Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice

26/04/2026

Dear Patients,

Our practice has been alerted to a scam that has been circulating. This scam is pretending to be HOTDOC and is asking people for their bank details. If you receive this message, please note this has no affiliation with RHFMP or HOTDOC and delete it as it is a SCAM.

16/04/2026

Many people come to their GP feeling exhausted… but not necessarily physically tired.

They describe things like:

• a mind that won’t switch off
• difficulty sleeping
• feeling constantly on edge
• habits they’ve tried to change but keep returning to
• a sense of being “stuck” despite doing their best

Often, there isn’t a single clear cause.

It’s simply that the mind has been under pressure for a long time.

We’re pleased to offer an additional support option here at the Rouse Hill Family Medical Practice.

Sean Killeen from Powerful Perspectives Hypnotherapy & Coaching now consults on-site, providing a calm, structured approach to helping people better understand their patterns, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful change.

His work complements medical care and can be helpful for concerns such as:

• anxiety and stress
• sleep difficulties
• habits such as smoking or emotional eating
• confidence and emotional wellbeing

💬 Free Initial Consultation Available

This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation to explore what’s been happening and whether this approach may be helpful.

📞 To make a booking, please visit www.powerfulperspectives.com.au/bookings or ask your GP if this may be suitable for you.

Free initial consultations and session bookings are available on Mondays from 12pm - 4pm at the Rouse Hill Family Medical Centre.

16/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest GP, Dr Jasmine Yeh to the clinic! 👩‍⚕️✨

Dr Yeh is a warm and dedicated doctor who takes a holistic approach to patient care, with experience across internal medicine including cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, and renal health. She has a strong focus on chronic disease management, preventative care, women’s health, and skin cancer medicine.

With advanced training in dermoscopy and ongoing studies in skin cancer medicine. She speaks both English and Mandarin, making her accessible to a wider community.

📅 Appointments now available — book today!
https://rousehillfamilymedicalpractice.com.au/

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

This April, let's talk about falls! Stay active, build strength and reduce your risk of falls with free support from Active and Healthy:

💪 Find local falls prevention programs near you
💪 Explore practical tips with Healthy Ageing Online Learning
💪 Order your free Staying Active and On Your Feet booklet

Get started: www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/preventing-falls/preventing-falls-for-older-adults

Getting help early can help you stay active and independent.
Talk to your health professional about any changes to help reduce your fall risk.

01/04/2026

RHFMP hopped into the Easter spirit 🐰💛

Our amazing team brought the Easter vibes in full force — proving once again that a little fun goes a long way. 🐣✨

Wishing everyone a joyful and egg-stra special Easter! 🐰🌸🥚

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Don’t Let Bowel Cancer Fool!

Stomach bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhoea and tiredness - they are nuisance symptoms we have all suffered but the trick is to know when they signal something requiring further investigation.

The lived experiences shared by patients and loved ones through our Specialist Support Services, often reference bowel cancer signs being incorrectly attributed to food intolerances, IBS, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, a ‘bug’ picked up travelling or overindulging during holidays.

Extreme tiredness can be put down to a hectic lifestyle or demanding period at work.

For women, possible bowel cancer signs can often be dismissed as symptoms associated with pregnancy or recent childbirth, endometriosis, menstruation, menopause or perimenopause.

This April Fool’s Day – don’t let bowel cancer fool.

Any of these symptoms - bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/symptoms - could be indicative of bowel cancer and should be investigated by your GP if they persist for more than two weeks.

You should also never be told that you are too young to have bowel cancer. No one knows your body better than you, so listen to it and if something isn't right, make an appointment to speak with your doctor as soon as possible and seek a second (or third) opinion if necessary.

27/03/2026

We have received quite a few questions lately about the common bowel cancer symptoms, so wanted to re-post this important information, which you may like to also share with your family, friends and followers.

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Common bowel cancer symptoms can include:

+ Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding: Bright red or very dark blood should never be ignored.

+A recent, persistent change in bowel habit: such as looser, more diarrhoea-like poo, constipation, or going to the toilet more often, or trying to go – irregularity in someone whose bowel habits have previously been regular.

+ A change in shape or appearance of your poo: for example, narrower poos than usual or mucus in poo
Frequent gas pain, cramps.

+ A feeling of fullness or bloating in the bowel or re**um.

+ Unexplained anaemia: a low red blood count causing tiredness, weakness or weight loss.

+ A feeling that the bowel has not emptied completely after going to the toilet.

+ Pain or a lump in the a**s or re**um.

+ Abdominal pain or swelling.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more, because when diagnosed early almost 99 percent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

To learn more visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/symptoms

24/03/2026

We are excited to announce that DDS Pharmacy (sister store to Chemist Warehouse) is now open and co -located to RHFMP!

24/03/2026

Start your day with a morning walk! Beat the heat by getting active in the cooler parts of the day 🌅

For more tips on getting active as an adult visit www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/healthy-living-for-adults-and-older-adults/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults

19/03/2026

Looking for a stress-free way to protect your child this flu season? 🌿

Our FluMist (needle-free flu vaccine) is now available to book in our upcoming Flu Clinics starting 7/4/26!

💡 Why parents love FluMist:
• No needles – quick, gentle nasal spray
• Less anxiety for kids (and parents!)
• Safe, effective, and easy
• Perfect for children who are nervous about injections

Who can get FluMist?
🟢 FREE for children aged 2–4 years (inclusive)
🔵 Ages 5–17 years – $50

FluMist is a simple and comfortable way to help protect your child from the flu this season.

📅 We recommend booking early to secure your preferred time.

📲 Book online today or contact our practice on 02 9679 1098 for more information.