Clocktower Medical Centre

12/11/2025

14 November is World Diabetes Day

Diabetes can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.

The theme of this year’s WHO World Diabetes Day, "Diabetes across life stages,” recognizes that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management. This campaign emphasizes the importance of a life-course approach to diabetes prevention, management and overall well-being.

Our key messages include:

Diabetes can affect people at every stage of life;

From childhood to older age, diabetes prevention and care efforts must be integrated across life stages; and
Supporting well-being and self-care empowers people with diabetes at every age.

World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes as a critical global public health issue. Join us in raising awareness, spreading knowledge and creating lasting change for all affected by diabetes.

30/10/2025

the global movement each November brings men and women together to grow mustaches (mostly left for the men to do) and raise awareness and support for various men's health causes such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's su***de.

The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."

30/10/2025

21/10/2025

If you are over 50 book an appointment with your GP to discuss bone health, or If you have high risk factors for osteoporosis.

It's never too late to start caring for your bone health with calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise.

Over time old bone breaks down and new bones are being built in a process called remodelling, with age this process slows down and bones get weaker over time.

Call us on 03 5144 4788 or go online www.clockmed.com.au to schedule an appointment. Your doctor may suggest having a bone density scan and discuss strategies to keeing strong healthy bones.

16/10/2025

Every year over 3,000 Australians die by su***de. It’s the leading cause of death in people aged 15 - 24 years. For indigenous Australians, su***de rates are twice as high as non indigenous Australians.

Crisis’ Support is available at:
Lifeline 131114
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Su***de Call Back service 1300 659 467

13/10/2025

Currently two thirds of Australians don’t get enough excercise to maintain their health. Riding a bike is one of the easiest and most time effective ways to get around.

By swapping the car, train or bus for a bike, you can get your recommended daily exercise without having to spend extra time or money at the gym.

08/10/2025

Mental Health Week begins! This week, try the '5-4-3-2-1' grounding technique when you feel anxious: Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. This simple exercise can help bring you back to the present moment and reduce anxiety. If anxiety is affecting your daily life, book an appointment with your GP to discuss anxiety management strategies, treatment options, and potential referrals to mental health professionals

Call us at 03 5144 4788 or visit www.clockmed.com.au to schedule your appointment today!

08/10/2025

It's okay to not be okay - one in four Australians will experience a mental health condition this year. Remember you matter, Talk to someone, whether it's a friend, family member, or mental health professional.

Book an appointment with your GP to discuss your mental wellbeing, explore treatment options, or get referrals to mental health specialists. Your GP is a great starting point for mental health support.

Call us at 03 5144 4788 or go online www.clockmed.com.au to schedule an appointment.

08/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Early detection saves lives - regular self-examinations and mammograms can catch breast cancer when it's most treatable. Ladies, check your breasts monthly and book your mammogram if you're due.

Men can get breast cancer too - stay aware!

Schedule an appointment with your GP to discuss breast cancer screening, learn proper self-examination techniques, or address any concerns about lumps or changes.

Call us at 03 5144 4788 or book online at www.clockmed.com.au

https://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/breast-cancer-awareness-month/

23/09/2025

03/09/2025

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.

Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body.

Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.

Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus.

In Australia, children receive two doses of a measles vaccine as part of the standard immunisation schedule. Their first dose is the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months. Their second dose is the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMR-V) vaccine at 18 months, which also protects against ‘varicella’ (chickenpox).

Two doses of a measles vaccine will greatly reduce your child’s risk of catching the virus.

Book an appointment with your doctor for more information at www.clocked.com.au or speak with our admin team to book an appointment with a doctor or a vaccination with our nurses.

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Measles/