Latest News & Events
New Patients
We are currently accepting new patients at Bank Place Medical Centre
Up coming events
NOVEMBER
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November 30
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Movemember raises awareness of men’s health issues and is a fun way to raise money for a good cause.
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November 14
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World Diabetes Day takes place in more than 160 countries, making it the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign.
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November 1-30
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month helps raise awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia. The month sees a range of community events and activities taking place to raise funds.
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November 1
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International Drug Users Day
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International Drug Users Day aims to raise awareness and increase action to address the needs of people who use drugs.
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November 10-16
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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week
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Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week was established by PANDA in 2005. Since then PANDA has helping raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including what to look for and where you can seek support.
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November 11-18
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Alopecia Awareness Week
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Alopecia Awareness Week raises both awareness and funds to provide wigs to children affected by Alopecia.
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November 12
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World Pneumonia Day
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World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia as a public health issue and works to stop preventable child deaths from pneumonia.
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November 12-18
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Antibiotic Awareness Week
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Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual, global event which discusses the significance of antibiotic resistance. The week encourages people to use antibiotics responsibly and only when necessary.
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November 17
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World Prematurity Day
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This day raises awareness of babies born prematurely.
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November 20
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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
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More commonly known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, WCOPDD raises awareness of the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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DECEMBER
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December 1
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World AIDS Day
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World AIDS Day is a globally recognised event that takes place on 1 December. The day raises awareness about the issues and concerns surrounding HIV and AIDS. It’s also a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died.
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December 1-31
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Decembeard
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Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow a beard in December to raise awareness for bowel cancer. The disease affects 1 in 10 Aussie men making it Australia’s second biggest cancer killer.
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December 3
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated every year in Australia on December 3rd to acknowledge the incredible contribution people of all abilities make to the community.
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EHealth
- My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. You can control what goes into it, and who is allowed to access it. You can choose to share your health information with your doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers. To view more detail and sign up, visit the link below. Want to know more visit…….My Health Record
- Having a My Health Record means your important health information like allergies, current conditions and treatments, medicine details, pathology reports or diagnostic imaging scan reports can be digitally stored in one place. Healthcare providers like doctors, specialists and hospital staff can see these details online from anywhere at any time when they need to, such as in an accident or emergency
Flu Vaccine
FLUVAX – CALL NOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Appointments for a flu vaccination can be made with our practice nurse.
A fee of $20 will apply; though eligible patients (see below) will not be charged.
Patients eligible to receive a free government supplied flu vaccine, are:
all individuals aged 65 years and over
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- all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 15 years of age and over
- any person 6 months of age and over with a chronic medical condition as determined by their GPAnnual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications
The period of peak influenza circulation is typically June to September
Vaccine protection is generally expected to last all season but optimal protection occurs within the 3 – 4 months after vaccination
It is never to late to vaccinate
Parent Support
Olivia’s Place exists to support mums and dads at any stage of pregnancy, from learning you are pregnant, throughout your pregnancy and birth and then through your baby’s first 12 months.
Contact details:
Phone:
(03) 5622 1022 An answering machine is attached to the phone and is checked regularly including out of hours, so please leave a message if the phone is unattended.
Email:
info@oliviasplace.org.au
Website:
http://oliviasplace.org.au
Postal Address:
PO Box 688, Warragul, 3820
Where to find us:
2/7 Barkly St, Warragul, VIC, 3820
