Paddington Medical Centre & Travel Clinic

13/11/2023

Do-it-yourself screening to prevent cervical cancer? The choice is in your hands! 👐

The cervical screening test can now be self-collected. It's an accurate, safe and private way to perform your own screening.

If you’re aged 25-74 years and have ever had s*x, you should do the test every five years to detect human papillomavirus (HPV)—a common infection that causes almost all cervical cancer.

You can choose to either have your healthcare provider collect a sample or you can collect your own sample. Both methods are safe and accurate.

Talk to your healthcare provider about which screening option is right for you.



ℹ️ Source:
Queensland Health. Screening for the cause of almost all cervical cancer can now be in your hands thanks to the new self-collection option
Australian Government. Self-collection for the Cervical Screening Test

01/08/2023

Paddington Medical Centre is pleased to Welcome Dr Helen Madden! Bookings available now!

Dr Helen Madden graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales in 1977. She gained a Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University (Washington DC) in 1991. She has worked in both disciplines over many years. She was awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 1998.
She has worked in Brisbane since 1997 with the exception of a six month period working for Médecins sans Frontières in Kenya in 2004.
Helen's passion remains general practice. She enjoys all aspects of working with and caring for people in the community. She feels comfortable working with everyone from new born to the elderly.
She believes that the best health outcomes are achieved with ongoing care in a community orientated general practice staffed by experienced doctors, nurses and support staff.
Helen is happily married. She has two daughters, one of whom is also a GP. Her spare time is filled with family, friends, gardening, and exploring the red dirt, beaches, and spaces beyond.

02/02/2023

It's Heart Health Awareness Month!

You can improve your heart health by:
- doing 30 minutes of daily moderate to intense activity
- eating a healthy, balanced diet that's high in fibre and low in saturated fat and sugar
- maintaining a healthy weight
- finding ways to reduce your stress
- having alcohol-free days
- quitting smoking
- talking to your GP about improving your heart health.

ℹ️ Source:
Queensland Government. Heart Health

Now is a great time to book with your GP for a Healthy Heart Check. Call us on ph 3369 3922 or book online paddingtonmedical.com.au

29/01/2023

In line with current advice from Queensland Health, patients without viral symptoms are not currently required to wear a mask while attending Paddington Medical Centre

We ask that patients and visitors with ANY respiratory symptoms or fever, sore throat, or vomiting, diarrhoea let reception know before booking, so we can arrange an appropriate appointment for you. This might involve wearing a mask, waiting outside or having a telehealth consultation first.

We encourage anyone who wishes to bring their own mask to wear while attending the clinic to do so regardless of symptom status. Some Doctors and Staff will continue to wear masks at their own discretion

Queensland's COVID-19 traffic light system has been downgraded to GREEN. 🚦

We are seeing lower rates of community transmission and Queensland is nearing the end of the 4th wave.
Stay home if you’re sick, maintain good hygiene and keep up-to-date with your vaccinations.
Take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if you get COVID-19 symptoms.

If you get COVID-19:
👉 register your RAT result
👉 stay home until you’re well again
👉 wear a mask for 7 days after your test
👉 avoid visiting hospitals, aged care of disability care for 7 days after your test
👉 ask household members to closely monitor symptoms.

You should always wear a mask if required by a healthcare provider, venue or household.

For more information about Queensland's traffic light system visit: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/health-advice/traffic-light-advice

21/12/2022

Paddington Medical Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Doctor Unavailability for December/January

Dr Zina Jawad is back from leave on 28th December

Dr Swee Teng will be away from 24th December, returning on 3rd January

Dr Mike Levy will be away from 23rd December, returning on 3rd January

Dr Naomi Fraser will be away from 31st December, returning on 16th January

Dr Monica Steel will be away from 29th December, returning on 16th January

Dr Andrew Hughes will be away 12th January, returning on 19th January.

Dr Janice Steinohrt is away for most of January and February­
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Paddington Medical Centre will be closed on Public Holidays and back with regular hours from 3rd January, we look forward to supporting you and your health in 2023