Monaro Medical Practice

04/03/2026

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26/02/2026

❤️ Fast Facts Friday: Heart Month – Your Heart Matters ❤️

🫀Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness in Australia but many risk factors can be prevented or managed. 🇦🇺

Hear are some important facts:

❤️ High blood pressure often has no symptoms
🧂 Diet, smoking, stress and inactivity can increase risk
🚶 Regular exercise helps keep your heart strong
🥗 Healthy eating supports heart health
🩺 Regular check-ups can detect issues early
⚠️ Early prevention can save lives

💙Looking after your heart starts with small steps.
Book an appointment with a GP who can assess your heart health and help you stay on track.

📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920
💻 Book online: www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

🩺💙 Monaro Medical Practice – caring for our community

26/02/2026

📰 Supporting health and wellbeing across our community 📰

We were proud to be featured in this week’s The Monaro Post Health and Wellbeing section 🗞️, alongside other local health and wellbeing providers 🏥 working together to support the Snowy Monaro community 🏔️
Cooma Hearing Monaro Physio Sapphire Coast and Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy

Access to quality healthcare locally is so important, and we are committed to continuing to provide accessible, compassionate GP care 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ for individuals and families 👶👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 across Cooma and surrounding areas 📍

🟡 Bulk billing is available at Monaro Medical Practice for eligible standard consultations, helping improve access to essential GP services 💛🏥

We are grateful to be part of such a strong, supportive local healthcare network 🤝💙 and proud to care for our community 🌿

Thank you to our wonderful community for your ongoing trust and support 💙🙏

To book an appointment with a GP:
📞 02 8529 8920
💻 www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

Bulk billing applies to eligible standard consultations. Some specialised services, procedures, and pregnancy care may incur private fees depending on the service provided.

19/02/2026

🟢 BULK BILLING AVAILABLE AT MONARO MEDICAL PRACTICE 🟡

🏥We are proud to offer bulk billed GP consultations for eligible patients, helping make healthcare more accessible for our community 💚

🟢 BULK BILLED (eligible patients):
👩‍⚕️ Standard GP consultations
🩺 General health concerns
📋 Chronic disease management
🧠 Mental health care plans
🌿 Preventative health care
🔬 Most skin checks and single skin procedures

🟡 PRIVATELY BILLED SERVICES:
🤰 Pregnancy care and antenatal visits
🔬 Multiple skin procedures performed in one visit
📄 Some specialised Medicare consultations

Our team is here to support your health at every stage of life 💚
Providing trusted, local care for the Cooma and wider Monaro community 🏔️

To make your appointment;
📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920 ☎️
🌐Book online anytime: www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au


🟢 Your local GP practice 🟡 Your community 🟢 Your health 🟡

18/02/2026

👋 Welcome Dr Arthur Ng to Monaro Medical Practice

We are pleased to welcome Dr Cheuk Hei (Arthur) Ng, our newest Rural Generalist Registrar, to the practice.

Dr Arthur brings a strong and diverse clinical background, having trained at the University of New South Wales and previously working as a Senior Surgical Trainee within the Westmead Hospital Network. Dr Arthur has since transitioned into rural general practice and is passionate about providing practical, evidence-based care to his patients. Dr Arthur speaks English and Cantonese.

To book an appointment with Dr Arthur:
📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920
💻 or book online: www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

18/02/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday - The Health Benefits of Regional Living

Did you know where you live can have a meaningful impact on your wellbeing?

Research shows people living in regional communities often experience:

💛 Stronger personal relationships
🤝 Greater sense of community connection
😌 Lower stress levels
⏰ Less time commuting and more time for what matters
🌱 Improved overall life satisfaction

Living in a supportive community, staying connected and maintaining balance are all important parts of your health - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

If you are not feeling your best, book an appointment with a GP.

📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920
💻 Book online at www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

13/02/2026

🌹 Fast Facts Friday - Valentine’s Edition

With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, it is a good reminder to take care of the organ that keeps you going every day - your heart ❤️

Here are some important heart health facts:

❤️ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia
🚶 Just 30 minutes of walking a day can significantly reduce your risk
🥗 Healthy eating, exercise, and not smoking all help protect your heart
🩺 Regular blood pressure and cholesterol checks are important
😴 Sleep and managing stress also play a key role in heart health

Looking after your heart now can help prevent problems in the future.

If you would like to book a check-up or discuss your heart health
📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920 or
💻 Book online at www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

11/02/2026

09/02/2026

A significant storm has passed through Cooma causing flash flooding. Please avoid travelling until the weather subsides as water is on the roads. If you need emergency assistance, call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency call triple zero (000).

09/02/2026

✨ Meet our newest GP Registrar - Dr Parneet Kaur!

We are excited to welcome Dr Parneet Kaur to Monaro Medical Practice.

Since moving to Australia in 2023, Dr Kaur has worked across Illawarra Shoalhaven and South Western Sydney, with experience in emergency medicine, women’s health, paediatrics, general medicine, geriatrics and mental health. Dr Kaur is also completing a Graduate Diploma in Child Health and speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

To book an appointment with Dr Kaur
📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920
💻 or book online: www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

06/02/2026

🌦️ Fast Facts Friday
Weather and your health

After a couple of weeks of extremes in weather - hot, windy, cold and rainy across the Monaro, here is how these swings can affect your body:

☀️ Heat increases fluid loss — remember to drink water regularly

🌡️ Sudden temperature changes can trigger headaches

❄️ Cold snaps may worsen muscle and joint pain

🌧️ Low pressure and rain can aggravate sinus symptoms

🕶️ Take breaks from the heat and seek shade at peak times

If you are not feeling 100%, book an appointment to see a Gp.

📞 Call us on 02 8529 8920 or
💻 Book online at www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day can bring up many feelings 💙

Today, we hold space for everyone affected by cancer, whether you’re living with it, supporting someone you love, or remembering someone close to you.

This year’s theme, United by Unique, reminds us that every cancer experience is personal and different. Behind every diagnosis is a human story, which is why care that puts people at the centre leads to better outcomes.

You’re not alone. ❤️

Find World Cancer Day events happening near you: bit.ly/world-cancer-day-events

Cancer Institute NSW