National Diabetes Week 8 - 14th July

It is National Diabetes Week. There are an estimated 1.7 million people in Australia living with diabetes today. There are 3 types of diabetes and understanding the different kinds can help you understand the symptoms and treatment options. 

Type 1 Diabetes has 4 main symptoms, known as the 4 'T's:

  • Thirsty (unquenchable thirst),
  • Toilet (frequent toileting),
  • Tired (unusual tiredness),
  • Thinner (recent weight loss).

Type 2 Diabetes is the most common and can often be treated through lifestyle changes. Symptoms of Type 2 are often not obvious (tiredness, thirst, blurred vision) - more than 100,000 Queenslanders have Type 2 diabetes but don't know it! 

Gestation Diabetes occurs in pregnancy. Between 5 and 10 percent of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes. All women are screened for gestational diabetes between weeks 24 to 28 of pregnancy.

Early diagnosis can prevent serious complications. If you think you have symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes, or are at risk of Type 2 Diabetes, see your GP today.   

For more information on Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes ask your GP or head to www.diabetesqld.org.au

 

Welcome to Kristen Collins, our new RN.

We would like to warmly welcome and introduce our new Registered Nurse, Kristen. Kristen has a wide range of nursing experience and we look forward to her enthusiasm and knowledge enhancing our team. Kristen will primarily be managing our Coordinated Veterans Care and Chronic Disease Care Plans. You will also see Kristen assisting our doctors and nurses in the treatment room from time to time. 

May is National Lung Health Awareness Month

Lung Health Awareness Month is a Lung Foundation Australia national campaign held in May which aims to raise awareness about the importance of lung health and how to recognise and act upon the symptoms of lung disease. We’re all are used to thinking about our heart and skin health but our lungs are equally important. It’s time we made our lung health a priority as well because if you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.

To check your lung health go to https://lungfoundation.com.au/lung-health-checklist/ or click on this post.

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Government Funded Flu Vaccination

The Government flu vaccination has arrived. The Government flu vaccination is free to the following:

  • All children from 6 months to less than 5 years of age
  • Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy (influenza and 
  • whooping cough vaccination can be given at the same time 
  • or at different times during pregnancy).
  • All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ≥15 years of 
  • age
  • Individuals 65 years and older
  • Individuals ≥6 months of age with medical conditions 
  • predisposing them to severe influenza.

For all other patients the Private flu vaccination is available for a low fee.

Please call us on 3289 1712 to book your time before the flu season hits!

 

Samford Valley Xray

Did you know we provide Xray services here in Samford?
We accept all referral forms and currently provide same day Xray services with results available that day or overnight (for afternoon appointments). 
To arrange an Xray please call us on (07) 3289 1712 and ask your Doctor or Allied Health professional to refer you to Samford Valley Xray.
*Ultrasound not currently available but please register your interest in this facility and we will let you know when it is available.

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QML Pathology Closed over Easter long weekend

All QML Collection centres will be closed on Good Friday, 30th March.

There will be limited centres open on Saturday 31st March and Monday 2nd Aparil as follows:

Saturday 31st March 7:30am- 1:30pm & Monday 2nd April 8:00am - 2:00pm

Castle Hill Medical Centre, Shop 5, 272 Dohle Rocks Rd
Murrumba Downs, QLD, 4503

Morayfield Village, Shop 11, Leda Blvd
Morayfield, QLD, 4506

Saturday 31st March 6am - 10am (Closed Easter Monday 2nd April)

Smartclinics Chermside, Shop 212, Gf,, Westfield Chermside, 411-419 Hamilton Rd
Chermside, QLD, 4032

Samford Valley Medical Centre QML Pathology collection centre will reopen on Tuesday 3rd April.