Health In Abundance Family Medical Practice

29/10/2025

🤩Online booking 💻
We’ve made it easier than ever to book your appointments. You can now schedule your visit online it would quick, simple, and convenient. Whether it’s a skin check, health consult, or something else, we’re here to help on your schedule. https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/8848/health-in-abundance-medowie-2318/doctors/

27/10/2025

🩻 Reminders and Recalls 📱
Recalls are a part of our effort to remind you of the important matters relating to your healthcare. It may be tests or treatments that are due or abnormal results where your doctor has requested an appointment. If you get SMS from us, please take a minute to read it. You can opt out at any time by contacting the reception staff on 4981 8800.

24/10/2025

💚My Medicare🏥

If one of the doctors at here at Health in Abundance is your regular GP, registering with MyMedicare is a great way to formalise that relationship and strengthen your continuity of care. It helps ensure your health journey is supported by a team that knows you, understands your needs, and can provide consistent, personalised care over time.
You’re still free to see other doctors, and you can update your MyMedicare registration whenever your circumstances change. It’s all about making your care more connected, more coordinated, and more about you.
Talk to our reception team or use the Medicare app to join MyMedicare and invest in your long-term health.

20/10/2025

🩺This week is Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week. 💉

Held in October each year, the week highlights the importance of preventing infections, promoting better infection prevention and control practices in health care and recognising the efforts of all healthcare workers to reduce the risks. This year's theme is 'A proactive approach to IPC: Identify the risk, protect patients and the workforce and Control the spread of infection.'

The theme aims to support the health care workforce to prevent infections from occurring and spreading using simple strategies that protect both the workers and patients. Everyone has a role to play, where simple actions can make a big difference.

15/10/2025

🥳 New Podiatrist 🦶

Just in time for Podiatry Week. We’re thrilled to welcome Erin to the Health in Abundance team, joining from our Port Stephens Foot Clinic service from September. Her skills and care will be a wonderful addition to our podiatry services, and we’re excited for you to meet her.

To book in with Erin or any of our podiatrists, call (02) 4952 6910.

Send a message to learn more

14/10/2025

🩷 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🩵

This day raises awareness of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death, and acknowledges the grief experienced by families worldwide. Increased awareness helps reduce stigma and encourages open conversation and support.

13/10/2025

🤸‍♀️Allied Health Professionals Day 🧘‍♀️

This year’s theme celebrates the power of multidisciplinary care — and the vital role allied health professionals play in keeping Australians healthy.

We recognise allied health as equal partners alongside nursing and medical teams. Their expertise is essential not just in delivering care, but in designing systems that truly wrap around the consumer creating a healthcare model that’s holistic, effective, and built for everyone.

09/10/2025

👀🌏 World Sight Day 🌏🤓

Today is World Sight Day, a global reminder of the importance of eye health and access to vision care. Over 2 billion people worldwide live with visual impairment—many of which are preventable or treatable.
Regular eye exams can detect issues early and protect your vision for life.

06/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian women, with 1 in 7 affected during their lifetime. Over 20,000 Australians are expected to be diagnosed this year alone.

Early detection is key, mammograms can find cancer before symptoms appear. Women aged 50–74 are eligible for free screenings through BreastScreen Australia. This month is a chance to raise awareness, support research, and honor those impacted.

Please call Health in Abundance to book in for your next screening. Call on 4881 8800 or via our website https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/8848/health-in-abundance-medowie-2318/doctors/.

04/10/2025

📣 Public Holiday Closure Notice 📣

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 6 for the public holiday.

If you require urgent medical attention, please call 000. For after-hours care, contact GP Access After Hours on (02) 4926 0500.

We’ll reopen as usual on Tuesday. Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!

02/10/2025

💚 October is Mental Health Month 💚

This year’s theme is “Connect with your community”—a powerful reminder that we’re stronger together. Whether it’s a chat with a friend, joining a local event, or simply checking in on someone, connection can make all the difference.

17/09/2025

🌎✨World Patient Safety Day🌍🌏

World Patient Safety Day is a reminder that safe health care is a shared responsibility. It brings together patients, families, health workers, communities, and leaders to champion safer systems and better outcomes for all.

Whether you're a caregiver, clinician, policymaker, or advocate, your voice matters.