Your Health Griffith

30/12/2025

🥳 Happy New Year! 🥳
To all our wonderful patients and families we wish you a happy, healthy and safe year ahead and look forward to caring for you in the new year.

The practice will be closed on New Years Day and will re-open on Friday the 2nd January with normal operating hours.

29/12/2025

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT | We are advising people who have been in Sydney CBD in the Clarence Street and Wynyard area since 9 December 2025 to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease.

Four people, who are not known to each other, have developed Legionnaires’ disease after spending time in Clarence Street near Wynyard in Sydney CBD between 9 and 18 December 2025. People who have been in the area and develop these symptoms should visit their GP or emergency department:
- cough
- chills
- fever
- severe pneumonia
- shortness of breath.

For more information on Legionnaires’ disease visit:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/legionnaires_disease.aspx

24/12/2025

A huge congratulations to Isla for winning our Christmas Colouring Competition! 🌟🎄
Your festive creativity truly wowed us! 🖍✨

Thank you to everyone who participated! Your artwork made this holiday season even more special and we loved seeing your festive creations.

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

17/12/2025

🎄🎄🎄 Season’s Greetings 🎄🎄🎄

As the year draws to a close I would like to extend on behalf of our entire team our warmest Christmas wishes to all our patients and their families.

For some this season is filled with celebration while for others it carries sadness and remembrance. We especially acknowledge those who have lost loved ones during the year and hold you in our thoughts during what can be a particularly difficult season.

We have also navigated an ever-changing healthcare environment together and we are grateful for your patience, understanding and trust as general practice continues to evolve.

Like many across the country we were deeply affected by the tragic events of the Bondi attack. It served as a sobering reminder of the importance of community, connection, compassion and looking out for one another.

It is a true privilege to care for you and your families and to share in so many moments along the way. Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you on your health journey.

From all of us we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year filled with much love and laughter.

08/12/2025

Awards for Excellence in Medical Education were presented on Friday night by the President of the Wollongong University Medical Student Society, Jamie Szabo.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dr Katrina De Marco received the highly prestigious Award for Excellence in Small Group Tutoring (Phase 2, 3 or 4). These awards provide an opportunity for GSM students to recognise doctors who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on their learning.

Dr De Marco’s compassionate and dedicated contribution to the future of general practice is truly inspirational.
In an incredible reflection of her commitment, one of her students was also recognised with an award on the night a true testament to the time, energy and passion she invests in her teaching.

As one student shared:

“She gives each of us space to discuss our thoughts and feelings and helps us address concerns we may have directly and openly in a way that I have found incredibly helpful to debrief. Katrina’s commitment to our academic achievement is laudable, and the way she is open to discussion on matters within and without the CBL topics is worthy of adulation. She’s also super cool, and has a great sense of humour.”

Congratulations on such a well deserved accolade Dr De Marco.
What a privilege it is for Griffith to have such a calibre of doctor in our community.

02/12/2025

🎄🎅 Christmas Opening Hours 🎅🎄

The festive season is just around the corner and we want to make sure you're all set for the holidays! Please note our Christmas opening hours.

Please ensure that any bookings, referrals, prescriptions or requests are organised with plenty of notice. Regular prescriptions can be ordered via the HotDoc app or online. https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/griffith-NSW-2680/your-health-griffith/doctors
Please read the terms and conditions before submitting your request.

We’re here to help you stay healthy and ready for the festive season! 🎁🌟

01/12/2025

🎄🎨 Christmas Colouring Competition! 🎨🎄

It’s that magical time of year again. Whether you’re a little artist or just young at heart, we want to see your most creative, colourful Christmas masterpieces.

All entries will receive a candy cane and go in to the draw to win a kids craft pack. Winner will be announced Christmas Eve.

Let's fill this Christmas with colour, joy and creativity! 🎅🎉

Photo credit to last years winner: Layne, age 6.

06/11/2025

🙌🏻 Gidget House Griffith 🙌🏻

How extraordinary it is to have this support in our very own community!

Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and specialist care.

If you feel that you may benefit from having a chat with someone, please reach out to Gidget.

Rowena is based in Gidget House Griffith () with the incredible team at Tresillian ()

04/11/2025

Congratulations to Mel for correctly guessing 264 lollies in the jar! 🍬👏 Mel has won the entire jar of lollies. Enjoy!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part. All proceeds from the competition have been donated to Pink Up Griffith to support McGrath Cancer Care Nurses provide valuable support to individuals and their families.

04/11/2025

Griffith: 25 November 2025 – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Griffith City Library, 229 Banna Ave, Griffith
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/AP6XH

If you’re caring for someone at end-of-life, you probably have questions.⁠
A Last Days workshop will have the answers.⁠
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MPHN is offering Last Days workshops to help carers navigate the precious final days of someone they love – with practical guidance, emotional support, and expert advice from palliative and dementia care specialists.⁠
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Register now!⁠

⁠Berrigan: 10 November 2025 – 2pm-5pm
Berrigan Library, 52-54 Chanter St, Berrigan
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/X3B06⁠

Corowa: 11 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Corowa Golf Club, 1 Hume St, Corowa
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1OJRP⁠

Young: 24 November 2025 – 1pm-4pm
Young Services Club, 42 Cloete St, Young
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/5NIFQ⁠

Griffith: 25 November 2025 – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Griffith City Library, 229 Banna Ave, Griffith
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/AP6XH⁠

Hay: 26 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Hay Services Club, 371 Murray St, Hay
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0HUNH

03/11/2025

📣 Important Update for Our Patients 📣

We understand the passing of our beloved paediatrician, Professor Hopp, has been deeply felt by many of our patients and their families. To help support our community through this difficult transition, we are pleased to announce a new service to assist patients of ADHD medication management.

Dr. Mampuya has now completed the necessary training to prescribe ADHD medications. This service is available for patients 8 years and older who can provide documentation from their previous paediatrician confirming their current medication and treatment plan.

Please note-
⚫️ This is a private, out of pocket specialty service.
⚫️Initially appointments will be available only for Your Health Griffith existing regular patients as we monitor the patient load and ensure quality care.
⚫️ Additional doctors are currently undergoing training and we will expand availability as more clinicians become qualified to provide this service.

If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with Dr Mampuya, please contact the practice directly.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to care for our patients during this time. 💙

31/10/2025

𝗗𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗛𝗚 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Appointments can be made:
🗓 Online https://tinyurl.com/2eavvjep
📞Or call our friendly receptionists 02 69627661