Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter. 2024 is in full swing, as we say goodbye to a humid summer and hello to a crisper Autumn. This means we do see an increase in the number of viral infections circulating and we need to prepare for winter ahead. The influenza vaccine will be expected to arrive early […]
Christmas time is here and 2023 is quickly coming to an end. It’s been another busy year at YFD as we continue to care for our wonderful community. It really is a privilege looking after the medical needs of our patients and we thank you for choosing us to be your partners in health. In […]
As the world’s population ages, the pursuit of healthy aging becomes an increasingly important societal goal. Frailty is a common condition that often accompanies the aging process and is characterised by a loss of physical and sometimes mental functioning, making individuals more vulnerable to poor health outcomes. This includes increased incident of falls, fractures, […]
Your Family Doctors at Erina has joined thousands of healthcare providers across Australia in registering in MyMedicare, a new voluntary registration system that will help us formalise the relationship between us and our patients. MyMedicare allows you to nominate a general practice and general practitioner as your regular healthcare provider. When you register in MyMedicare, […]
We all know someone that has been affected by Breast and Gynaecological cancers. In Australia approximately 20,000 women will be diagnosed this year – that’s over 50 women every day! Although breast cancer is very common, with modern medical advances, those diagnosed today have a 90% chance of surviving greater than 5 years. Gynaecological […]
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter. This month we are featuring our annual over 75 health assessments and focusing on men’s health to coincide with Father’s day. When making an appointment with our doctors, are you unsure which appointment type to book? Please read our tips on booking standard vs long consultations. We also introduce our […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner and is a time to celebrate the contributions and influence of fathers in our lives. It is also a time to highlight the importance of men’s health. Men have an average life expectancy 4.5 years shorter than women and for mainly preventable causes. Let’s delve into various aspects […]
Welcome to our Winter Newsletter. The mornings are certainly getting crisper, and we know what comes with the cooler weather – winter viruses and coughs and cold’s! There are many ways to prevent you and your families risk of acute respiratory infections such as regular hand washing and good hygiene, social distancing, and being up […]
Welcome to our Easter Newsletter. We hope you manage to have a nice little break over Easter whether it is a fun trip away or a relaxing staycation. This edition includes information regarding the 2023 Influenza vaccines, Covid Vaccine Boosters and upcoming diabetes clinics. We will soon be introducing hot doc payments online and private […]
I am writing this article during March, which is Endometriosis awareness month. It has been a positive campaign, with Bindi Irwin and others coming together to talk about their symptoms and often,sadly, how long it took them to get a diagnosis. Studies have shown it can take 7 ½ years to get a diagnosis, […]
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