Total Health Pottsville - General Practice

18/11/2025

*NEW* NO out-of-pocket costs for insertion of IUDs & Implanon

Contraception and menstrual management is a crucial part of women's health.
All of the General Practitioners working at Total Health Pottsville are experienced in discussing and advising women about all their options to prevent pregnancy and manage heavy periods.
Implanon and intrauterine devices (IUDs) give women long-acting, reliable and easily reversible methods of contraception and menstrual management.
With recent increases in Medicare rebates, we are now able to offer insertion of these devices with no out-of-pocket costs.
* Please note, usual fees may apply to consultations prior to and after the insertion appointment.

08/11/2025

Why give blood? Let's break down the essentials about a blood donation, and why donating blood can make a difference.

08/11/2025

A US study has found diagnosed allergies to peanuts fell 43% after guidelines began recommending early introduction for babies.

👉 Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/peanut-allergies-have-dropped-dramatically-in-the-us-is-that-likely-to-happen-in-australia-268481

27/10/2025

We have had to close early this afternoon due to the widespread power outage.
Apologies to those patients whom had booked appointments that could not be completed - we will contact you on Tuesday morning to re-book your appointment ASAP.
Presuming power is restored overnight, we will resume normal operations Tuesday 28th October at 8.30am.

26/10/2025

* Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most common cancer among females.
* Everyday 58 people in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer. That equates to over 21,000 people in Australia being diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
* 1 in 7 women and 1 in 550 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
* Around 1,000 young women aged under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, equivalent to about 3 young women each day.
* Book in to see your GP to discuss screening recommendations, and any concerns with your breasts - (02) 6676 1744, or online www.totalhealthpottsville.com.au

23/10/2025

A new study shows gluten itself is rarely the cause of gut problems, whatever people think. But symptoms are real. So what’s really going on?

Read more: https://theconversation.com/your-gluten-sensitivity-might-be-something-else-entirely-new-study-shows-267098

23/10/2025

Testosterone is widely promoted as an essential part of menopausal hormone therapy to treat low mood, brain fog and low energy. But new research challenges this.

👉 Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/testosterone-levels-decline-with-age-not-menopause-despite-what-youve-heard-267744

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Many people struggle to approach the subject of death with family, and what kind of care they want to receive in their final months or years.

16/10/2025

To make your muscles grow, you need to keep increasing their load. But there are different ways to do this.
👉 https://theconversation.com/should-i-increase-weights-at-the-gym-how-often-and-by-how-much-263048?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1760505397

07/10/2025

Australian women having a heart attack are less likely to be promptly diagnosed and treated compared to men, although the gender gap in cardiac care is narrowing.