Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of a disease that many people believe to be extinct.

Around 210,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and millions more people are living undiagnosed.

The aim of World Leprosy Day is to change this attitude and increase public awareness of the fact that leprosy can now be easily prevented and cured.

Get involved this January by:

• Making a donation
• Volunteering
• Organising a campaign
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/world-leprosy-day.

Waitara Family Medical Practice wishes you and your family a Happy Australia Day 2021!

NSW Health works in partnership with schools to offer the vaccines recommended for adolescents in a school-based vaccination program. These are essential vaccines that allow optimum individual health as well as public health.

These vaccines are given at school through parental permission; however, if your child is absent on the day, parents are advised that free catch-up vaccination is available at their local GP during the school year only.

For more information, visit: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx.

To check your immunisation records or request a vaccine, book an appointment with Waitara Family Medical reception on (02) 8038 1070.

Did you know that Waitara Family Medical Practice has a podiatrist available onsite?

The following services are provided:

• Toenail care
• Nail disorders
• Corns and callous
• Dry feet
• Cracked heels
• Flat feet
• High arch feet
• Foot orthotics
• Foot and ankle pain
• Sports injuries
• Wound care
• Diabetic foot care
• Children’s feet

To make an appointment call reception on (02) 8038 1070.

Dietitian on-site

Did you know?
Less than 1 in 10 adults met the recommendations for daily vegetable consumption in 2017-18. (AIHW)

Healthy diet is important for your general well being and helps in prevention of health issues such as diabetes or hypertension. It is necessary to ensure uptake of all necessary nutritional elements in the healthy food pyramid.

Visit the GP and Dietitian to discuss a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.

For more information or an appointment, contact Waitara Family Medical reception on 02 8038 1070.

Vaccines are a great way to prevent infectious diseases and promote public health safety.

Did you know that travel and infant immunisations are available at Waitara Family Medical Practice?

For more information, contact Waitara Family Medical Practice reception on (02) 8038 1070.

ECG & Spirometry available at WFMP

Make sure that you regularly visit the GP for health checks which may include ECG and spirometry. This will ensure detection of any heart and lung abnormalities.

Did you know that ECG and Spirometry are available at Waitara Family Medical Practice?

Contact Waitara Family Medical reception for more information or book an appointment by calling 02 8038 1070 or online at https://www.waitaramedical.com/.

If you love the outdoors, love your skin more.

Australia is recognized as an outdoor loving country, but it’s also known for the harsh sun and high cases of Melanoma. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light causes 95% of melanoma. The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin from the sun by following sun safe practices.

• In 2020, an estimated 16,221 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in Australia, and 1,375 people will die from this disease.
• In 2013–14, there were 23,437 melanoma-related hospitalisations in Australia, a 63% rise from 2002–03.
• In 2020, an estimated 2.9% of all cancer diagnoses will be from melanoma.

Make sure you see the GP and have your skin checked regularly.

To book an appointment, call 02 8038 1070 or visit www.waitaramedical.com.au