Cervical Screening Clinic 24 March 2018 (Formerly Pap Smear Test)
Cervical Screening Clinic - Saturday 24 March A Cervical Screening Test clinic (formerly referred to as Pap Smear) will be held on Saturday 24 March, with Dr Alex Denshire, one of our female doctors at our Robina Town Centre practice. Females aged 25 - 74 who have...
We’ve switched our online booking system to HotDoc
Now it's even easier to book online! Robina Town and Easy T Medical Centres have switched to HotDoc, a new way to book online. We're confident you'll find the new online booking process simple to use, convenient and time-saving. Some of the benefits of using HotDoc:...
Having a baby can be a big life change.
Having a baby can be a big life change. As well as the excitement and joy, you might be feeling uncertainty, worry and sadness. This mindfulness pregnancy app is full of useful ideas to help you feel your best when you are pregnant or have just had a baby. It may help...
Pictures can tell 1000 words… #PNDAawarenessweek > panda.org.au
This week is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression week. Personal stories help show how common the illness is and can help reduce stigma. Scroll to view a short video on one mother's experince. ...
Perinatal anxiety and depression can happen to any expecting or new parent.
Perinatal anxiety and depression can happen to any expecting or new parent. It is a serious illness that does not discriminate. 1 in 5 expecting or new mums and 1 in 10 expecting or new dads will experience perinatal anxiety or depression Know the signs. Seek help...
Flu Shot during Pregnancy / Flu Shot for Kids
Protect your health and reduce the risk of getting the flu Over time, the perceived severity of influenza has weakened somewhat with many people passing a bad cold off as ‘flu’ without any real understanding of the impact this viral condition can have once it's...
Whooping Cough Vaccine Saves Lives
Whooping cough vaccination: essential to help protect the precious babies around you Pertussis, or whooping cough, as it's more commonly known, is an acute infection with potentially devastating consequences. Adults are just as susceptible to contracting the disease...
Allergies in Children
Kids Allergies: Identifying some of the not-so-obvious symptoms There's no doubt about it; kids get sick a lot! From the moment they're born, parents become experts at knowing when their child is out of sorts, whether they're vying for attention or if, worst case...
Focus on Women’s Health
This month's update is focused on Women's Health. Read on to find out more about September's Pap Smear Clinic, a new Emergency Contraception option that is available by prescription and who you can book an appointment with for complex contraception issues. Pap Smear...
Entire Podiatry News – July 2016
Cracked heels in winter, Kokoda challenge and heel pain in older children - the latest news from our Podiatrist Have you been suffering from painful cracked heels this winter? There are a number of self-care strategies you can follow to relieve this painful condition...
Iron Deficiency: Have you tried an Iron Infusion?
Do you suffer from low iron? If you're anaemic or have trouble tolerating iron supplements, you could benefit from an iron infusion. An iron infusion delivers iron directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Iron is an essential mineral assisting the body to carry...
My Health Record
Do you have a My Health Record? Do you often visit different health care providers? Or do you have a chronic health condition? Maybe you frequently travel interstate? Perhaps you could benefit from a My Health Record. A My Health Record is an online record of all your...
9 Mobile Apps to Help Manage Your Health
Health-focused smartphone apps can help you better manage health conditions and keep track of records and reminders. Here's a selection of 9 health apps you might be interested in looking into: Brainy App Raising awareness of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease,...
Meet our New Doctors
More appointments now available for our valued patients Over the last few months we have welcomed a number of new doctors to our team. Bringing a wealth of skills and experience to both Robina & Easy T practices, our new doctors are well-equipped to assist you with...
Low level laser treatment for lower back pain
Have you heard about low level laser treatment for lower back pain? Lower back pain is a condition we commonly see at our practices. Soft tissue injuries and strains are often the cause, and can result in pain ranging from mild to debilitating. Chronic back pain...
Our Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy in 2016
New Year is the time to embrace the year ahead and is also the time ‘new years resolutions’ are put into place. These resolutions or goals very often seem to be health-related. Our teams at Robina Town Medical Centre and Easy T Medical Centre are here to support your...
How to Treat Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterised by dry, inflamed skin. Eczema tends to run in families and appears when the skin barrier does not repair once it is disrupted by irritants. Not only do hundreds of our adult patients suffer from this condition, many of...
Iron Deficiency Symptoms in Women
A large number of female patients present to the practice each year describing a group of related symptoms - feeling lethargic, experiencing mood changes, noticing reduced coping ability and difficulty concentrating. These are the typical symptoms of iron deficiency...
The Link Between Diet and Depression
One of the questions our health professionals are asked regularly is whether there are any natural ways to help relieve the symptoms of depression. There are a range of lifestyle modifications we advocate to help achieve good mental and physical health and a healthy...
Ladies: Are You Breast Aware? | Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australian women and the best chance of survival relies early detection. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we would like to take this opportunity to remind...