The Kalamunda Clinic will be closed on Sunday the 29th of January. We will re-open on Monday the 30th of January.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for understanding.
With 2017 just around the corner, it is now that we start thinking about our resolutions for the New Year, and some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are health related.
These can be very individual but common ones include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise or losing weight.
When it comes to goal setting, there are some very simple things that we can do to give ourselves the best chance of success.
- Write it down
- Let other people know what you are trying to achieve (as they will be able to keep you motivated)
- Be SMART
SMART is an acronym and way of formulating goals that has been proven to significantly increase the chances of achieving that goal.
S – Specific (exactly what are you trying to achieve)
M – Measurable (how will you know if it has been achieved)
A – Attainable (is it possible to achieve this goal)
R – Relevant
T – Time based (by when do I want to achieve this goal)
Using the framework above, an example of a health related SMART goal would be:
‘I want to lose 10kg (specific, measurable, attainable) by July 1st 2017 (time based)’
Once you have your goal worked it, it is much easier to put strategies in place to help you achieve it.
Good luck with health goals in 2017, and remember your GP will be an important part of your support team, so get them involved.
What is COPD?
Otherwise known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), is a chronic lung condition that can lead to chronic cough, phlegm production and shortness of breath.
It affects up to 1 in 7 Australians.
Who gets COPD?
Smokers or ex smokers make up 80% of COPD cases, although passive smoking, occupational exposure and long term poorly controlled asthma are other risk factors.
How is it diagnosed?
COPD is diagnosed with a lung function test, or spirometry, which can be easily arranged through your local GP.
How is it treated?
Unfortunately COPD is not treatable but medications are available that can help with the symptoms.
Early treatment is important, so if you are a smoker (particularly over the age 35) or have any of the symptoms mentioned above it is important to be screened for COPD.
How can I prevent COPD?
Stopping smoking is by far the most important way to prevent the development of COPD.
There are lots of treatments and strategies available to help with this, and your GP would be happy to discuss these with you.
Please note, the Kalamunda Clinic will be closed today, Tuesday the 13th of December, from 6pm. Please note that our previous post said we would be closed all day today. This is incorrect and we are open until 6pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience
This is a one off occurrence and normal hours will resume on Wednesday the 14th of December.
After 11 months on maternity leave, we are sad to advise that Dr Julia Marcello has decided not to return to Mead Medical. With the birth of her daughter, Julia has decided to work closer to home; a decision we understand and support.
Julia has made a great contribution over the last five years and will be greatly missed by colleagues and patients alike.
We wish Julia and her family the best of luck and thank her for her dedication and commitment to Mead Medical over the years.
Shingles is a common condition which can affect up to one third of adults in their lifetime (increasingly as people age).
It is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus and can present with fever, flu like symptoms, headache and then the classic rash, which will look like small blisters, usually in a stripe like pattern, affecting one side of the body. A tingling or burning sensation can be felt on the skin before the rash develops.
As people get older or if they have low immunity, the symptoms can be more severe and the risk of developing complications increases, including prolonged pain symptoms, blindness (if the eye is affected), temporary paralysis of the face and meningitis.
The Department of Health will be funding a Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) as part of their National Immunisation Program Schedule from the 1st November 2016.
The vaccine will be free for all patients aged 70-79.
If you are interested in finding out more, please make an appointment with your regular GP at Mead Medical.
Mead Medical are saddened to have to advise that dear friend and colleague Professor David Allbrook passed away peacefully 1 August 2016. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family. David was a much loved and respected member of the Mead Medical Group. He made a significant contribution to the practice over recent years and was greatly respected by his many patients. He will be sadly missed by all the Doctors and members of staff at Kalamunda and Forrestfield.
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.
My Health Record is the new name of the national digital health record system. Having a My Health Record means your important health information like allergies, medical conditions and treatments, medicine details, test or scan reports can be digitally stored in one place.
Healthcare providers like doctors, specialists and hospital staff may be able to see it online from anywhere at any time when they need to, like in an accident or emergency.
As more people use the My Health Record system, Australia’s national health system will become better connected. This will result in better, faster and more efficient care for you and your family.
