play. A CT scan combines multiple X-ray images to create cross-sectional views, offering more precise information about complex fractures, bone tumors, or joint alignment.

Meanwhile, MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of soft tissues—including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and nerves—making it the go-to tool for diagnosing tendon injuries, ligament tears, or nerve compression in the hand. Together, these imaging types allow doctors to see not just the bones, but the full complexity of the hand’s anatomy.

Source: Mayo Clinic; Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

29/10/2025

Obesity affects 2 in 3 Australian adults – and it’s not just about weight. It’s about wellbeing, access, and support.
🤔 True or false: Obesity is just about overeating.
❌ False! It’s shaped by genetics, mental health, sleep, stress, environment and a range of other factors
Let’s shift the conversation from blame to understanding. Everybody deserves respect – and every person deserves access to tools for better health.
Small steps matter:
✔️ Move in ways that feel good
✔️ Eat for nourishment, not punishment
✔️ Talk to your GP or a dietitian
✔️ Join a supportive community

26/09/2025

From the 3rd November until the 24th December, if you would like your records sending to another practice, please fill out the permission form at that practice and we can forward it on to them.
There is a charge of $33 for this service.
Thank you

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24/09/2025

Good afternoon. Another lovely day out there!🌞🌼
So news... Dr Saharay has finally decided what date he will return!! :D
Monday the 6th October he will back in the Practice. Please book appointments in advance. We have new appointment hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm and 2.30 - 4.30pm. (If you call on the day, there wont be an appointment available).
Thank you for your patience :) See you soon!

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