Clocktower Medical Centre

24/02/2026

16/02/2026

February is REDFEB, or Heart Disease Awareness Month ❤️.

Did you know that what you eat and drink plays a huge role in your heart health?

Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can help lower your risk of heart disease.

Incorporating regular exercise and managing stress are also powerful ways to boost heart health 💪.

Small changes today can lead to a stronger, healthier heart tomorrow.

Find out how good food and nutrition can reduce your risk of heart disease at 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/topics/food-and-nutrition/about

If you have any concerns or questions regarding your heart health contact the clinic to schedule an appointment by calling 03 5144 4788 or go online here: www.clockmed.com.au to schedule an appointment.

15/02/2026

Fun Fact

Flamingos eat upside down: They filter food from water by holding their heads inverted.

02/02/2026

February 4 shines a spotlight on the 104,000+ primary health care nurses across Australia improving the health and wellbeing of communities nationwide.

27/01/2026

Ovarian cancer awareness focuses on educating people about its vague symptoms (bloating, pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, urinary/bowel changes, fatigue) and the low survival rate due to late diagnosis,

The goal is to encourage early detection by knowing when symptoms are persistent and unusual, advocating for research, and supporting those affected, as it's often called the deadliest gynecological cancer.

Why Awareness Matters?

Late Diagnosis: Symptoms mimic other conditions, leading to diagnosis at advanced, harder-to-treat stages.

Low Survival Rates: Ovarian cancer has poor survival rates compared to other female cancers, highlighting the need for earlier detection.

Early Detection is Key: Increased awareness can significantly improve chances of successful treatment.

Important Note: A Cervical Screening Test (Pap smear) does not detect ovarian cancer. If you have concerns, speak to your doctor, especially if symptoms are persistent and unusual for you.

Contact your GP today to schedule your appointment by calling 03 5144 4788 or go online here: www.clockmed.com.au to schedule an appointment.

https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-awareness

13/01/2026

Safe best practice asthma care can reduce the risk of your child having asthma flare ups. Here are six asthma basics to help keep your child’s asthma under control all year round.

1. Your child’s own written Asthma Action Plan
A written Asthma Action Plan is one of the most important tools for anyone with asthma. Your child will need a copy for ​home, ​​school and any other activities they do.

2. The right medicines to prevent and relieve their symptoms
There are two key asthma medicines – most children will need both.
Relievers: Everyone needs a reliever. They are sometimes called a rescue inhaler or blue puffer. They relax the airways to relieve symptoms.
Preventers: Many children will need a preventer as well. This is low-dose inhaled corticosteroid. They work to calm down your child’s airways to stop symptoms from happening in the first place.

3. Regular asthma reviews – every 6 months
Your child needs an asthma review with their doctor every six months, even when they are not sick. This should be a pre-booked appointment where you have time to talk to the doctor about their Asthma Action Plan, symptoms, triggers and current control.
We recommend booking one at the start of the school year to have their Asthma Action Plan updated and one in winter to check ​on your child’s asthma during cold and flu season.​

4. Check your child’s asthma control
Asthma control is a way to measure how many symptoms your child is having, and how often. Often,​ ​asthma control ​can ​change​ ​with the season​. Asthma​​ ​flare-ups ​increase ​around the start of the school year, and when viruses are spreading. ​Asthma control ​​can also vary depending on ​other triggers they are exposed to, such as ​​pollen​ and smoke​.

5. Check your child’s technique
No matter how old they are, if your child has an inhaler, they need to know how to use it properly. If their inhaler is a puffer, they should always use a spacer with it. Your doctor or pharmacist can check they have the right technique.
Most children under four will need to use a mask with their spacer, until they learn to seal their lips properly.

6. Learn what to do in an asthma emergency

​​Even when your child’s asthma is well controlled, ​​there is still a chance that they could be exposed to something that triggers their asthma. If your child has an Asthma Action Plan already, ​it will have instructions for Asthma First Aid which may be specifically written for them. ​​ ​
If not, you can follow the standard Asthma First Aid steps, which are safe for all ages.

Book an appointment to talk with your doctor about an action plan by calling us on 03 5144 4788 or go online online here: www.clockmed.com.au to schedule an appointment

https://asthma.org.au/kids/asthma-info-kids/asthma-first-aid-for-kids/

https://asthma.org.au/manage-asthma/asthma-action-plan/