Darch Medical Centre

20/12/2023

13/09/2022

Due to increasing costs, Darch Medical Centre will become a mixed billing practice from the 17th October 2022. All patients will be privately billed except for children under 16, holders of pension, concession and DVA cards will continue to be bulk billed.
Thank you for your continued support.

14/06/2022

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to help raise awareness around Bowel Cancer - the second most deadliest type of cancer in Australia.

It claims the lives of approximately 5200 people every year but can be treated if detected early.

The risk increases with age and people between the age of 50 to 74 are at a higher risk.

For a list of symptoms please visit: https://bit.ly/3xN0qRk

23/05/2022

Although some amounts of good cholesterol are needed by the body to build cell walls and produce hormones, too much leads to health complications.

Some simple lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol:

💪 Eat less saturated fat such as cakes, butter, coconut oil etc
💪 Eat food high in fibre
💪 Stay physically active

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9303 9891 to book a telec...

06/05/2022

This Heart Week is about raising awareness about Heart Health and how important routine checks are.

👉 1 in 4 deaths are due to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
👉 1619 hospitalisations a day are due to CVD
👉 More than half of Australian adults are living with 3 or more modifiable risk factors of CVD

To find out more visit: www.heartfoundation.org.au

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

27/04/2022

Protect yourself from biters!

Use repellents and wear long pants and long-sleeved tops.

Mild and local reactions to a mosquito bite include:

👉 Redness
👉 Swelling
👉 Burning pain
👉 Itching

Treat the affected area by:

👉 Applying an ice pack
👉 Cleaning it with water
👉 Taking a painkiller or antihistamine if need be

In the case of a severe allergic reaction please call 000.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insect-bites-infographic

12/04/2022

Pertussis or whooping cough is a highly serious infection of the lungs caused by bacteria.

Some common symptoms include:

😷 Sore throat
😷 Running nose or blocked nose
😷 Sneezing
😷 Dry cough
😷 Bit of a temperature
😷 Watery eyes

It is mainly very serious in babies under the age of 12 months.

Please see a doctor if you have any concerns.
In the case of an emergency please dial 000.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/whooping-cough

01/04/2022

High blood pressure or Hypertension is a common condition wherein the force of the blood in your arteries is higher than normal increasing the risk of other serious health issues like heart attacks or strokes! ❌🩸

Most often than not people do not show symptoms when they have high blood pressure, so it’s important to regularly have it checked!

For more information or if you have any concerns or queries, please visit your GP.

14/03/2022

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 women and girls.

Women with PCOS have larger ovaries with or without cysts.
It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance, the body producing more levels of the male hormones.

This impacts the menstrual cycle and causes other symptoms that can vary from person to person, but some common ones include:

😮👉 Excessive hair growth on face, chest, back
😮👉 Weight gain
😮👉 Acne
😮👉 Irregular or missed periods

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating well and regular exercise can help manage PCOS.
Please see your GP if you have any concerns or queries.

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08/03/2022

Happy Women’s Day to all you powerful women out there! 🥰🌸

Keeping in line with this year’s theme , we wanted to share some facts about the healthcare industry that helps break the bias by celebrating women’s representation and achievement across the field.

🌸 Women make up 64.7% of National Health Boards across Australia

🌸 10 out of 15 Board Chairs are women

🌸 75% of the healthcare workforce are women

🌸 65% of physiotherapists are women

Although we’ve got a long way to go, today is about acknowledging how far we have come!

Help , by celebrating women and sharing stories whether it’s your own or someone else’s. Comment below!
💟🌸

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19/02/2022

Nutrition Australia says there are five main colour categories you can put your fruits and vegetables in -- eating a rainbow of coloured veggies and fruits ensures you have a nutrient filled diet! It is also a great way to get the kids excited!

Each of the coloured fruits and veggies carry phytochemicals that help fight diseases!

The colors of the fruit/veggie rainbow are:

Red 🍎🍓- Strawberries and tomatoes

Orange / yellow 🍍🍊- Pumpkins and mandarins

Purple / blue 🍇🍆 - Blueberries and beetroot

Green 🥦🥝 - Spinach and kiwis

White / brown 🍌🟫 - Bananas and cauliflower

It’s a great way to get a variety of fruits and veggies in your diet - head to www.nutritionaustralia.org for more info
Or, book an appointment with one of our GPs for a consultation!

01/02/2022

February is the month of heart research 💓
Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death, with 18,590 deaths attributed to heart disease in Australia in 2017 and it kills one Australian every 28 minutes 😔

🔹 Heart disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that affect your heart and the term ‘heart disease’ is often used interchangeably with the term ‘cardiovascular disease’.

🔸 Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.

The good news is that by improving your lifestyle, including your diet and level of fitness, you can minimise the risk of getting cardiovascular disease 👨‍⚕️

Book an appointment now with one of our GPs to get more information 😊

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