Oakden Medical Centre & Paradise Medical centre

12/08/2025

Don't be blind-sided.....Did you know that it is estimated that over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, yet 50% are unaware they have it, thinking they have healthy eyes. Do you know what Glaucoma is? Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases where vision is lost due to damage to the optic nerve.

Anyone may develop glaucoma, but the incidence increases with age. About 1 in 10,000 babies are born with glaucoma, by age 40 about 1 in 200 have glaucoma, rising to 1 in 8 at age 80.

Glaucoma Australia recommends all Australians 50 years or older visit an optometrist every 2 years for a comprehensive eye exam, and if you have a family history of glaucoma or are of Asian or African descent we recommend you get your eyes checked every 2 years from the age of 40, and this includes a measure of the pressures of the eye and viewing the retina at the back of the eye.
The following link is a quick on-line quiz to help you assess your risk. https://quiz.glaucoma.org.au

Make some time to care for your vision.

Assess your potential risk of developing glaucoma

07/08/2025

Today, on Aged Care Employee Day, we need to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the wonderful contributions of those working in aged care. This day is an opportunity to honour the dedication, support and expertise of our aged care workforce, who provide vital support to older Australians every single day. The older people in pour community are valued members of society and deserve the very best care.

Spare a thought today for the people working in Aged Care to assist the elderly and celebrate their contributions.

04/08/2025

Did you know Dementia is the leading cause of death for women in Au?

Some potential symptoms of dementia can be:
- loss of memory
- difficulty planning or problem solving
- difficulty finding the right word to use

Every year for anyone over 75+ years, our nurses try to do a free baseline assessment to see if there could be memory, mental health or general safety issues.

Have you or your loved one done this assessment this year?!

Book today either online or calling us. OAKDEN: 82667788, PARADISE: 8261822

14/07/2025

This month we are putting extra effort into diabetes awareness.
If you have a personal or family history of diabetes, WHEN WAS YOUR LAST BLOOD TEST OR REVIEW?!

With today's technology it can be easy to prevent, identify and manage!

You are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes if you have the following:
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- smoker
- overweight
- high sugar intake
- family history
- aging
- male
- Aboriginal, Torres Straight Islander

Ask your doctor or nurse for screening or more information!

02/06/2025

June is Bowel Cancer awareness month. If you are 50+ years, you are eligible for free bowel screening every 2 years. 💩

Are you up to date?

If the government has not sent you your free bowel kit yet, or it has expired, you can ask your GP for one.

CANCER DOESN'T WAIT, WHY SHOULD YOU?

23/05/2025

May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

1 in 4 women, and 1 in 8 men in Australia will experience violence by an intimate partner or family member since aged 15.

The Domestic Violence Unit are there to help.
Call (08) 8111 5511 or email FSIS@lsc.sa.gov.au

Your GP can also refer you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

24/04/2025

We welcome back Dr Sarah Dolan! We are very happy to see her again!
Some of her interests are preventative medicine, women's health, paediatrics and mentoring/education of new Doctors.

Sarah will be working on Thursday's at Oakden.

17/04/2025

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

We are here if you need us.

Easter operating hours;

OAKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Good Friday 9am-1pm
Easter Saturday 9am-1pm
Easter Sunday 9am-1pm
Easter Monday 9am-1pm

PARADISE MEDICAL CENTRE

Good Friday 9am-1pm
Easter Saturday 9am-5pm
Easter Sunday CLOSED
Easter Monday CLOSED

We offer a comprehensive range of health services in two convenient locations North East of Adelaide.

04/04/2025

Come get your flu injection so you are ready for flu season 2025!

Free for under 5 yrs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, pregnant women, 65 years+, homeless and others with certain medical conditions (see photo attached).

$20 cost for patients who are not funded.

Protect yourself, protect others!

28/03/2025

With huge sadness we say farewell to our lovely Marta - our remedial massage therapist and yoga instructor!

She is going back to her home country Norway. We wish her all the very best in her future adventures!

06/03/2025

This Saturday 8th march is International Women’s Day, which is a worldwide celebration of women’s achievements. It is also a call for greater action on gender equality.

This year’s theme -
‘March Forward’ it’s time to turn promises into progress
is a message to the wider community of the advocacy and action focus of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to unite, network and mobilise for meaningful change. No country in the world has achieved gender equality – yet!

Through International Women’s Day, the aim is to put the spotlight on global issues that perpetuate gender inequality and highlight actions we can all take on the path to a gender equal world.

So, let's celebrate the women in our life's - the wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, aunts, carers and celebrate a future for all gender equality.

18/02/2025

Feb 24th is Wellness and Emotional Health Day
Take a moment to notice how you are today.
Take some time to be mindful in the moment and celebrate the positive things in your life.
What might “looking after myself well today” look like?
What sorts of things have a settling effect on you?
Make a list of your top 3 (e.g. going for a walk outside, having a long bath, chatting with a friend)
Think about any difficult feelings or unresolved issues that you carry around with you. Is it time to express them or let them go? Who can help you with this?
What might you do to nurture the important relationships in your life today, whether with family, friends or colleagues?
Make a plan to catch up with a good friend you might not have seen for a while
Plan a fun activity with family or friends, or something you find nurturing for yourself
Listen well to those around you today