March is Endometriosis Awareness month
Endometriosis is a common disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body. Nearly 1 million Australian girls, women, and those assigned female at birth* live with endometriosis at some point in their life, with the disease often starting in teenagers. Symptoms are variable and … Read more
Monday 11th March – Public Holiday
Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Monday 11th March due to the Labour Day public holiday. If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital. Stay well
February Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
February Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Each year in Australia around 1,815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. We need progress. Let’s get vocal. Please contact your GP for support or if you experience any symptoms. … Read more
Primary Health Care Nurses Day
Today is Primary Health Care Nurses Day. Primary health care is the cornerstone of our health care system. Primary health care is the first point of contact for individuals and families with the health care system and plays a pivotal role in prevention, early intervention, and ongoing care. It is a day where we show … Read more
Public Holiday Closure – Friday 26th January ’24
Please be advised that Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed on Friday 26th January 2024. If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital. Stay well
Diabetic/Low Carb Weight Management – by Dr Sharon Woolf
In the last two years I have become aware of an amazing fact – that a low carbohydrate approach to diet can reverse up to 50% of type 2 diabetes and 90% of pre-diabetes. Traditionally, type 2 diabetes was thought of as a relentless, progressive disease, requiring more and more medication to control it, and … Read more
Shingrix Program Update
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 … Read more
After-Hours Doctor Service
Glen Iris Medical Group provides an after-hours service to existing patients of the practice. The after-hours doctor service provides medical care for non-life-threatening illness or injuries that require immediate attention but are not severe enough for an emergency room visit. From 6.00pm – 11.00pm weekdays, after-hours care is provided by our doctors. From 11.00pm – … Read more
Dr Min Teo talks about Men’s Health #Movember
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
