Do you have a chronic medical illness?
If you have a condition that affects your health in any way, you may be eligible for a GP Management Plan (care plan)
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Cervical Screening Self Collection - What do I need to know?
Recent changes have been introduced to how screening is conducted for cervical cancer. Many women will now be able to perform the test themselves without the need for an internal examination by a doctor.
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Barwon Heads Family Practice introducing regular Home Doctor Visits.
Barwon Heads Family Practice celebrated 12 months in existence in May of this year. In the preceding 12 months, we tackled snap lockdowns, covid outbreaks, mass immunisations and even a power outage from a once-in-a-generation storm - and we have loved every minute of it!
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Travelling Overseas?
In the travel sabbatical of the last two years, you might have forgotten about travel immunisations and medicines.
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National Diabetes Week
It's National Diabetes Week and a chance for us all to rethink how we view diabetes.
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Tips for staying well this winter
Winter is upon us and it's shaping up to be a bumper cold and flu season. Make sure you're doing what you can to protect yourself, your family and our community.
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PSA – Should I have my prostate level checked?
Increasingly, a large part of what we do in Family Medicine is screening. This involves offering tests or investigations to otherwise well people.
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Congratulations on your pregnancy
Here at Barwon Heads Family Practice, we aim to support you throughout your 9-month journey. The initial stages of pregnancy can be an extremely exciting and sometimes daunting
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