Mirboo North Medical Centre

22/10/2025

We have made the decision to close at 3.30pm today (Wednesday 22/10/25)

⭐️Good news ⭐️we have PLENTY of appointments available for Thursday and Friday, so ring up now if you need an appointment this week
Ph 5668 1234

20/10/2025

❤️How is your heart ❤️

Would you like a heart check

A free (medicare bulk billed) check with a doctor for your assessment of your cardiac risk factors
(Some tests ordered by your doctor may incur out of pocket charges)

🥰Ring and book a heart consultation now
Ph 56681234 (please say thst is what you are booking do we can book you in for a long consultation and ECG)🥰

We have plenty of appointments available at the moment , including same day appointments for all your medical needs

24/09/2025

Here is a good summary of the Australian view on recent overseas media coverage on the use of paracetamol in pregnancy

Please speak to your pharmacist or doctor for more information

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZiAjTfqR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In response to recent unfounded claims linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism and ADHD, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has issued a clear statement: paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy when clinically indicated. This viewpoint has also been endorsed by many other internationally recognised obstetric authority groups.

Concerns about a possible association between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodivergent outcomes have been rigorously examined over the years. However, the most robust and recent evidence - a 2024 study of 2.5 million Swedish children by Ahlqvist et al. - found no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and increased rates of autism or ADHD.

Importantly, this study accounted for critical confounding factors such as parental neurodivergence and sibling comparisons. The findings suggest that associations observed in other models may have been attributable to familial confounding. This serves to provide strong reassurance for patients and clinicians alike.

The causes of neurodivergence are complex and multifactorial - not attributable to a single medication or exposure.

As always, medication use in pregnancy should be guided by clinical need. When used appropriately, paracetamol remains a safe and effective option for treating pain and fever during pregnancy.

24/09/2025

We have a few appointments spare today
So ring 56681234 if you need to be seen

04/08/2025

We have a few appointments today
So if you are running low on scripts, need a check up or anything else
Ph 56681234 and we can help you

01/07/2025

Get your influenza immunisation now

We have seen more cases of Influenza this year than any previous year, and spring is still months away.

Also a new study found that Patients with influenza have a 4.7-fold increased risk of stroke in the 28 days after initial infection, all the more reason to get immunized now

Ring ph 56681234 to book in, or your local clinic, before you miss out

12/05/2025

ARE YOU FEELING MENOPAUSE IS JUST TOO HARD??

The Mirboo North Medical Centre are pleased to announce we have teamed up with Juno Healthcare and Dr Mayuri Raviskanthan (Specialist Endocrinologist) to offer a 12 week program to our patients who are struggling with perimenopause/menopause symptoms

This is a multidisciplinary team, lead by Dr Mayuri from the Royal Women’s Hospital Menopause Clinic, along with Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists and Pharmacists.

I know this is a difficult time for many patients, who need more than a 15 minute appointment with their GP, to get them back on track with their menopause symptoms

This 12 week program, is entirely online, so there is no travelling required. There also weekend and after hours appointments available. The program is tailored to your needs, and includes lifestyle advice, natural therapies, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and general strategies to deal with the symptoms that are affecting you ….all delivered to you by menopause specialists. Not everyone will need medication prescribed.

The program is at NO cost to you if you have an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) Plan made out. To have this completed, make an appointment with your GP, who will set up an appointment with our clinic nurse to complete the paperwork and details to join up. If you dont have an EPC plan, there is a $300 out of pocket charge.

The current wait times to join the program is only 1-2 weeks.

We are very happy to bring this specialist service to our patients in Mirboo North.

✅Ring ph 56681234 and book in to see your GP
✅Discuss how menopausal symptoms are affecting you and that you are interested in the Perimenopausal 12 week program
✅your GP will refer you to the clinic nurse to complete your EPC plan and referrals and ensure you are up to date with preventative health screening. This ensures there are no costs to you.
✅Juno healthcare will contact with your online appointments times(video consultations which can be done from any smartphone or computer with no extra software required)

15/04/2025

Are you protected against Influenza!

Since the beginning of the year, there has been an early spike in Influenza cases, especially in the under 14 year old age group. This year alone there has been 58,000 cases return a positive result on testing, compared with 30,000 last year. And I am sure there is 3 times more that haven’t been tested.

