Tuggerah Medical Centre

12/09/2024

16/01/2023

Welcome Dr Elspeth Fotheringham!

We are pleased to announce Dr Fotheringham will commence consulting at Mariners Medical this week.

Dr Fotheringham previously consulted at Tuggerah Medical Centre before taking leave to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Outback NSW. Her clinical interests include children's health, allergy and asthma management as well as all aspects of women's health including antenatal and postnatal care.

18/11/2022

Today is White Ribbon Day.

Let’s make a commitment to be the change and do what we can in our own lives and as a community every day, to contribute to a nation free of all forms of men's violence against women.

10/11/2022

At 11am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than 4 years of conflict.
gives us all an opportunity to observe a minute’s silence at 11am to remember and reflect on the sacrifice of those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

At 11am today, we ask you to take a minute to remember the service men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.

Find ways to commemorate from wherever you are – at home, work or school – on the Australian War Memorial’s website.
www.awm.gov.au/werememberthem

07/10/2022

Welcome Dr Glenn Alquiza!

We are delighted to introduce Dr Glenn who will be consulting from Mariners Medical 4 days a week from Tuesday 11 October and is accepting new patients.

Dr Glenn has a special interest in women's health and general family medicine.

04/10/2022

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26/08/2022

💜💜💜💜HAPPY WEAR IT PURPLE DAY 💜💜💜💜

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18/08/2022

Many RSL NSW members are veterans of the Vietnam War.

On this day we honour them. We honour the 521 Australians who lost their lives, the 3000 who were wounded, ill or injured, and those who still carry the physical and emotional scars of their service over 50 years later.

Lest We Forget.

29/06/2022

Free flu shots for NSW residents will be extended until 17 July amid concerns vaccination rates are still not where they should be.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the latest data shows only one in four children aged under five has had a flu shot, while the figures are even lower for kids aged five to 15.

“It’s really worrying that just over 18 per cent of children and teenagers have had a flu jab and for kids aged six months to five years, the figure is 25 per cent,” Mr Hazzard said.

“These numbers are particularly concerning given in the last month, four times as many kids have been admitted to Sydney’s two children’s hospitals with flu than with COVID.”

Mr Hazzard urged families to use the school holidays to book in for a free flu shot.

“It only takes a few minutes to get a flu jab but that time could mean the difference between you or one of your loved ones ending up in ICU so please, book in today,” Mr Hazzard said.

The uptake of the influenza vaccine in adults is equally worrying, with less than 40 per cent of 50 to 65 year olds and only 64 per cent of those aged over 65 having a flu jab.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant urged more people to come forward for their influenza vaccination to prevent unnecessary hospitalisations.

“More than 1,000 people presented to our EDs with flu-like illness last week and almost 165 were so unwell they were admitted, including very young children,” Dr Chant said.

“Please take advantage of the offer of the free vaccination to protect yourself against the flu this winter. There is plenty of supply and appointments available at GPs and pharmacies.”

The low uptake in Sydney’s west and south-west continues to be of concern, so too in parts of far northern NSW and the State’s central west.

For flu vaccine uptake figures by age group and local government area, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/flu-vaccination-rate.aspx