To register for My Health Record, click here.
For more information on My Health Record and instructions on how to register, please click here.
We are excited and honoured to announce that our Forrestfield practice has been voted in the HealthEngine 2015 Patients’ Choice top 100 general practices in Australia.
For 18 months now we have enabled our patients to book their appointments online via Healthengine, an online booking system provider. As part of their service, HealthEngine collects feedback from patients on their booking and appointment experience.
Based on this feedback, our Forrestfield practice has been voted in the top 100 practices nationally. With nearly 2000 practices taking part in the program, we are very proud to be ranked amongst the best in Australia.
We’d like to congratulate our team on their outstanding commitment to our patients and their tireless work in making sure that Mead Medical continues to provide a high-quality patient experience.
If you would like to try booking your next appointment online, you can do so easily by:
- Using the online booking button on our website.
- Visiting the Healthengine website and searching for Mead Medical Group.
- Downloading our Mead Medical app via Apple or Android store.
We look forward to further expanding our online appointments in the near future.
In memory of our loved colleague who passed away in February 2013 Mead Medical Group have commenced donating to areas we feel will benefit from assistance.
Cambodia New Hope 60
Cambodia New Hope 60 is the first of these projects which we feel will benefit from assistance, this is our second year with this project
Overview
New Hope Cambodia is a grass roots, rapidly growing Non-Government Organisation (NGO) run by a dedicated individual, a local Khmer called Sot Suo (Kemsour). The focus of New Hope is ‘free education for all’ as the founders recognition the vital role education plays in helping break the cycle of poverty.
However the organisation cannot ignore the chronic malnutrition, ill health and horrific living conditions of its community. This environment places families at high risk of falling victim to child traffickers. For this reason, New Hope Cambodia’s activities and programs address the daily issues facing families in crisis situations and, at the same time, find ways to work toward a better future.
History
In 2007 Soth Kemsour, an ex-Buddhist monk and son of a village chief, purchased land in Mondul 3 after it had been sold off by the army. He soon realised that there was a desperate need for food, education and health care. Much to the dismay of his new wife, Kemsour sold every viable asset they had to build a small grass hut to serve as his classroom. Kemsour taught English and Japanese and eventually founded the New Hope Cambodia organization.
Mondul 3 is located in one of the of the poorest slum areas in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Once a military base, the village is now home to some 300 families made up of army personnel, karaoke/sex workers and displaced men, women and children. The people of Mondul 3 have no formal education, English language or vocational skills. Living conditions are appalling, work opportunities limited and food scarce. It is also a village with highly dysfunctional families.
Many men have been killed while serving in the army while numerous adults, both men and women, have died of disease. Children often rely on elderly relatives and sibling for care, or are left to fend for themselves. In order to survive many girls fall victim to the sex trade and often have children themselves at a young age. Without help these girls have no future. Many will die prematurely of sexually transmitted diseases. New Hope Cambodia is centrally located in Mondul 3 to allow the people easy access to its services.
New Hope provides this support through a number of programs –
- Helen Bonner Health Centre
- Crisis Care Club
- Education Program
- Half Way Houses
- Sustainable Farming Projects
- Tour Program
- Outreach Program
- Training Restaurant
New Hope, with the assistance of sponsors and volunteers, treats up to one hundred residents each day for burns, wounds, salmonella poisoning, infections and illnesses such as malnutrition, HIV, hepatitis, typhoid, tuberculosis and dengue fever.
Each month, families in need receive food packages and New Hope provides free education to six hundred children and young adults. New Hope also plays an active role in the fight against human and sex trafficking.
For more information please click here.
Scholaraship
We are also planning to commence a scholarship for a local student who is planning to study medicine as their career.
Welcoming patient feedback
How Mead Medical Responds to Patient Feedback At Mead Medical, we value
Welcoming Dr Emma Johnson to Mead Medical
We're thrill to introduce Dr Emma Johnson to Mead Medical from next
Introducing Dr Dulanthie Seneviratne
We're pleased to introduce Dr Dulanthie Seneviratne to the Mead Medical
Kalamunda Clinic – Closed 29th January
The Kalamunda Clinic will be closed on Sunday the 29th of January. We will re-open on Monday the 30th of January.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for understanding.
