Glen Iris Medical Group provides an after-hours service to existing patients of the practice. An after-hours doctor service provides medical care and assistance outside regular business hours when most doctors clinics are closed. After-hours doctors provide medical care for non-life threatening illness and injuries that require immediate attention but are not severe enough for an … Read more
Covid Vaccine XBB.1.5 should be available Mid December 2023. Most Omicron sub variants currently circulating in Australia are sub-lineages of XBB.1, hence the release of this new vaccine. Patients will be eligible for this new XBB.1.5 Covid 19 vaccine if you haven’t had a vaccine or been Covid Positive for =/>6 months. We will keep … Read more
Movember is not only about growing moustaches but also about starting conversations and promoting a proactive approach to men’s health. It encourages men to be more open about their health concerns, seek medical advice when needed, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It has gained widespread recognition and participation, making it a global movement to address … Read more
We are pleased to announce that we have a new GP, Dr Vivien Gu, starting at Glen Iris Medical Group on Tuesday 14th November. Dr Vivien Gu graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2009. She has also completed a Diploma in Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Vivien completed her FRACGP in 2016. She has … Read more
Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Tuesday 7th November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital. Stay well
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA Thunderstorm asthma is a rare but potentially life-threatening phenomenon that occurs when certain weather conditions combine with high levels of allergens to trigger severe asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals. Here’s how thunderstorm asthma typically occurs: Weather Conditions: Thunderstorm asthma events are more likely to happen on hot, windy days before a thunderstorm. These … Read more
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FOOD CHOICES CAN AFFECT THE WAY YOU FEEL? ENERGY SLUMPS, FEELING LOW AND DIFFICULTY SLEEPING CAN ALL BE THE RESULT OF POOR FOOD CHOICES. Our health is precious and we want to enable every Australian to protect and nurture their body and mind. Vegetables are at the very centre of … Read more
From November 1st 2023, older Australians will have access to the newest Shingles vaccine ‘Shingrix’ thanks to the Australian Government! It will now be part of the National Immunisation Program, providing free Shingrix vaccines for: Everyone aged 65 years and over, First Nations people aged 50 years and over, Immunocompromised people aged 18 years and … Read more
What is MyMedicare? MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration system that aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. When you register in MyMedicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team. Additional funding will be available from … Read more
