Mason Point Medical Centre

09/07/2025

Meet Dr Mathew Pittappillil joining our team from Monday 14th July. He will be available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. He has vast experience in many areas of General Practice and will be able to provide his expertise for your healthcare needs. Please contact reception to make an appointment. 🙂

03/07/2025

**SCAM ALERT** There has been notification of a phone call stating "your GP needs to update your information" with English and Mandarin translation options. We will not contact you in this way, if you receive a call like this, please let us know and advise your friends and family members to be on alert when providing personal information.

17/04/2025

Happy Easter to all our patients & their families! Stay safe this holiday period! We are open 9-12pm Good Friday and closed until Tuesday 22nd April.

14/04/2025

Men this one is for you!

Do you get your car checked when the warning lights come on? Your own health is just as important. ⚠️

Prostate cancer affects up to 1 in 6 Aussie men. It's most common in older men (over 50), especially those who've had a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Early prostate cancer doesn't usually cause symptoms. If any unusual symptoms do show, it's important to get your prostate checked.

Here are some signs you need to check under your hood (not that one):
👉 frequent urination
👉 pain while urinating
👉 blood in your urine or semen
👉 a weak stream while urinating
👉 feeling like your bladder is not empty after passing urine
👉 pain in your lower back, upper thighs or hips
👉 unexplained weight loss.

A prostate check usually starts with a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA is a protein made by cells in your prostate gland. This test won't diagnose cancer, but it may show if you need further testing. Other tests might include a digital re**al exam (DRE), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biopsy.

If you have any risk factors or symptoms (especially if you're over 50), speak to your healthcare provider about your prostate screening options.

ℹ️ Sources: Cancer Council; Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia; Health Direct

03/04/2025

Flu vaccines are expected to be available from April 14th. Please contact our reception staff for further information and to make an appointment for those who are eligible.

05/03/2025

We will be closed Monday 10th March for Labour Day. Weekend hours prior will be as normal.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to all our patients and families! We hope 2025 brings you all health & happiness!

23/12/2024

Season’s Greetings from our families to yours! Stay safe and enjoy the festivities!

20/12/2024

Are you ok for prescriptions over the festive period? Please let our reception know if you are coming close to the end of your current medications so we can make sure you are covered over the holiday period.
Merry Christmas and stay safe!

03/12/2024

Have you planned your goals for 2025?

1. Personal Goals:
- Health & Fitness - joining the gym, increasing time in the gym, diet changes, losing 5kg, mindfulness, 'Me Time'
- Learning & Development - Take up reading, online courses to challenge your current skills...

2. Professional Goals:
- Career Advancement - stepping up the ladder, team leadership, professional growth
- Networking - attending conferences, social engagements with peers & mentors.

3. Community Engagement Goals:
- Volunteering - Local community service, charities
- Sustainability - green friendly, reduce plastic waste, recycle & re-use where possible.

4. Financial Goals:
- Savings & Investments - savings % of income, stock investments and grow personal wealth...

Where are you headed in 2025? 😎

02/12/2024

07/10/2024

Did you know that whooping cough is on the rise? A way of preventing whooping cough is by a simple vaccination. Speak to your GP about your vaccination status