Highgate Health

04/02/2026

Happy Primary Health Care Nurses Day 🥳

Today we recognise the nurses who deliver care, connection and support across Australia.

Find resources and ways to get involved: https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/primary-health-care-nurses-day

02/02/2026

It's a question I never thought I’d be answering as an MP, but here we are.

👉 “Is a curved p***s normal?”

Short answer:
Yep, bodies come in all shapes and sizes. That goes for noses, knees and yes, p***ses.

Longer answer, and this is the important bit:
If everything’s working the way it should, no pain, no problems going to the toilet or having s*x, you probably don’t need to stress.

But, and this is where the pub advice falls over, if it hurts, if the bend is getting worse, or if things just aren’t working properly, don’t ask old mate at the bar, don’t Google yourself into a panic, go and have a chat with your GP.

There is a real condition called Peyronie’s disease, where scar tissue causes a more obvious bend. It can be painful, it can affect s*x, and it can mess with your head, but it’s also something doctors actually deal with and treat.

There are medical options.
There is help.
There is no medal for ignoring it.

So let’s normalise this:
✔ Asking questions about your body
✔ Getting proper medical advice
❌ Taking health tips from the loudest bloke at the pub

If something doesn’t feel right, get it checked.

That’s not awkward. That’s just looking after yourself.

For men's health info you can trust, check out Healthy Male.

31/01/2026

🚨 Join Our Exciting Research Study on FPIES!

☀️Please contact NYU directly at the email address provided below with any study questions or inquiries ☀️

Are you or someone you know affected by Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)? We invite you to participate in a groundbreaking study being conducted by researchers at NYU and Mount Sinai, aimed at revolutionizing the way we understand and diagnose FPIES through a new feeding test (oral food challenge).

Why Participate?

- Help us uncover the mysteries of FPIES and how your body’s immune system reacts to food.

- Contribute to vital research that may lead to better diagnostic methods and treatment options.

- Compensation will be provided for your time and effort!

Eligibility Criteria:

- Diagnosed with FPIES to any food by a physician

- Aged 1-60 years

- Not pregnant or breastfeeding

What Participation Involves:

- 2-3 study office visits

- A feeding test (food challenge) with the food that caused FPIES

- Collecting blood, stool samples, and cheek swabs

- Completing study questionnaires

This important research is funded by a grant from NIH/NIAID and approved by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine Institutional Review Board.

Ready to make a difference?

Contact the NYULH Pediatric Allergy Team at

PediatricAllergyResearch@nyulangone.org

for more information and to enroll. Your contribution could be pivotal in advancing our understanding of FPIES!

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27/01/2026

⚠️ Substitution approval extended for HRT patch shortages ⚠️

We have been notified that the shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches containing estradiol will continue throughout 2026.

To help manage the ongoing shortages, we have extended the current Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for these products to 28 February 2027.

The instrument allows pharmacists to dispense an alternative brand or strength of HRT patches, if appropriate, without a new prescription.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/substitution-approval-extended-hrt-patch-shortages

24/01/2026

✨ Meet Sophia our newest team member available 24/7 our AI Receptionist at Highgate Health ✨

We’re excited to introduce Sophia, our new amazing AI-powered receptionist, designed to make accessing care at Highgate Health faster, easier, and more convenient.

Sophia can assist with:
• Appointment bookings and changes
• General enquiries
• Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

By leveraging AI, we’re improving accessibility and responsiveness while allowing our clinical and administrative teams to focus on what matters most — patient care.

Sophia works alongside our team to ensure you receive timely support, day or night.

📞 Bookings now available 24/7
🌐 Highgate Health – combining technology with care!

PS you still can book online as well!

24/01/2026

Highgate Health is closed Saturday 24th to
29th Jan 2026!
We having a well deserved break after being open thru Xmas and most of January.

23/01/2026

Are you or a member of your family and veteran? Do you live in the Hawkesbury? A new service is available

All former and current-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families are invited to attend the launch of the new Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub.

Supported by RSL NSW and operated by one of our partner charities, RSL LifeCare, the official opening will showcase the comprehensive program of veteran-centric health, wellbeing and support services offered at the temporary Argyle Street premises.

The temporary location will be available first, to provide an immediate service offering, while RSL LifeCare develops the permanent hub to be situated at the historic Richmond Courthouse complex.

📅When: Friday 13 February, 10am to 12pm
📍Where: 36 Argyle Street, South Windsor
🎫Space is limited, so please be sure to RSVP to secure your ticket by Friday 6 Feb.
👉RSVP here: https://rsllifecare.org.au/event/launch-hawkesbury-veteran-and-family-hub/

RSL NSW has partnered with RSL LifeCare to deliver a network of Veteran and Family Hubs across the state. Last year, RSL NSW sub-Branches donated more than $8 million to the Veteran Support Fund, which supports charities and non-for-profit organisations that support veterans and their families, including almost $4 million for RSL LifeCare Veteran Services.

📷Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub team

23/01/2026

Women’s health is the most important focus of health as we mature and grow wiser. Book your appointment with our Nurse Practitioners for a holistic review of your women’s health. Medicare rebates may apply

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women – yet most research is still focused on men.

For many women, risk increases after menopause. But right now, we are missing a critical opportunity to act early.

A groundbreaking international research project, spanning seven countries, is working to change that. With the Royal Women’s Hospital’s Professor Martha Hickey appointed as global co-lead, the study is exploring how heart disease risk shifts during and after menopause – and how we can prevent it before symptoms appear.

Backed by $15 million in funding from the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum, researchers at the Women’s will help deliver new, women-specific evidence so health professionals can better protect heart health at the right time in a woman’s life.

Because women deserve prevention, not just treatment.

Read more about the global study and what it could mean for women’s heart health: www.thewomens.org.au/she-heals

20/01/2026

Vale to a mighty lady

VALE: We are deeply saddened by the death of Professor Marie Bashir, an AMA (NSW) member for more than 64 years.
Professor Bashir, 95, was an extraordinarily compassionate doctor committed to child psychiatry and indigenous health.
All those who encountered her were left the better for it.
She will not be forgotten.

11/01/2026

Such an informative podcast and inspirational women whom I had the pleasure of speaking at the It’s So Hot Right Now conference on menopause and women’s health in 2025, Sydney

Episode 352 🎙️

What I’m seeing more clearly than ever: Gen X is leading the menopause conversation.
We’re asking better questions, demanding better answers, and refusing to be dismissed.

At the same time, Millennials are shifting the focus to prevention — not waiting for disease to show up before acting. That mindset is already changing healthcare, and it matters.

I talk a lot about why self-care isn’t indulgent — it’s essential if you want to thrive in midlife and beyond. And it starts with education. You cannot make informed decisions about your body if no one ever taught you how hormones actually work.

Hormones are not just reactive tools. When used thoughtfully and appropriately, they can be preventative — supporting long-term health.
Yes, progesterone and testosterone matter for women.
Yes, vaginal estrogen is safe and incredibly effective for many — despite how rarely it’s discussed.

And we talk about s*x. Because communication is foundational to a fulfilling s*x life in midlife, and silence only protects outdated narratives — not women.

The bottom line: You have more control over your health than you’ve been led to believe.
Empowerment doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from understanding your body and advocating for yourself in a system that often won’t do it for you.