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Monday 7:30am - 5pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm Thursday 7:30am - 5pm Friday 7:30am - 5pm Saturday 7:30am - 1pm

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Mission HealthCare - Wendouree, 1211a Howitt Street, Wendouree (2026)

24/12/2025

Mission HealthCare - Wendouree will remain closed on 25th December 2025.
We will be back on 26th December 2025, as per our usual time schedules

To save yourself from any inconvenience, book your slots online at www.missionhealthcare.com.au

22/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: REGULAR GP VISIT/CHECK-UPS

In a high-performance world, we often wait for something to "break" before we seek help. But at Mission HealthCare - Wendouree, we believe the most successful health outcomes happen when we’re proactive, not reactive.

A regular GP check-up is your personal health audit. It’s the time to:

1) Identify Trends: Seeing your GP regularly allows us to track subtle changes in blood pressure or cholesterol over the years, not just days.

2) Update Your Defense: From skin checks to heart health assessments, we ensure your "preventative shield" is up to date.

3) Optimize Your Energy: Sometimes "just feeling tired" is a sign of a nutrient deficiency or a hormonal shift that is easily corrected.

Don’t just survive-thrive. Make your health the priority it deserves to be.

Is your health audit overdue? Book your comprehensive check-up with our team today. 📞

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20/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: CHRONIC CARE

Festive Cheer & Chronic Care: How to Enjoy the Season Without the Flare-Ups. 🥂✨

The holidays are a time for celebration, but if you're managing a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease, the change in routine can be challenging. You don't have to miss out—you just need a plan!

Here’s how to stay steady through the season:

1) The 80/20 Rule: Enjoy the festive treats in moderation. Focus 80% of your choices on your usual health plan, leaving 20% for those special holiday moments.

2) Protect Your Routine: Your body thrives on consistency. Try to keep your medication, sleep, and hydration times as close to "normal" as possible, even on event days.

3) Communicate Your Needs: Whether it’s needing a chair to rest or a specific dietary option, don’t be afraid to let your hosts know. People who care about you want to help you stay well!

4) Listen to Your Body: If you feel fatigue or a flare-up coming on, give yourself permission to slip away for a rest. Your health is the priority.

Traveling these holidays? Make sure your scripts are up to date! Call JSN Medical today to ensure you’re all set for the break. 📞

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18/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

The holidays can be full-on. Simple habits like fresh food, gentle exercise, and good sleep can make a big difference. Festive Fun or Festive Freak-out? 🎅 Here’s How to Keep Your Peace This Holiday Season.

Let’s be honest: the holidays can be a bit much. Between the end-of-year work rush and the "Christmas Barbie" prep, it’s easy to end up feeling more "grinch" than "jolly."

You don't have to do it all to have a meaningful season. Here are 4 simple habits to protect your health:

1) The "Power of the No": Your time is a finite resource. It is okay to decline an invitation if you’re feeling burnt out. A rested you is a much better guest!

2) Hydrate Between the "Bubbles": For every festive drink, have a glass of water. Your head (and your skin) will thank you the next morning.

3) Maintain Your "Non-Negotiables": Whether it’s 10 minutes of reading, a morning walk, or your skincare routine—don't let your grounding habits slip just because the calendar is full.

4) Practice the "Good Enough" Rule: The decorations don't have to be perfect, and the food doesn't have to be five-star. Focus on the connection, not the perfection.

What’s your #1 rule for staying sane during the holidays? Share your stress-busting secrets below! 👇

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14/12/2025

Planning ahead? Here are our holiday opening hours, so you always know when care is available.

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10/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: HEAT (SUMMER) SAFETY

5 Hidden Points on Heat Safety for Kids and Seniors
These points highlight less-obvious, physiological, and environmental factors that increase heat risk for these vulnerable populations:
1. Reduced Thirst Signal (Seniors):
In older adults, the body's natural thirst mechanism is dulled, meaning they can be significantly dehydrated before they feel thirsty. The hidden strategy is proactive, scheduled drinking, treating fluid intake like medication, rather than relying on sensation.

2. Lower Sweating Capacity (Kids):
Young children have a higher surface-area-to-mass ratio, but their sweat glands are not fully developed and are less efficient than adults. This reduces their primary cooling mechanism, meaning they need external cooling assistance (like misting or air conditioning) much sooner.

3. The Delayed Symptoms of Heat Stroke (Both Groups):
Unlike the fast onset of sunburn, the critical symptoms of heat stroke (confusion, rapid pulse, flushed skin) can be delayed or masked in seniors (mistaken for typical aging) or easily missed in children who are fussy or irritable. Immediate, aggressive cooling is needed the moment these signs appear.

