Shalom Medical Centre

14/06/2022

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to help raise awareness around Bowel Cancer - the second most deadliest type of cancer in Australia.

It claims the lives of approximately 5200 people every year but can be treated if detected early.

The risk increases with age and people between the age of 50 to 74 are at a higher risk.

For a list of symptoms please visit: https://bit.ly/3xN0qRk

23/05/2022

Although some amounts of good cholesterol are needed by the body to build cell walls and produce hormones, too much leads to health complications.

Some simple lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol:

💪 Eat less saturated fat such as cakes, butter, coconut oil etc
💪 Eat food high in fibre
💪 Stay physically active

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

06/05/2022

This Heart Week is about raising awareness about Heart Health and how important routine checks are.

👉 1 in 4 deaths are due to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
👉 1619 hospitalisations a day are due to CVD
👉 More than half of Australian adults are living with 3 or more modifiable risk factors of CVD

To find out more visit: www.heartfoundation.org.au

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

27/04/2022

Dear patients, please note:

Dr Pragash Sundaramurthy will only do Telehealth Consults on Saturday and Sunday until June 2022.

Thank you for your cooperation. 🙂

27/04/2022

Protect yourself from biters!
Use repellents and wear long pants and long-sleeved tops.

Mild and local reactions to a mosquito bite include:

👉 Redness
👉 Swelling
👉 Burning pain
👉 Itching

Treat the affected area by:

👉 Applying an ice pack
👉 Cleaning it with water
👉 Taking a painkiller or antihistamine if need be

In the case of a severe allergic reaction please call 000.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insect-bites-infographic

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

12/04/2022

Pertussis or whooping cough is a highly serious infection of the lungs caused by bacteria.

Some common symptoms include:

😷 Sore throat
😷 Running nose or blocked nose
😷 Sneezing
😷 Dry cough
😷 Bit of a temperature
😷 Watery eyes

It is mainly very serious in babies under the age of 12 months.

Please see a doctor if you have any concerns.
In the case of an emergency please dial 000.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/whooping-cough

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

01/04/2022

Shalom Medical Centre is a fully bulk billing practice, owned and managed by doctors. Some of our services include but are not limited to:

➡ Skin checks
➡ Pregnancy testing
➡ PAP smears
➡ Sports medicine
➡ Diabetic Checks
➡ Driving License Medical
➡ Liquid nitrogen (freezing) treatment for warts & sunspots
➡ Womens/Mens Health Services
➡ Immunisations for children and adults
➡ Check-ups and insurance medicals
➡ Chronic Disease Management Plans

For more information, please visit our website http://shalommed.com.au

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

14/03/2022

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 women and girls.

Women with PCOS have larger ovaries with or without cysts.
It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance, the body producing more levels of the male hormones.

This impacts the menstrual cycle and causes other symptoms that can vary from person to person, but some common ones include:

😮👉 Excessive hair growth on face, chest, back
😮👉 Weight gain
😮👉 Acne
😮👉 Irregular or missed periods

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating well and regular exercise can help manage PCOS.
Please see your GP if you have any concerns or queries.

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

08/03/2022

Happy Women’s Day to all you powerful women out there! 🥰🌸

Keeping in line with this year’s theme , we wanted to share some facts about the healthcare industry that helps break the bias by celebrating women’s representation and achievement across the field.

🌸 Women make up 64.7% of National Health Boards across Australia

🌸 10 out of 15 Board Chairs are women

🌸 75% of the healthcare workforce are women

🌸 65% of physiotherapists are women

Although we’ve got a long way to go, today is about acknowledging how far we have come!

Help , by celebrating women and sharing stories whether it’s your own or someone else’s. Comment below!
💟🌸

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a telec...

27/02/2022

Why do we need Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is essential for your body to repair its tissues and produce more red blood cells. It is essential for your blood, brain and nervous system.

Best ways to get some vitamin B12 in your body is through these foods:

🔹 Chicken
🔹 Beef
🔹 Salmon
🔹 Eggs
🔹 Milk
🔹 Clams
🔹 Mussels

Vegetarians can get their share of B12 from eggs and dairy and for vegans you can consume foods that contain B12 such as yeast and soy.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/foods-high-in-vitamin-b12
For more info, please see your GP!

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for bulk-billed teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to ...

19/02/2022

Did you know these fun food facts?

🍎Fruits help keep your skin and gums healthy

🍉 Eating whole fruits directly instead of in a juice form has more fibre and lesser kilojoules

🥖 Whole grains help with digestion and prevent constipation and bowel cancer

🥬 Vegetables are a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals and they contain very less kilojoules (energy)

For more info visit:

https://www.refreshedschools.health.wa.gov.au/professional-learning/professional-knowledge/teacher-information-sheets/fun-food-facts-about-the-five-food-groups-2/

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for bulk-billed teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to ...

31/01/2022

DId you know you can use Medicare card to help pay for chiropractor, dietitian or midwife👩‍⚕️

For condition that have lasted or is predicted to last, for six months or longer, Medicare can assist under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.

Talk to our GP about a referral to Allied Health practitioners🙂

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on (08) 9536 8555 ☎️ or using the link below 👍

https://www.shalommed.com.au/apt/index.php

In order for your consultation to be bulk billed you will need to select your regular GP. If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9536 8555 to book a teleconsult appointment