Ingle Farm Medical Centre

03/11/2025

In uncertain times, it’s normal for people to feel overwhelmed, worried or unsure about the future – especially in regional areas where challenges like drought can add extra pressure.

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed about the future, or struggling to sleep and stay connected with those around you – help is available.

There are free, accessible services that can be accessed in-person, online or over the phone that can help you get back on track.

Impacted by drought? Find support that’s right for you: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/droughtmentalhealth

01/11/2025

[HEALTH ALERT]

SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a male from metropolitan Adelaide who was exposed while travelling overseas.

Measles is a serious and highly contagious infectious disease.

Anyone who isn’t fully immunised, and particularly those who were in the locations at the times listed, should be alert for symptoms over the next few weeks and see a doctor if they become ill.

Symptoms of measles start with fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy rash which usually begins on the head and then spreads down the body.

If you believe you have measles symptoms, contact your doctor before you visit so precautions can be taken to avoid spreading the infection to others.

For more information on measles, visit bit.ly/3TNTVr9

30/10/2025

Time for a Halloween themed hidden object challenge. Can you spot Shrek? 🧐

30/10/2025

There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one.

What you eat, how much you move, and whether you smoke can have a big impact on your heart.

Some risk factors for heart disease are beyond your control, like your age, gender, and family history.

That’s why it’s important to get a heart health check with your GP to understand your risk of heart disease and what you can do to prevent it.

To learn more, check out Heart Foundation or visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart

28/10/2025

5-year-old Lily lives with spina bifida, a congenital condition where the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly – but she’s dancing away all odds.

At just 1-week-old, Lily underwent surgery in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Women's and Children's Health Network to repair a fatty mass attached to her spinal cord.

Since then, she’s had annual MRIs, multiple hospital stays, and further surgery to detether her spinal cord.

“She does calisthenics and does solos twice a year in the inclusion section. She shines on stage and dances her little heart out,” says Lily’s mum, Renée.

“Lily has a huge personality and a very quick wit. She’s already decided that when she grows up, she wants to be a comedian. But in her words – ‘a sit down comedian, not a stand up one - because I have a wheelchair’.”

Renée’s advice to other parents is simple, “Children with spina bifida can live such full, fun and joyful lives. When Lily was diagnosed, we didn’t know what her future would hold. Looking back, I wish we hadn’t spent so much time focused on the ‘what-if’s’.”

“Your child deserves the same opportunities as everyone else and when given the chance, they’ll show you how much they’re capable of. They’ll have plenty of people assuming they can’t do something - so believe in them. Support their passions and celebrate every win, big or small.”

Thank you for sharing your story, Renée and Lily. 💜

27/10/2025

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden pain and inflammation in joints.

It can happen when there is a build-up of a chemical called urate in your body, which is a normal waste product that comes from the breakdown of cells and the food and drinks we consume.

The big toe is most often affected, but gout can affect any joint like your feet, ankles, knees, wrists, and elbows.

Gout can show up as:
✔️ sudden severe pain and swelling in joint that is sore to the touch
✔️ warmth and redness of the skin over the affected joint
✔️ restricted movement of the joint.

Lifestyle factors that may increase your risk of gout are:
✔️ eating a diet that includes a lot of meat and seafood
✔️ drinking a lot of alcohol, especially beer and spirits
✔️ drinking a lot of sugary drinks.

For more information on gout, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/gout

24/10/2025

The healthdirect Symptom Checker is a simple, self-guided tool that asks you questions about your symptoms and provides instant advice around what kind of care is right for you.

Available online anywhere, anytime: www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker

If you’re unwell and not sure what to do, you can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse for advice, 24/7.

23/10/2025

People who work with lead or have a lead-related hobby can put their families at risk.

This includes:
✔️ manufacturing or recycling lead-acid batteries
✔️ using lead-based paint, or restoring homes, boats, cars and furniture coated with it
✔️ working in lead mines and smelters
✔️ using shooting ranges
✔️ making or firing pottery and ceramics
✔️ making lead-light or stained-glass pieces.

Lead dust from work can stick to your clothes, shoes, hair, skin and work gear.

When you bring it home, it can spread around your house. This is called take-home lead.

Follow these tips to protect yourself and your family.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/lead

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

Medicare Mental Health Centres offer free support for everyone in Australia, including people who speak a language other than English.

If you're visiting a Medicare Mental Health Centre, the team can connect you with an interpreter through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National).

TIS National covers more than 150 languages and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No appointment, Medicare card or referral is required.

To learn more, visit medicarementalhealth.gov.au/accessibility or call 131 450 and ask to call 1800 595 212.