We are pleased to welcome Dr Eva Curley and Dr Joelene Lau to our practice in early February. Dr Curley completed her education at Melbourne University and Dr Lau at University of Tasmania. Both are coming to us from a background working in hospitals in Victoria. They will be available every day for consultation.
Please note we will be closed on the following days:
Monday 26th December
Tuesday 27th December
Monday 2nd January
We will be open all other days as normal.
If you know you will be needing scripts during this time please make an appointment prior to the Christmas period to make sure that you are not without medication over the break. Please note that we will have multiple doctors away over the holidays so your usual doctor may not be available.
We would like to take this […]
From 1st November, 2016 the government is providing free Zostavax (Shingles) vaccination for all patients who have turned 70. There is also a catch up program running over the next 5 years for patients aged 71-79.
What is Shingles?
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Later in life the virus can become active again resulting in Shingles. Shingles is a rash that usually occurs on one side of the body. The rash begins as a small cluster of […]
Perinatal is the term used to describe the weeks leading up to a birth as well as the weeks following. PANDA provides a vital service across Australia by offering the only specialist national perinatal mental health telephone counselling service, as well as reducing stigma around perinatal anxiety and depression, and providing education services to health professionals and the wider community.
The desired outcome is that callers feel supported, gain increased understanding of what […]
For 30 days during the month of November you can ‘grow the mo’ for Men’s Health raising awareness of 3 major health issues affecting men. These being prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Funds raised for the Movember Foundation help to fund research enabling significant developments, initiatives, and support in Australia.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia for men, even when the treatment of prostate cancer is successful […]
Every day in Australia around 50 women are told they have breast or a gynaecological cancer. Sadly around 12 Australian women will die each day from a women’s cancer. The five year survival rate for breast cancer has increased by 17% in the past two decades and by 7% for women with a gynaecological cancer in the same period, thanks to advancements in cancer research and prevention. Funds raised by Girls’ Night In […]
It is the 22nd anniversary of Bandanna Day this year, a fundraiser that focuses on supporting young people living with cancer. Every year, another 23,000 young people (63 a day) have to deal with the challenge of cancer.
Ontario Medical Clinic are supporting this wonderful cause and you can too by buying some merchandise at our front desk. Other ways you may like to help is by donating online or hosting a fundraiser […]
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 […]
