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Novel Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
Novel Coronavirus: What You Need To Know The novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been widely publicised in the news recently, with many concerned about its arrival in Australia. Here’s what you need to know about the virus. What is coronavirus? Coronavirus is a...
Ideas to help your baby talk
Ideas to Help Your Baby Talk Watching your baby learn how to communicate is one of the most rewarding experiences of being a new parent. In this article, we share some suggestions for parents wanting to help develop their little one’s communication skills, based on...
Top Tips for a Healthy Diet
Healthy diet Food is how we celebrate and show love. It’s often part of our culture and there’s rarely a social occasion where food isn’t involved. However, throughout the festive season, it’s easy to overdo the calories, thereby putting on unwanted kilos and not...
Adolescent Mental Health
Shining a light on adolescent mental health Adolescence can be a challenging time, particularly for those faced with mental health concerns. According to Beyond Blue, evidence suggests half of all mental health conditions emerge by the age of 14, and three-quarters by...
Are you up-to-date with your measles vaccinations?
Measles vaccinations Given the recent cases of measles in Victoria, it’s a timely reminder to check your vaccination records to make sure you’re up-to-date. In this article, we explain why you may need a measles booster shot. What is measles? Measles is a highly...
Meet Our New Doctor
Meet Our New Doctor Bluff Road Medical Centre recently welcomed a new doctor to our practice, Dr Jason Lam. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and we are so excited to have him on board. Please read on to find out more about Jason and his...
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Gut health The human body contains around 40 trillion bacteria, many of which reside inside the intestines. These bacteria play an important role in your overall health and well being. Dietary choices can affect the gut flora, or intestinal microbiota, inside your...
How to Manage Stress
How to Manage Stress In today’s busy world, it’s not uncommon for people to feel stressed. If left unchecked, stress can lead to a variety of health concerns, including anxiety and depression. In this article, Dr Susan Barnett, a GP counsellor at Bluff Road Medical...
Looking After Your Feet
Podiatry At Bluff Road Medical Centre, we offer the full suite of podiatry services on-site via the Sandringham Foot Centre (a branch of the Foot Centre Group). The team includes experienced podiatrists who have been looking after feet for more than 35 years...
Meningococcal update
Meningococcal update: what you need to know about recent changes The Federal Government recently announced a new national program to vaccinate teenagers aged 14 to 19 against Meningococcal A, C, W and Y. Over the next four years, over one million teenagers will...