Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice

26/08/2025

Make a plan to limit your added sugar intake. 🍭

Excessive sugar intake may increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes and contribute to poor dental health. 🦷

Scan the ingredients list on products to spot added sugars. Look out for common ingredients not clearly listed as ‘sugar’, like:
👉 syrups
👉 nectars
👉 glucose
👉 maltose
👉 dextrose
👉 fructose
👉 honey.

Remember, ingredients are listed by weight, so the earlier these names appear, the more sugar there is in the product.

26/08/2025

POV: your dog wants to go for a walk 🤣🐾
This International Dog Day, celebrate your furry friend with a walk that will help both of your wellbeing!

Regular walks are a simple way to support your health - and your pup’s too. Healthy habits start with happy steps. 🐶🚶‍♀️

For more tips on easy ways to get active visit www.healthyliving.nsw.gov.au/Pages/getting-active-for-you.aspx

26/08/2025

Getting your daily vegetable intake doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated!

Aim for 5 servings of vegetables a day. One serve can look like any one of these:
🥦 ½ cup of broccoli
🌽 ½ cup sweet corn
🍠 ½ medium potato
🥬 1 cup of salad leaves
🍅 1 medium tomato.

💡 Buy in-season fresh produce for better prices and stock up on frozen or canned options for convenience and value.

17/07/2025

Raising Awareness for Women’s Health 💕

Here are some of our lovely receptionists proudly wearing their pink shirts yesterday in support of women’s health! 💗

Once a month at Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice, we’re shining a spotlight on the importance of women’s health, because every woman deserves to feel empowered, informed, and supported in her healthcare journey.

From regular check ups to mental wellness and preventative screenings, women’s health covers so much more than we often talk about. That’s why our team is continuing to wear pink each Wednesday, to raise awareness, start conversations, and show our ongoing support for women of all ages.

Let’s use this month to encourage the women in our lives to prioritise their health, book that overdue appointment, and ask the questions that matter. Small steps can lead to big change.

11/07/2025

🫁 Now Available: Free Lung Cancer Screening for Eligible Patients 🫁

We’re proud to support the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, a new Australian Government initiative aimed at detecting lung cancer early and saving lives.

Early detection = more treatment options + better outcomes.

If you're between 50 and 70 years old, you may be eligible for a FREE low-dose CT lung scan if you:

✔️ Are currently smoking or quit within the last 10 years
✔️ Have a history of at least 30 pack-years of smoking
✔️ Do not have any current symptoms of lung cancer (like persistent cough, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss)

This simple, low-dose scan can find lung cancer before symptoms appear, increasing the chance of successful treatment. Research shows this kind of screening could detect up to 70% of lung cancers at an early stage.

📅 The program officially launched on 1 July 2025, and we are now taking appointments for eligible patients.

📞 Call Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice on 9679 1098 or 📲 to organise an appointment with your doctor regarding this.

Let’s work together to catch lung cancer early.

10/07/2025

FUN FACT FRIDAY

30/06/2025

💉 Protect Yourself This Flu Season – Get Your Flu Vaccine Today! 🛡️

Flu season is here, and it's not too late to get protected! If you haven’t had your flu vaccine yet, now’s the time to book in. It’s the best way to reduce your risk of getting seriously unwell and to help protect your loved ones and the community.

✔️ Safe
✔️ Quick
✔️ Effective – covers you all season long

📅 Appointments are available now at Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice. Call us on 02 9679 1098 or book online at https://rousehillfamilymedicalpractice.com.au/ to secure you and your family members a spot.

Let’s stay healthy together this winter! 🌬️❄️

29/06/2025

25/06/2025

🎗️ Bowel Cancer Awareness – What You Need to Know 🚽❤️

Bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is one of the most common types of cancer, but when caught early, it's also one of the most treatable.

🧐 Know the Signs – Don’t Ignore Them:

- Persistent change in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or going more often)
- Blood in your stool or bleeding from the re**um
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue or weakness without reason
- Ongoing abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort

👨‍⚕️ Who’s at Risk?

- People over 50 (but it can affect younger adults too)
- Those with a family history of bowel cancer
- People with inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)
- Diets low in fibre and high in red or processed meats

🧪 Early Detection Saves Lives
Screening is key! Routine screening for adults over a certain age is a service provided here in Australia. Even if you feel healthy, don’t skip it.

📢 Let’s Talk About It
It might feel awkward, but talking about bowel health can save lives. Share this, encourage your loved ones to get screened, and look out for the warning signs. 💬

Feel free to book with one of our GP's if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or have family history of inflammatory bowel diseases.
📞02 9679 1098
https://rousehillfamilymedicalpractice.com.au/