Mount Hutton Family Practice

09/02/2026

Timely diagnosis saves lives. Take a second look 👀 at your .⁣ If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up. ⁣
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Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.
✅ Check your breasts ⁣
✅ Get screened regularly ⁣
✅ See your doctor ⁣
✅ Get your annual mammogram done

29/01/2026

☀️ Sun Safety Reminder ☀️

With the Australian summer in full swing, it’s important to protect your skin and stay safe in the heat.

Remember to:

👒 Wear a broad-brimmed hat

🕶️ Use sunglasses

👕 Wear protective clothing

🧴 Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen

🌳 Seek shade and avoid direct sunlight

⏰ Limit sun exposure between 11am–3pm

💧 Drink plenty of water

Looking after your skin now helps reduce your risk of skin cancer later. If you have any concerns or notice changes in your skin, please book an appointment with your GP.

Stay sun smart 🌞

23/01/2026

🌞 Happy Long Weekend to our patients! 🌞

The team at Mount Hutton Family Practice will be back on Tuesday 27th.

🔴 If you require an urgent appointment, please call 000.
🕒 For non-urgent matters that can’t wait until we return, please contact our after-hours provider 13SICK (13 74 25).

We hope you have a safe and relaxing long weekend 💙

08/01/2026

25/04/2025

We are closed today, 25th April 2025. Urgent appointments should be directed to your local emergency department. Non-urgent requests can be made by contacting us on our next business day or booking online via HotDoc.

08/06/2024

We are closed for long weekend, if you require a non urgent appointment you can book on our website or via Hot Doc. For all urgent appointments please attend your local emergency 🏥 department.

28/03/2024

Wishing our patients a safe and happy Easter 🐣. If you require an urgent 🚨 appointment during our closure period please attend the local emergency department or call 000. For non urgent care, patients can call our after hours provider 13sick.

30/01/2024

If you’ve had chickenpox before, you can get shingles.

Shingles is a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you’re older or if your immune system is compromised.

If you’re aged 65 or older, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged 50 or older; or an immunocompromised adult with an eligible medical condition, you are eligible for the free shingles vaccine.

Talk to your health professional about your eligibility or visit 💻 health.gov.au/shingles-vaccine

22/12/2023

Mount Hutton Family Practice, Would like to wish all its patients New and old a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The practice will be closed from 5pm on the 22/12/2023 and reopen on 8/1/2024.
For all non urgent matters please call our after hours provider 13sick. For any urgent care please go to your local ED.

07/11/2023

Movember brings awareness to all things men's health - mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. On average, men die 4.5 years earlier than women for largely preventable reasons. Through awareness, education, support systems and groundbreaking projects, Movemeber aims to change these devastating statics.

Movember is changing the face of men's health. For more information or to get involved, visit https://ow.ly/169H50Q21St. 'sHealth

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

23/10/2023

Dear patients
Mount Hutton family practice is closed until 1st nov 2023

13/09/2023

Early signs of may not show, which is why screenings are important! If you are experiencing changes in bowel habits, seek medical care with the Provider Finder to find a healthcare provider near you.

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