Health News

New SunSmart APP

December 11, 2017

SunSmart

This free app warns you about the danger of UV

As your sunburn or tan fades, it can be hard to imagine how exactly it has affected your DNA.

Especially as – for most of us – we won’t see the damage come to the surface of our skin for another decade or so.

But what if you...

Womens Health Clinic

December 1, 2017

Dr Talia Follett will be running a Womens Health Clinic on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

This clinic will provide a full range of contraceptive advice and options, advice on menopause, reproductive health and preventative health care including pap smears and breast c...

Skin Check Clinic

December 1, 2017

We are commencing a weekly Skin Check Clinic on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons at PLMG by our experienced doctors.

The doctor will undertake an extensive skin check to assess for the presence of skin cancer and sun damage, monitor any new or changing lesions, and offer...

Thunderstorm Asthma Forecast

October 4, 2017

The Department of Health and Human Services has commenced delivering epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecasts during grass pollen season, 1 October to 31 December.

The forecast predicts the risk of an epidemic thunderstorm asthma event for the current day, the next day an...

Shingles Vaccination Program

April 5, 2017

The shingles vaccine is provided free for people aged 70-79 years under the National Immunisation Program. There is also a five year catch-up program for people aged 71 – 79 years until 31 October 2021. To receive the immunisation make an appointment with reception now...