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
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
Please be advised that Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed on Friday 29th September. If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital. Stay well
Dear Patients, We wish to advise that from the 1st of November 2023 there will be a small fee increase at Glen Iris Medical Group. While we have tried very hard to maintain our current fee structure, significantly increased costs over the last 12 months can no longer be absorbed. Appointment type Fee Medicare Rebate … Read more
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week will be held from 4 to 8 September 2023. This year’s program will feature new resources and information on hormones, PCOS, menopause, cervical screening self-collection, heart health, persistent pelvic pain and nutrition. Event registrations are open so sign up today to keep up to date with all the details. Regular health … Read more
ASTHMA IS A LIFELONG CONDITION OF THE AIRWAYS About one in nine people in Australia have asthma, one of the highest rates in the world. Asthma is a serious condition that leads to the deaths of almost 400 Australians each year. But, in many cases, asthma is also a manageable condition and people can live … Read more