SMART Goals
With 2017 just around the corner, it is now that we start thinking about our resolutions for the New Year, and some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are health related.
These can be very individual but common ones include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increasing exercise or losing weight.
When it comes to goal setting, there are some very simple things that we can do to give ourselves the best chance of success.
- Write it down
- Let other people know what you are trying to achieve (as they will be able to keep you motivated)
- Be SMART
SMART is an acronym and way of formulating goals that has been proven to significantly increase the chances of achieving that goal.
S – Specific (exactly what are you trying to achieve)
M – Measurable (how will you know if it has been achieved)
A – Attainable (is it possible to achieve this goal)
R – Relevant
T – Time based (by when do I want to achieve this goal)
Using the framework above, an example of a health related SMART goal would be:
‘I want to lose 10kg (specific, measurable, attainable) by July 1st 2017 (time based)’
Once you have your goal worked it, it is much easier to put strategies in place to help you achieve it.
Good luck with health goals in 2017, and remember your GP will be an important part of your support team, so get them involved.
November 16th was World COPD Day
What is COPD?
Otherwise known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), is a chronic lung condition that can lead to chronic cough, phlegm production and shortness of breath.
It affects up to 1 in 7 Australians.
Who gets COPD?
Smokers or ex smokers make up 80% of COPD cases, although passive smoking, occupational exposure and long term poorly controlled asthma are other risk factors.
How is it diagnosed?
COPD is diagnosed with a lung function test, or spirometry, which can be easily arranged through your local GP.
How is it treated?
Unfortunately COPD is not treatable but medications are available that can help with the symptoms.
Early treatment is important, so if you are a smoker (particularly over the age 35) or have any of the symptoms mentioned above it is important to be screened for COPD.
How can I prevent COPD?
Stopping smoking is by far the most important way to prevent the development of COPD.
There are lots of treatments and strategies available to help with this, and your GP would be happy to discuss these with you.
Kalamunda Clinic Closed from 6pm Tuesday the 13th of December
Please note, the Kalamunda Clinic will be closed today, Tuesday the 13th of December, from 6pm. Please note that our previous post said we would be closed all day today. This is incorrect and we are open until 6pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience
This is a one off occurrence and normal hours will resume on Wednesday the 14th of December.
Goodbye Dr Julia Marcello
After 11 months on maternity leave, we are sad to advise that Dr Julia Marcello has decided not to return to Mead Medical. With the birth of her daughter, Julia has decided to work closer to home; a decision we understand and support.
Julia has made a great contribution over the last five years and will be greatly missed by colleagues and patients alike.
We wish Julia and her family the best of luck and thank her for her dedication and commitment to Mead Medical over the years.
Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is a common condition which can affect up to one third of adults in their lifetime (increasingly as people age).
It is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus and can present with fever, flu like symptoms, headache and then the classic rash, which will look like small blisters, usually in a stripe like pattern, affecting one side of the body. A tingling or burning sensation can be felt on the skin before the rash develops.
As people get older or if they have low immunity, the symptoms can be more severe and the risk of developing complications increases, including prolonged pain symptoms, blindness (if the eye is affected), temporary paralysis of the face and meningitis.
The Department of Health will be funding a Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) as part of their National Immunisation Program Schedule from the 1st November 2016.
The vaccine will be free for all patients aged 70-79.
If you are interested in finding out more, please make an appointment with your regular GP at Mead Medical.
In Loving Memory of Professor David Allbrook
Mead Medical are saddened to have to advise that dear friend and colleague Professor David Allbrook passed away peacefully 1 August 2016. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family. David was a much loved and respected member of the Mead Medical Group. He made a significant contribution to the practice over recent years and was greatly respected by his many patients. He will be sadly missed by all the Doctors and members of staff at Kalamunda and Forrestfield.
My Health Record
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.
My Health Record is the new name of the national digital health record system. Having a My Health Record means your important health information like allergies, medical conditions and treatments, medicine details, test or scan reports can be digitally stored in one place.