4. The Danger of Fan-Only Cooling in Extreme Heat:
When temperatures are extremely high, over 35 degrees, fans alone can worsen the situation. Fans work by accelerating sweat evaporation, but in extreme dry heat, they can circulate hot air and accelerate dehydration without providing actual cooling, especially if fluids are inadequate.

5. Prescription Medication and Heat Sensitivity:
A wide range of common medications taken by seniors (including certain diuretics, antidepressants, and Parkinson's medications) impair the body's ability to sweat or cause the kidneys to retain less water, dramatically increasing heat stress risk. Annual health checks should include a review of medication side effects specific to summer.

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04/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: REGULAR GP VISIT(S)

5 Hidden Points on Why Regular GP check-ups matter!

1) The Hidden Trend Detection:
A GP doesn't just look at this year's results; they review multi-year patterns. They can spot tiny, negative trends (e.g., blood sugar or weight creeping up slowly) that a patient might not notice, allowing for simple lifestyle corrections before the numbers hit a critical disease threshold.

2) Medication Safety and Review (The Specialist Audit):
If you see multiple specialists, your GP is the "medication conductor." A regular check-up is the only guaranteed time for a full review of all prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs to prevent dangerous interactions and avoid unnecessary or duplicate medications.

3) The Behavioral Health Integration:
Regular check-ups are a critical, low-stigma gateway for mental health care. GPs are trained to screen for anxiety and depression during routine visits, offering an opportunity to start a conversation about stress or mood issues that a patient might not otherwise raise.

4) Vaccination Status for Travel and Life:
Beyond seasonal flu shots, a regular GP visit ensures you are up-to-date on necessary adult immunizations (like Shingles, Tetanus/Pertussis boosters, or Pneumonia). They also review travel plans to ensure appropriate destination-specific vaccinations are administered.

5) The Social Determinants of Health Check:
GPs often ask about lifestyle, housing, and social support. They are trained to identify social factors (like isolation, financial stress, or unsafe living conditions) that significantly impact health outcomes, acting as a crucial link to social and community support services

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01/12/2025

HEALTH TIP: SUMMER HEALTH
5 Hidden Points on Summer Health

1) The Hidden Dehydration Culprit: Sports Drinks:
Parents often rely on sports drinks to hydrate active kids, but the high sugar content can actually worsen dehydration and cause gut upset if consumed excessively without intense, prolonged exercise. Plain water and small amounts of fresh fruit are better primary hydrants for general activity.

2) Sunglasses as Eye Health Shields:
The sun’s UV rays can cause immediate damage (photokeratitis) and long-term issues (cataracts, macular degeneration). Quality sunglasses are not just for comfort; they are a critical, non-negotiable health investment in preserving vision for all ages, protecting the sensitive structures of the eye from cumulative UV damage.

3) The Overlooked Food Safety Window:
Food poisoning incidents spike in summer because bacteria multiply much faster in the heat. The "Danger Zone" (temperatures between 5 degrees and 60 degrees) is reached rapidly during picnics and BBQs. Never leave perishable food out for more than two hours (or one hour if it's over 32 degrees).

4) Heat Stress and Medication Interaction:
Certain common medications (like some blood pressure tablets, antihistamines, and antidepressants) can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or sweat effectively. This increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Patients need to discuss summer heat management with their GP when taking these drugs.

5) The Indoor Air Quality Risk:
With windows shut and air conditioning running, indoor air quality can decline significantly, leading to the build-up of allergens, dust mites, and mould. Ventilating rooms briefly even when the A/C is on, and regularly changing A/C filters, is a crucial, hidden step in preventing summer respiratory issues.

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24/11/2025

HEALTH TIP: REGULAR CHECK-UPS

5 Hidden Points on Regular Check-ups

1) The Baseline Benefit (Defining Your "Normal"):
The true value of regular visits isn't finding an immediate problem; it's establishing a personal, healthy baseline. If you only visit when sick, the doctor has no data point for your normal cholesterol, iron, or hormone levels. Having that baseline allows for the immediate recognition of subtle, dangerous deviations later on.

2) The Cumulative Risk Factor:
Many serious health issues (like diabetes or heart disease) are the result of several minor risk factors accumulating over years (slightly high blood pressure, slightly high sugar, slightly overweight). Regular check-ups allow for tiny, course-correcting interventions that stop this cumulative risk from ever crossing the threshold into chronic disease.

