Did you know?
More than 90% of Australians don’t eat enough fruit or vegetables.
Healthy diet is important for your general well being and allows 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 to discuss a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.
For more information or an appointment, contact Waitara Family Medical reception at 02 8038 1070.
Vaccines are the best way to prevent infectious diseases and allow public health safety.
For more information, contact Waitara Family Medical reception at (02) 8038 1070.
ECG & Spirometry Available
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.
Contact Waitara Family Medical reception for more information or book an appointment : 02 8038 1070. You can also book online at https://www.waitaramedical.com/
Our Business hours are:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
Tuesday & Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
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.
1,500 people in Australia died from melanoma in 2012, which is four people a day, very sobering statistics.
The deaths for 2015 were 1,675, which are from 12,960 melanoma cases diagnosed.
Therefore, wear appropriate sunscreen and clothing.
Make sure you see the GP and have your skin checked regularly.
It is important to stay safe and healthy on your holidays:
Waitara Family Medical Practice can help you with any of your travel requirements. Our GPs can provide travel advice and administer any vaccinations you may require, on-site.
DineSmart is an initiative to raise awareness about the prominent issue of homelessness in Australia. Dine at a participating Dine Smart restaurants and help out local grassroots community groups attempting to aid the homeless or at risk.
On any given night 26,238 Australians aged 12-24 are homeless.
To get involved:
For more information: https://streetsmartaustralia.org