National Carers Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness of carers roles in our community.
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and friends with a mental illness, a disability, a chronic condition, terminal illness and those frail aged.
Statistics show that you or someone you know will either be a carer or need to be cared for. Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as […]
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to environmental allergens such as pollens, dust mite, mould and animal hair. Hay fever season is often associated with Spring when airborne pollens are at their peak but it can also occur throughout the year. Pollen is a fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle. Symptoms can include- sneezing, runny nose, itchy ears, nose and throat as well as red, itchy or watery eyes often causing headaches. In more severe […]
People over 55 are invited to celebrate the 2016 Seniors Festival by joining in one of the many events hosted throughout the Mildura region during this week in October.
It is a great opportunity to take advantage of low costing and free activities. Some of the activities include luncheons, movies, concerts, boat cruise and exercise programs.
More detailed information can be found the following link: www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Calendar-of-Events/2016-Seniors-Festival website or to download the festival […]
Women’s health week will be held this year in September running from the Monday 5th to Friday 9th. The week is about focusing on Women’s health, learning more and taking action.
In 2015 the new campaign was launched ‘No more elephants’ meaning it was time to get rid of the elephant in the room and get talking about women’s health.
Women are good talkers but often don’t take the time to ask questions and seek […]
Dementia awareness month plays a big role in encouraging Australians to become more aware of dementia. The month helps people to hopefully develop a better understanding of symptoms that accompany Dementia as well as a better understanding of what it is like to live with the disease.
If you are concerned about changes in memory, thinking, behaviour or mood in yourself or someone you care about please contact Ontario Medical Clinic to make an appointment […]
For the second year Ontario Medical Clinic have joined in the fun for the month of September and are helping raise awareness and funding for people with Cerebral palsy. We are taking on the challenge of taking 10,000 steps a day for the month knowing that every step we take and money raised will help to provide vital equipment, therapy and services to children and adults living with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy is […]
Unfortunately most of us know someone who has been affected by cancer, however cancer research is discovering new and better treatments. Cancer prevention campaigns are working, and support for those affected by cancer is improving all the time.
Ontario Medical Clinic are showing our support and helping to make a difference by supporting the cause and selling merchandise at our front desk.
Your support will help make a difference for cancer patients and their […]
My Health Record is a digital health record that can keep your important health information like any allergies, medical conditions, treatments and medicines all in one place online.
Ontario Medical Clinic believes having a My Health Record can help you and your clinicians better manage your care over time. When you’re being seen and treated by different healthcare providers, it can be challenging to keep track of all your health information. […]
On the first Friday of August every year Australia unites by wearing their favourite jeans and donating money to support genetic research, helping scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Research is aimed at genetic defects and childhood diseases and money raised helps to discover treatments and cures to give children the opportunity to live long and healthy lives.
It is a great cause that the staff at Ontario Medical […]
National Diabetes Awareness Week is a national week aimed at raising awareness of diabetes and the growing number of people who have it. This year national Diabetes week is run from the 10th to the 16th July.
Diabetes is a serious and complex condition which can affect the entire body.
There are different types of diabetes; all types are complex and serious. The three main types of diabetes are:
Type 1 diabetes is characterised by a lack of insulin production. Insulin is a […]