3) The Hidden Mental Health Gateway:
For many people, their routine physical is the only safe, non-judgmental gateway to discussing mental health issues. Doctors are trained to use the annual check-up to screen for depression, anxiety, and stress, often catching issues that patients might not have been comfortable raising on their own.

4) Vaccinations Aren't Just for Kids:
Adults require a host of important, age-specific vaccinations (like tetanus boosters, Shingles, Pneumonia, and annual flu shots). Regular check-ups ensure you are up-to-date on this crucial adult immunization schedule, protecting you and your community from preventable diseases.

5) Medication Reconciliation and Safety:
If you see multiple specialists or take over-the-counter supplements, your annual check-up is the necessary time for your primary care doctor to perform a full medication reconciliation. They ensure there are no dangerous drug interactions, duplicate prescriptions, or unnecessary supplements, protecting you from pharmaceutical risks.

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16/11/2025

HEALTH TIP: HAY FEVER SHOTS

5 Hidden Points on Hay Fever Shots (Allergy Immunotherapy)

1. They Can Prevent Asthma Development:
For people with hay fever, especially children, treatment with allergy shots isn't just about nose and eye symptoms. Studies show that receiving allergy immunotherapy can actually reduce the risk of developing asthma later on, essentially changing the progression of the underlying allergic disease.

2. Long-Term Benefit (The 12-Year Payoff):
Unlike daily medications that only work while you take them, the benefits of a full course of allergy shots (typically 3–5 years) often persist for many years after treatment ends, sometimes up to 12 years or more. It's a genuine investment in long-term health, not a seasonal expense.

3. They Treat Multiple Allergens at Once:
If you are allergic to more than one thing (like grass, trees, and dust mites), the shots can be customized. A single treatment can be formulated to address several different allergens simultaneously, providing comprehensive relief for complex allergy profiles.

4. The "Pre-Seasonal Primer" Strategy:
The timing of the shots can be tailored. While a continuous course is common, some patients benefit from a pre-seasonal regimen, where booster shots are given just before the start of the relevant pollen season. This method provides maximum protection when it's needed most.

5. They Address the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms:
Most common hay fever treatments (antihistamines, decongestants) simply mask the body's reaction. Allergy shots are one of the few treatments that actually modify the immune system's response, gradually decreasing its sensitivity to the allergen. This is a true cure for the underlying cause, not just symptom management.

Enjoy the Outdoors, this Spring!
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12/11/2025

OUR GRATITUDE: FOR WENDOUREE PEOPLE

Team Mission HealthCare - Wendouree is truly grateful to serve the Wendouree community. Thank you for trusting us with your family’s health. We look forward to caring for you in the months ahead.
THANK YOU
Cheers to a Healthier & Happier Wendouree

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09/11/2025

OUR TEAM OF GPs: HERE FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE

5 Ways Our Mission Healthcare GPs Support All Stages of Life
1. The Best Start: Infants and Children
Our GPs are here from the moment your family begins. We provide essential care for infants and children, including all scheduled immunisations and regular growth and developmental monitoring. We give parents the confidence and practical advice they need to help their little ones thrive from day one.

2. Teenage and Young Adult Wellbeing
The adolescent and young adult years bring new health challenges. Our team offers non-judgemental support for mental health concerns, sexual health advice, and management of issues like acne or chronic fatigue. We provide a safe, private space for young people to discuss sensitive health topics.

3. Dedicated Women’s and Men’s Health
In your peak adult years, preventative screening becomes crucial. We provide dedicated women's health services (like Cervical Screening Tests and contraceptive advice) and men's health assessments (focusing on prostate, heart health, and mental wellness). We ensure you maintain peak health while juggling family and work.

4. Proactive Mid-Life and Chronic Disease Management
As you move into mid-life, our focus shifts to prevention and maintenance. We manage common conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, and use comprehensive visits (like the Medicare-funded 45–49 Year Old Health Check) to proactively identify and manage long-term health risks.

5. Care and Independence for Senior Years
For our senior patients, our GPs are focused on maintaining quality of life and independence. We conduct annual 75+ Health Assessments, manage complex medication regimes, assess fall risks, and coordinate with Allied Health and community services to ensure comfortable and safe aging at home.

Our doctors at Mission Healthcare Wendouree bring expertise across paediatrics, women’s health, men’s health, skin cancer checks, chronic care, and more. Whatever your health needs, we’re here for you.

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Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm
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