With a few nice days of weather, now is the time to get protected against influenza A and B with the 2025 Influenza vaccine . It will get cold and wet, very soon, with only more cases to come.

Can you afford to get sick, the fatigue is often the worst, lasting for weeks afterwards.

We have plenty of influenza vaccines ready to protect you.
They are Free to these groups
👉 6 months to < 5 years of age
👉 65 years plus
👉 those with a chronic condition
👉 pregnant
👉 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months or older.

Otherwise it’s $20, and that’s a small price to pay to avoid becong so unwell.

Ring Mirboo North Medical Centre and book yourself in for a vaccine

Ph 03 56681245 and protect yourself

We also have the latest Covid vaccinations, travel vaccines, and all vaccines on the Australian Immunisation Schedule available

13/04/2025

Stay Ahead of Bowel Cancer — Get Screened Today!

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Why Bowel Screening Matters:
• Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.
• Early detection saves lives — screening can find cancer before symptoms appear.
• It’s quick, simple, and can be done at home.

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Who Should Get Screened?
• If you’re aged 50 to 74, you’re eligible for free routine screening , if you are 45 to 49, you can still order a free kit using the links below
• Have a family history or symptoms? Talk to your doctor today, as you may require a different type of screening

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What’s Involved?
• You’ll receive a home test kit by mail.
• Just collect a small sample and send it back.
• Results are private and usually come within a couple of weeks.

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For more information
👉Talk to your GP
👉Call The National Bowel Cancer Screening Registry on 1800 627 701
👉Or order your free bowel kit here
http://www.ncsr.gov.au/information-for-participants/request-a-free-bowel-test-kit.html

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Early detection is key. Don’t wait — screen today.

10/04/2025

Think the only thing you're lowering when you drink alcohol is your inhibition? Think again. 🤔

Research shows that men who regularly drink more than the recommended amount can lower their testosterone levels too. 👇

Regular excessive drinking can make these glands struggle to work together to create testosterone. 🍻

Lower testosterone can lead to:
👉 male infertility
👉 a low s*x drive
👉 problems having and maintaining an er****on
👉 loss of muscle and bone mass.

Reducing the amount of alcohol you consume is one of the best ways to protect your testosterone levels. The recommended intake for adults is no more than 4 drinks on any one day and no more than 10 standard drinks a week.

If you or a loved one need support with alcohol, Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support offers free and confidential information and support. Call 1800 177 833 or chat online (8am to 10pm) on their website by searching 'Adis'. 📱

04/04/2025

Are you due for a Breastscreen?

Early breast cancer detection saves lives. As a population screening program, BreastScreen Victoria’s service is free and for the group in our community proven to benefit most from screening: women and trans and gender diverse people aged 50 to 74, without breast symptoms.

Breatscreen is available every 2 years if you are aged 50-74 years of age. But you can join the program from 40 years of age , and continue after 74 years of age.

😊it’s free
😊no doctors referral is needed
😊it is with a woman radiographer

In our local Mirboo North Times , there is a great article detailing that women in South Gippsland have a screening rate of 52.5%. I have done an audit of our clinic patients in this age group and have found that our patient population has an uptake of 78.2% . Well done Mirboo North ladies, make sure you are not the ONE letting our side down

Ring 13 20 50 and book your screen today !

If you have breast symptoms or a breast lump, please make an appointment to see your doctor.

30/03/2025

Did you know that Social Media can be an addiction, just like alcohol, gambling, smoking, drugs, etc

👉What is an Addiction -
An Addiction is when you have a need or urge to do something or use something that can interfere or stop you functioning in other areas of your life. You stop or reduce the time you would spend on your health, your relationships, work, tasks, exercising, or even just relaxing, in preference to the addiction .

It's possible to be addicted to anything.
Living with an addiction can seriously damage your work performance, health and relationships if it is not addressed.

👉Social media can have a complex impact, potentially fostering connection and belonging but also leading to negative mental health outcomes like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as issues like cyberbullying and addiction. We often compare ourselves to what we see on social media, which is often far from reality, edited and enhanced.

Most phones will tell you how much time you spend of them, and on what.

We all think we are very busy, but are we? What would you rather spend that 2 hours and 29 minutes on?

If you feel you need help with an addiction, no matter what it is, reach out to your trusted health professionals