The population of Geraldton is so lucky to have weather that allows almost all-year-round outdoor activities on water and land. With plenty of picturesque places to visit, activities to do and beaches nearby, there is no reason to stay inside! As with many other things in life, we have learned to use protective measures to … | More »
Dr J Keith Figueiredo MBBS (WA), FRACGP FACRRM DA DRANZCOG Good health is one of our greatest assets. We really miss it when we don’t have it. As we grow older, inevitably our bodies will deteriorate, and things do start to go wrong. Like any machine, we need to look after it and maintain it … | More »
Has it been 6 to 12 months since you gave birth to this amazing baby of yours but you’re still carrying those extra kilos with you or just feeling out of shape? Do you want to learn new ways to exercise with bub in tow, train your pelvic floor, and improve your self-esteem and energy … | More »
It is MOVEMBER ! November has become the month of a nationwide focus on Men’s Health. So if you have concerns and want a check up from the neck up with a GP, this is your month ! Some of our male GPs at the University Medical Practice and Geraldton Medical Group will be … | More »
The Find cancer early campaign has been produced by the Cancer Council of Western Australia. Our very own Dr Tonya Constantine features in this camapign. Check out the video below, or for more information visit the website.
RUOK? Getting a conversation started! The simple act of asking how someone is going can make a real difference to someone and could at times save a life. We know that suicide prevention is an enormously complex and sensitive challenge the world over. But we also know that some of the world’s smartest people have been … | More »
The University Medical Practice has a new Physiotherapist, Sally Mckenzie, She is available for appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sally will look after all sorts of injuries, with or without a referral from your GP, and specialises in Women’s Health, pre and post pregnancy therapy and incontinence. Please call 9923 9999 to make an … | More »
Dr Eberhard Mandishona is the new PERMANENT GP at the University Medical Practice. Here 5 days a week, joined us from the UK and a great all round GP with specialties in: • Obstetrics and Gynaecology • Fertility, contraception, menopause, and sexual health • Chronic disease management • Substance misuse management We have got him working hard already, his books are open and … | More »
Big blue bus visits Geraldton At any given time, over two million Australians have anxiety and more than one million live with depression – these are very common conditions. Unfortunately, more than half of those experiencing a mental health condition don’t seek help. A high proportion of people who take their lives have untreated … | More »
May is Pap Test Awareness Month and here at Geraldton Medical Group and University Medical Practice, we are proud to be offering bulk-billing Pap Test Clinics for women. In view of this I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of the Pap test. The Pap test is a simple … | More »
