Dr Jeanne Carpenter - General Practitioner

22/04/2026

If you're a woman struggling with feeling exhausted after a good night's sleep, you may actually have sleep apnoea, even without the typical symptoms! 😴🛌

RBWH Director of Thoracic Medicine Dr Hervey who specialises in sleep disorders says that the condition presents differently in men and women and should not be overlooked.

“If we focus on obstructive sleep apnoea, we traditionally have seen this in middle aged and older men who are overweight,” he said.

“However, that picture is changing. With better access to testing, we are diagnosing it more often in women and younger people.

“They may present differently, which can lead to it being missed. Rather than loud snoring or a partner noticing pauses in breathing, women in particular may present with insomnia or describe ongoing poor sleep quality as their main concern.”

If you're having trouble with your sleep, seeing your GP for a referral to a sleep study is a great place to start!

22/04/2026

Research shows that 1 in 6 workers will experience mental ill-health in any given year.

For small businesses with fewer than 200 employees and not-for-profits of any size in NSW, free training can help give leaders, managers and employees practical strategies to care for their own mental health at work and support others.

Register for your training today, proudly funded by the NSW Government: https://bit.ly/3SSQrTy

22/04/2026

Today marks 12 years since I bought Dr Alister Thompson’s share of Sandgate Medical Centre. My 20 year plan has certainly had some twists and turns, but I am forever grateful to those patients who have stuck with me 🙏💗

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Dr Vamsi and Dr Siri are covering Sutton Street Medical on Easter Monday 8am to 1pm

30/03/2026

Dr Carpenter is on leave 1st to 8th April 2026.
Happy Easter 🐣

29/03/2026

Happy National Doctor’s Day 🫶

25/03/2026

Dr Carpenter is on a QPA GP surveyor visit today. She will be consulting tomorrow at SSM.

25/03/2026

Measles alert for the International Hospital

⚠️ Measles alert for Brisbane International Airport. ⚠️

There have been two cases of measles in people who have spent time at the Brisbane International Airport arrivals terminal on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

The list of exposure sites and times is being regularly updated. For a full list of exposure locations, visit: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/newsroom/alerts/measles-alert-brisbane-airport

Members of the public who were in these areas, on these dates, need to be alert for symptoms of measles for up to three weeks from the exposure date.

The initial symptoms of measles can include fever, lethargy, runny nose, moist cough and sore red eyes. This is followed a few days later by a blotchy, red rash which often starts on the face and then becomes widespread over the body.

If you have any of the measles symptoms, contact your GP or ED. It is very important to call the medical practice or ED first if you think you might have measles, so that staff can take precautions to avoid spreading it to others.

For more information about the measles virus call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

25/03/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Simone Campbell to Queensland Fertility Group 💜

Dr Campbell is now consulting and treating patients in Brisbane at our brand-new Boundary Street clinic.

With nearly 20 years of experience, she has supported hundreds of families on their path to parenthood ✨

Known for her compassionate, personalised approach, Dr Campbell focuses on clear communication and holistic care with her patients, considering diet, lifestyle, mental health and overall wellbeing throughout their fertility journey.

She also has a special interest in recurrent miscarriage, adenomyosis, PCOS and genetics 🧬

📞 Book a consult with Dr Campbell today by calling 1800 111 483 (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm)

25/03/2026

Are you a primary school teacher from NSW & QLD?

We're inviting primary school teachers to take part in a pilot study, evaluating a new, brief, single-session online training program.

The training program aims to improve teachers' knowledge, confidence, and skills in child mental health so they can better support the kids they teach.

Learn more and register 👉 https://bit.ly/41pHINF

(Please note: To be eligible, you need to be a teacher in a public or independent school.)

25/03/2026

ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) assessments are now available with Paediatric Speech Pathologist, Caitlin Hill, on Saturdays at Woolloongabba ✨

Caitlin specialises in assessment-only services at Paeds in a Pod. Her role focuses on assessing children’s language and pragmatic communication skills to identify their strengths, challenges, and overall developmental profile.

📞 Call us on (07) 3177 2000 to secure your appointment.