Surfers Health Medical Centre

10/04/2024

SHINGLES AWARENESS WEEK
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 1 in 3 people in the Australia will develop shingles in their life. The risk of having shingles increases as people get older or if they have a weakened immune system.

Shingles can cause other complications, including pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, swelling of the brain, as well as severe neuralgia.

The shingles vaccine Shingrix® replaced Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) on 1 November. The NIP will fund a 2-dose course for eligible people for this non-live vaccine.

Five million Australians have become eligible for the free vaccination including Australians aged 65 and over, First Nations people over 50 and immunocompromised people 18 and over.

to book your appointment call reception on 07 5592 5999

02/04/2024

2024 Flu Vaccine Now Available
The Federal and State Governments have advised that ALL Australians should have a Flu vaccination this year, particularly our vulnerable members of the community.

Surfers Health Medical Centre NOW have in stock 2024 Flu vaccinations.

We have already seen an early emergence of respiratory viruses in the community, so to protect yourself and your families we are encouraging those wanting to protect themselves against the influenza virus to book an appointment now 07 5592 5999 or book online through HealthEngine booking system www.surfershealth.com.au

19/02/2024

Some facts about SKIN CANCER:

* Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world – 2 out of 3 people will develop some form of the disease by the time they are 70
* Ultraviolet radiation (sun rays) is the most common cause
* Skin cancer can occur any where on the skin, regardless of whether the area has been exposed to the sun or not
* Ultraviolet levels vary with the time of day and year. An ultraviolet level of 3 or above will cause mutations in the DNA of our skin cells.
* Our immune system’s normal response to these mutated cells is a process called apoptosis where cells are broken down, the DNA destroyed and the shrunken cells cleaned away by white blood cells. However, when cell mutations occur faster than they can be cleaned away, cancer forms.

Common Symptoms of Skin Cancer:
The Cancer Council have identified the following as potential signs of skin cancer:

* New or growing moles
* Spots that change colour
* Spots that become raised
* Moles becoming rough, scaly or ulcerated
* Moles that become notched
* Moles that start itching or tingling
* Moles that weep or bleed
* Spots that are different from others

In between skin checks, the Cancer Council’s ABCDE Melanoma Detection Guide can be used to monitor your own skin.

Our doctors are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer. We stop at nothing to give our patients the best possible care and outcomes at every point in their journey.

Skin Clinic Cancer Checks Available @ Surfers Health Medical Center. Book your appointment today 07 5592 5999
http://surfershealth.com.au/Dermatology_Skin_Cancer.html

16/02/2024

Our GP's play a role in Chronic Disease Management which are long term (more than 6 months) and generally have a significant impact on a person's life.

If managed well, chronic conditions can often be controlled reducing the severity of complications and improving quality of life.

Here at SHMC we manage chronic conditions with what is known as a team-based approach.

Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can help significantly, in addition to pain management programs, stress/psychological asistance and medicaton.

This is where GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements come into play for eligible patients.

Some of the more common chronic conditions are listed below:

Allergies/Hypersensitivity
Arthritis/Osetoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer
Lung Cancer
Chronic Pain
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
Kidney Disease
Obesity

Your Appointment, use online bookings to make your next appointment quickly and conviently any time of day. If your appointment time is not available online, please phone the practice to book 07 5592 5999

14/02/2024

Surfers Health Medical Centre is a Practice in the heart of Surfers Paradise precinct. Dedicated to providing you and your family with personalised, professional, quality healthcare across a wide range of medical and support services. We have a team of friendly staff, Doctors and Allied health who will be pleased to assist you with all your healthcare needs.

Book in for a Health check today at Surfers Health Medical Centre.

24/02/2023

Come find us located in Circle on Cavill Shop 27/3184 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5592 5999

19/01/2023

Backed by Dr Mark Jeffery. Call our sister clinic Oolala Cosmetic & Laser Clinic on 55399534 to find out more about the Neogen Plasma device and how you can benefit from treatments.

13/12/2022

On behalf of Dr Mark, Dr Rachel and Team at Surfers Health Medical Centre, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. The clinic will be closed the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:
25th December
26th December
27th December
1st January
2nd January

20/01/2022

Surfer Health is supporting this event.

For more information on the Kitesurf for a Cause, see below.

2022 KITESURF FOR A CAUSE - GOLD COAST

All funds raised will go directly to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.

05/07/2021