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YFD Winter Newsletter

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 […]

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YFD Easter Newsletter

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 […]

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Let’s Talk About Endometriosis

  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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by Dr Samantha Pethen

YFD SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Welcome to our Summer Newsletter. We are full steam ahead into 2023 and most of us are back at work, school and into the busy routine we call life. This doesn’t mean we should forget about our health and this newsletter is focused just on that. This addition includes information regarding the newly announced 2023 […]

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2023 Covid Booster Vaccination Update

All adults are eligible for a 2023 COVID-19 booster dose as from February 20th. The Australian Government has accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that all adults who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months can now get another booster. The ATAGI […]

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Over 75 Health Assessment

What is a Health Assessment?  An Annual Health Assessment is available to all patients over the age of 75 and is an in-depth look at all aspects of your health. This assessment provides a great opportunity to review your overall health and your physical, psychological and social function and discuss with your doctor any concerns […]

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45 – 49 Year Old Health Assessment

What is a Health Assessment?  At Your Family Doctors we care about your health. That is why we offer a health check for everyone aged between 45 and 49 years to help prevent or reduce the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis or heart disease. Prevention really is better than cure. Early intervention makes […]

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YFD Christmas Newsletter

Christmas time is here and 2022 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 […]

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YFD SPRING NEWSLETTER

Welcome to our Spring newsletter. Now that our vaccination clinics and Covid-19 updates are slowing down, we thought we would try reducing the frequency of our newsletter also.  We will trial bi-monthly or seasonal newsletters but if we have more to tell you may hear from us sooner! In this month’s newsletter we will update […]

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CHANGES TO THE CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM

  It is important to have regular Cervical Screening Tests as the best way to protect yourself against cervical cancer. Most cases of cervical cancer occur in women who have never screened or are not up-to-date with their screening.   The good news is that Cervical Screening just got easier! New changes to the National Cervical Screening Program mean that anyone with a cervix, aged 25 to […]

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