Healthcare providers like doctors, specialists and hospital staff may be able to see it online from anywhere at any time when they need to, like in an accident or emergency.
As more people use the My Health Record system, Australia’s national health system will become better connected. This will result in better, faster and more efficient care for you and your family.
To register for My Health Record, click here.
For more information on My Health Record and instructions on how to register, please click here.
Mead Medical Forrestfield voted top 100 practice in Australia
We are excited and honoured to announce that our Forrestfield practice has been voted in the HealthEngine 2015 Patients’ Choice top 100 general practices in Australia.
For 18 months now we have enabled our patients to book their appointments online via Healthengine, an online booking system provider. As part of their service, HealthEngine collects feedback from patients on their booking and appointment experience.
Based on this feedback, our Forrestfield practice has been voted in the top 100 practices nationally. With nearly 2000 practices taking part in the program, we are very proud to be ranked amongst the best in Australia.
We’d like to congratulate our team on their outstanding commitment to our patients and their tireless work in making sure that Mead Medical continues to provide a high-quality patient experience.
If you would like to try booking your next appointment online, you can do so easily by:
- Using the online booking button on our website.
- Visiting the Healthengine website and searching for Mead Medical Group.
- Downloading our Mead Medical app via Apple or Android store.
We look forward to further expanding our online appointments in the near future.
Jane Talbot Memorial Funding Projects
In memory of our loved colleague who passed away in February 2013 Mead Medical Group have commenced donating to areas we feel will benefit from assistance.
Cambodia New Hope 60
Cambodia New Hope 60 is the first of these projects which we feel will benefit from assistance, this is our second year with this project
Overview
New Hope Cambodia is a grass roots, rapidly growing Non-Government Organisation (NGO) run by a dedicated individual, a local Khmer called Sot Suo (Kemsour). The focus of New Hope is ‘free education for all’ as the founders recognition the vital role education plays in helping break the cycle of poverty.
However the organisation cannot ignore the chronic malnutrition, ill health and horrific living conditions of its community. This environment places families at high risk of falling victim to child traffickers. For this reason, New Hope Cambodia’s activities and programs address the daily issues facing families in crisis situations and, at the same time, find ways to work toward a better future.
History
In 2007 Soth Kemsour, an ex-Buddhist monk and son of a village chief, purchased land in Mondul 3 after it had been sold off by the army. He soon realised that there was a desperate need for food, education and health care. Much to the dismay of his new wife, Kemsour sold every viable asset they had to build a small grass hut to serve as his classroom. Kemsour taught English and Japanese and eventually founded the New Hope Cambodia organization.
Mondul 3 is located in one of the of the poorest slum areas in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Once a military base, the village is now home to some 300 families made up of army personnel, karaoke/sex workers and displaced men, women and children. The people of Mondul 3 have no formal education, English language or vocational skills. Living conditions are appalling, work opportunities limited and food scarce. It is also a village with highly dysfunctional families.
Many men have been killed while serving in the army while numerous adults, both men and women, have died of disease. Children often rely on elderly relatives and sibling for care, or are left to fend for themselves. In order to survive many girls fall victim to the sex trade and often have children themselves at a young age. Without help these girls have no future. Many will die prematurely of sexually transmitted diseases. New Hope Cambodia is centrally located in Mondul 3 to allow the people easy access to its services.
New Hope provides this support through a number of programs –
- Helen Bonner Health Centre
- Crisis Care Club
- Education Program
- Half Way Houses
- Sustainable Farming Projects
- Tour Program
- Outreach Program
- Training Restaurant
New Hope, with the assistance of sponsors and volunteers, treats up to one hundred residents each day for burns, wounds, salmonella poisoning, infections and illnesses such as malnutrition, HIV, hepatitis, typhoid, tuberculosis and dengue fever.
Each month, families in need receive food packages and New Hope provides free education to six hundred children and young adults. New Hope also plays an active role in the fight against human and sex trafficking.
For more information please click here.
Scholaraship
We are also planning to commence a scholarship for a local student who is planning to study medicine as their career.
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