Whooping cough outbreak update
Shikha Chhabra2024-07-29T13:42:13+10:00Dr Rosie updates us on the latest whooping cough outbreak
My Medicare
Shikha Chhabra2023-10-23T16:11:21+11:00My Medicare is here! Registering with My Medicare helps strengthen the relationship between your family and your regular GP- so they can continue to be there for all your health needs. There are also perks like medicare rebates for longer phone consults with your usual GP. You need have a valid medicare card [...]
IBS- Do I have it?
Shikha Chhabra2023-04-15T11:58:44+10:00Could it be IBS? There is no one test to tell you that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Instead, diagnosing it depends on identifying the symptoms and excluding other more serious causes first. Typical symptoms include- abdominal pain/discomfort, altered bowel habits (how often you go and the consistency), bloating, flatulence, nausea and, [...]
Mushrooms in Melbourne
Jono Croxford2022-09-12T17:32:22+10:00Some types of wild mushrooms in Victoria can be deadly! I’ve been seeing lots of weird and wonderful mushrooms out on my walks lately thanks to the heavy rain we’ve had. But beware there are some types of wild mushrooms in Victoria that can be deadly to humans if consumed. Cooking, peeling or [...]