Suncoast Medical Centre

06/04/2023

We will open this Saturday 8th April form 8.30am - 11.30am if you are needing an appointment over the Easter long weekend. Happy Easter 🐣

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas from the team at Suncoast Medical Centre. Wishing you and your family safe and happy holidays.

17/12/2021

Christmas is fast approaching 🎄 Please find our holiday trading hours below.

25/12/2021 Closed
26/12/2021 Closed
27/12/2021 Closed
28/12/2021 Closed
29/12/2021 Open 8am -5.30pm
30/12/2021 Open 8am -5.30pm
31/12/2021 Open 8am -5.30pm
1/1/2022 Closed
2/1/2022 Closed
3/1/2022 Closed

We will reopen for the New Year on Tuesday 4th January. We wish you all a very happy festive season!

29/11/2021

Movember - its more than just growing a mo', its a chance to have a focused discussion about men's health. 🧔

MEN & SU***DE PREVENTION

Globally, on average 1 man dies by su***de every minute of every day. The sobering facts about men and su***de in Australia:
- 75% of su***des are men
- Su***de is the leading cause of death for men aged 15-44 years.

What can we do?
TALK
ASK
LISTEN
ENCOURAGE ACTION
CHECK IN

If you or someone you know is struggling, your GP can help. If you need to talk to someone immediately, contact Lifeline 13 11 14.

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health.

27/11/2021

Movember - its more than just growing a mo', its a chance to have a focused discussion about men's health. 🧔

PROSTATE CANCER

It's the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. Early detection is key - the survival rate is better than 98% beyond 5 years. If found late, survival rates drop below 26%

When should men get tested:
- 50 years and over
- 45 years and over if a family history of prostate cancer, or are of African or Caribbean descent
- If you notice any change in urinary or sexual function

Not everyone experiences symptoms of prostate cancer. Many times, signs of prostate cancer are first detected by a doctor during a routine check-up.

Book an appointment with your GP if you have any concerns or would like to ask about PSA testing.

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health.

17/11/2021

Movember...is dedicated to Men's Health 🧔

In particular, mental health and su***de prevention, together with prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Men's health is in crisis. Men are dying on average 6 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. We can take action for men to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

During November, we are reminding men to talk to their GP about their health, including mental health.

Encourage the men in your life to talk. Movember is a great time to start that conversation.

17/11/2021

📣 Mask Announcement 📣

To our valued patients, our Doctors have decided they wish to continue for all patients to wear masks whilst in the practice. We are hoping that this will help to protect the more vulnerable that as yet are not eligible to be vaccinated or those with high risk medical conditions. So please remember to wear your mask when you visit us. Thank you for your understanding ❤

06/11/2021

Summer is certainly on it's way! ☀️ Remember to practice sun safe habits and look out for these 5 burn hazards when enjoying the great outdoors.

Summer in Queensland is known Australia-wide to be hot – we don’t get called the sunshine state for nothing ☀️. As weekends and holidays with family spent outdoors become more frequent, preventing your children from summer burns is important.

Many parents are practising sun safe habits with their children, but there are other burn hazards to look out for during the hotter months 🌡️.

Read our blog to learn more :https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/burn-hazards-summer-first-aid-slide-hose-scald-campfire-seat-belt

Were you surprised by these?🤔

29/10/2021

It's dyslexia awareness month! Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci are some of the many famous people diagnosed with dyslexia. Read more about dyslexia and how you can take action here:

The Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA) conservatively estimates that dyslexia affects 10 per cent of our population. In other English-speaking countries, the numbers are closer to 20 per cent.

22/10/2021

It's not too late to book in to our free Shingles Vaccinations, with the Zostavax catch up program, for people aged 71-79 years. The free vaccinations are available here at Suncoast Medical Centre until 31st October. To book, give us a call on 07 5446 5999.

16/10/2021

Forming good habits throughout your day is important for taking care of your mental well being.

If you want to try introducing a new, healthy habit into your life, adding it in the morning is a great place to start.

That first hour, straight after wake up is where your behaviour tends to be at its most habitual and ritualised, from what you do when your alarm goes off through to having breakfast, getting the kids ready or heading to work.

Altering these rituals is one of the easiest ways to set up new habits and is also a good opportunity to set the tone of your day. Starting the day making healthier choices makes it easier to keep focused on making better choices for the rest of the day.
Start by making your bed or drinking a large glass of water before a certain time.

Take care of yourself - you are important - remember.