Clocktower Medical Centre

23/09/2025

03/09/2025

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.

Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body.

Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.

Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus.

In Australia, children receive two doses of a measles vaccine as part of the standard immunisation schedule. Their first dose is the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months. Their second dose is the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMR-V) vaccine at 18 months, which also protects against ‘varicella’ (chickenpox).

Two doses of a measles vaccine will greatly reduce your child’s risk of catching the virus.

Book an appointment with your doctor for more information at www.clocked.com.au or speak with our admin team to book an appointment with a doctor or a vaccination with our nurses.

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Measles/

03/09/2025

Symptoms of whooping cough can vary for people based on their age and if they've been vaccinated or not.

Babies younger than 1 year old are at greatest risk for getting whooping cough and having severe complications from it.

The bacteria that cause whooping cough spread easily from person to person through the air. When a person with whooping cough sneezes or coughs, they release small particles with the bacteria in them. Other people can then breathe in the bacteria.

Book an appointment online at www.clocked.com.au with your doctor for more information, or speak with our admin team to book an appointment with a doctor or for a vaccination appointment with our nurses.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/whooping-cough

28/08/2025

MyMedicare is a free and voluntary patient service that aims to strengthen the relationship between you, your preferred medical centre and your GP for better health outcomes.

Register by completing a form at our Centre or through your Medicare Online Account or the Express Plus Medicare Mobile app. More information at https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare/patients or call us and our friendly staff will be able to assist.

28/08/2025

‘SAY YES TO YOU

Womens Health Week, September 1-5
The two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle are ‘lack of time’ and ‘health not being a priority’. Women’s Health Week is the time to do something for your health and start making positive changes that can last a lifetime.

Understanding what’s normal for your body starts with regular health checks. Prioritise your health by staying up to date. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of daily life or planning for the years ahead, looking after your mental health is just as important as caring for your body.

The theme for 2025 is ‘Say yes to you’ and each day Jean Hailes, a not for profit organisation providing health services for women across Australia. will focus on a different health topic to help women prioritise their health and wellbeing during Women's Health Week. Follow the link https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ for more information

20/08/2025

Do you have a chronic condition? MyMedicare is designed to help you manage your chronic conditions effectively through stronger links between you and your primary health care team.

By registering with MyMedicare, you'll benefit from:

✅ Personalised care plans created by your preferred GP or general practice
✅ Regular reviews so your care plan remains effective and responsive to your changing needs
✅ Reduce fragmented care through improved communication and coordination between your primary care providers

Take the next step in managing your health. Ask our team for a registration form to fill out or visit health.gov.au/mymedicare to register with MyMedicare today.

30/07/2025

Loneliness Awareness Week in Australia will be held from August 4-10, 2025.

The theme for the week is "Moments Matter," which focuses on the idea that small, meaningful interactions can help build connections and combat loneliness. The campaign is particularly targeted at young people aged 16-25, who are increasingly experiencing loneliness.

Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world. However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.

Loneliness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the shared experience of loneliness and calls on all Australians, including individuals, communities, workplaces, education, and government, to take action to reduce loneliness and create more opportunities for meaningful social connection.

23/07/2025

Donate Life Week 27 July - 3 August, is dedicated to raising awareness about organ and tissue donation and encouraging people to register as donors, aims to highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation and to encourage Australians to have conversations with their families about their wishes.

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people

The majority of Australians say they are willing to donate organs and tissues after their death, but they haven’t taken all the steps to do it.

Register and speak to your family
The first thing to do is register as an organ donor on the Australian donor register. You can do it online, it will only take a few minutes.https://www.donatelife.gov.au/

You also need to speak to your loved ones and let them know that you’ve registered as a donor. When you are unable to speak for yourself, your family or next of kin are the ones who will need to confirm your decision about donation with the hospital so it will be much easier if they’re aware of your choice.

23/07/2025

MyMedicare allows you to formally register with your usual gp. This registration aims to strengthen the relationship between you and your go.

When you choose clocktower Medical Centre as your MyMedicate registered practice, you are doing more than filling out a form. You are unlocking a new level of care.
Register here online at Clocktower Medical Centre - MyMedicare Registration HotDoc

22/07/2025

Medicare-subsidised lung cancer screening is now available for eligible Australians, through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP).

In most cases in Australia, by the time lung cancer is diagnosed, the cancer has already spread beyond the lungs, and when it is in late stages. The program aims to detect lung cancer early, which means patients can access more effective treatment options.

You may be eligible if you:
🔹 Are aged 50–70
🔹 Have no symptoms of lung cancer
🔹 Are currently smoking, have a history of 30 pack-years of smoking or quit within the last 10 years

Have a chat with your GP about a lung cancer screening. They can calculate your pack-years and provide a referral.

Book an appointment www.clockmed.com.au to book an appointment online. Or call our friendly reception staff on (03) 5144 4788 who can help with booking your appointment.

https://lungfoundation.com.au/protect-your-lungs/national-lung-cancer-screening-program

18/07/2025

While the HPV vaccine protects against some types of HPV, it doesn't protect against all, so regular screening is still necessary.

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer and reduces illness and death from the disease.

17/07/2025