Nuriootpa Medical Centre

20/11/2025

Look who's come to visit. Our very own Elf On The Shelf, Dr ICU!

He says he'll be hanging around for a while, he likes his perch on the tree for now, but tells us he's a cheeky fellow. From the 1st December, before he has to set to work with Santa he reckons he's going to get up to all sorts of mischief.

When you're in the practice next, look out for him to see what trouble he's gotten himself into.

We will also be posting some of his antics on Facebook, for those watching at home.

19/11/2025

Just over a month until Christmas!!!

Don't leave it any longer to book your appointments if you want to see a doctor before the silly season is upon us.

Call 8562 2444 now, or jump online at https://www.nuriootpamedical.com.au to book.

19/11/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY!!! 💙🤩

We've had a lot of updates on our page recently about Women and Women's health. Let's not forget the men in our lives and community. IMD is a worldwide day of awareness for many issues faced by men, including (but not limited to) health, abuse, homelessness, su***de, and violence.

The theme for International Men's Day 2025 is "Celebrating Men and Boys." This theme aims to highlight inspiring stories and raise awareness about the challenges men and boys face. The day also encourages initiatives that promote their better health and quality of life.

Take the time to sit down with your dad, brother, uncle, son, friend to learn something new or interesting about them.

If you or someone you love have been putting off making that appointment with your GP, take this as a sign. Your health matters 🩺🦹‍♂️

Call us on 8562 2444 or jump online at https://www.nuriootpamedical.com.au/ to book.

12/11/2025

Every November 13th, the world joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day—a global reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect that strengthens our connections to one another.

Being kind doesn't have to cost a lot if anything. Sometimes the simplest things make the most significant difference! Here are a few simple ideas and ways to be helpful on World Kindness Day in the workplace, at school, with your loved ones, or a stranger. Look for opportunities while you go through your day to infuse kindness into someone’s day. It’ll change their day and yours for the better!

💜 Smile when you walk by others
💛Write positive messages on post-it notes and leave them for people to find
💙Call a relative you haven’t spoken to in a while
🩵Tidy up around your house
🧡Hold the door open for someone
🩷Chat with a stranger and ask them about their day
💚Pay for a stranger’s coffee or meal
💜Compliment someone
💛Send a positive or encouraging text to five people in your contacts
💙Surprise someone with flowers
🩵Tell a family member or friend you love them
🧡Offer to help with someone’s errands
🩷Give a surprise gift to someone you care about
💚Send a kind card or note to a friend
💜Surprise co-workers with home-baked cookies or treats
💛Give someone a hug

30/10/2025

In concluding Breast Cancer Awareness month, this is your friendly reminder to book your next/first breast screen. If you are a woman aged 40 or over (not 50, as is the common misconception) you are eligible for a free screening (mammogram) every 2 years.

The mobile screening bus will be returning to Tanunda from July to November 2026. Otherwise, for other fixed and mobile locations, please check out the link below for details.

https://www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au/our-locations?location

In the meantime, regardless of gender, if you are concerned about any symptoms or changes in your breasts, please call us on 8562 2444 to make an appointment to see your doctor.

We have 3 mobile screening units travelling to country regions around South Australia and 8 clinics based in Adelaide.

26/10/2025

Today, as part of our October, Breast Cancer Awareness month acknowledgements our team will be wearing pink to show support for our pink warriors and the fight against Breast Cancer.

If you have an appointment with us today, please join us in donning your brightest, pinkest clothing and/or accessories. United we fight! 🩷👊🩷

21/10/2025

October, breast cancer awareness week is not just for Women.

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women.
Men, know your normal. Do your checks. Speak up. 💗

17/10/2025

Today is World Menopause day.

For women hitting this milestone in life, the symptoms may be intense and relentless. Even those lucky enough to have mild or no symptoms, there are many changes our bodies go through at this stage.

This year's theme is "Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health" highlighting how lifestyle medicine can ease menopausal symptoms, reduce chronic-disease risk and support women’s long-term health, serving as a practical, evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals worldwide.

For more information on how this initiative may help you, please check out https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/

14/10/2025

Do you know of any young people who could use some support through grief, but unsure how you can best help? Please take advantage of this free webinar opportunity to build on your skills and knowledge in this area. ❤️‍🩹

Good grief, this hurts! is a free, annual educational event aimed at building community capacity and practical awareness about grief, loss, death and bereavement as experienced by children and young people. The event is an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting a child or young person who is grieving.

In 2025, the Good grief, this hurts! webinar will explore how children and young people experience and express grief. We’ll unpack the unique challenges they face, the ways grief evolves as they grow, and how adults can offer meaningful support.

Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/JgKs50XaOK1

07/10/2025

📆Do you need to make an appointment
💊 Are you running low on scripts?
📝 Need a specialist referral for an upcoming appointment?
🩺 Do you require regular monitoring or follow up with your GP?

Please be advised we are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times. The wait may be longer if you want to see your preferred doctor.

We highly recommend you booking well in advance for your appointment to avoid disappointment. While you may be lucky to secure a rare appointment on the day, please do not rely on these.

02/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and inevitably you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer.

Did you know that women aged 40 and above can receive free mammograms every two years through the BreastScreen Australia program. Don't wait to be actively invited from the age of 50, be proactive and get in early.

In the meantime, keep up with self-checks. Know your breasts, and take action if something is not quite right. See your GP if you have any concerns.

Early detection and quick action could make all the difference in outcomes.

01/10/2025

R U OK? is coming to the Barossa Valley this weekend!!!!

The R U OK? Conversation Convoy is travelling around the country to help Australians understand the important role they can play in looking out for their friends, family and colleagues.

Join the R U OK? team this weekend at the following FREE events in Angaston and Nuriootpa, to connect with your community and learn more about how a conversation could change a life.....

Sat 04 October: Angaston
Details: R U OK? at the Barossa Farmers Market
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: 740 Stockwell Road, Angaston, SA

Sun 05 October: Nuriootpa
Details: R U OK? at the Barossa Central Co-Op
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 1 Murray Street, Nuriootpa, SA

The R U OK? Conversation Convoy is part of our outreach work in regional and remote communities. We visit communities to encourage everyone to look after our friends, family and colleagues.