New Bulk Billing Doctors in Caroline Springs
More bulk billing doctors are now available for families in Caroline Springs in response to a community survey that called for better access to quality doctors who bulk bill their services.
Active Medical has revamped its services to give patients… Continue reading
What is Osteoporosis? | Do I need a bone density scan?
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common disease affecting over 1 million Australians. This disease makes bones become brittle leading to a higher risk of breaks than in normal bones. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than… Continue reading
What do you look for in a Medical Centre?
We want to know exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to Medical Centres and your General Practice health service.
Please tell us what you think by taking 5 minutes to complete our short survey here: What… Continue reading
Feeling the winter blues?
Shorter days, gloomy weather forecasts and cold temperatures affect more than what we choose to wear each day – it can also play havoc with how we feel.
The Winter Blues is a common name for experiencing a low mood… Continue reading
Funded whooping cough vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services is now funding whooping cough vaccine for all pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation and parents or guardians of new born babies.
The doctors at Active Medical highly recommend all pregnant women and… Continue reading
Don’t put your family at risk when travelling overseas
Too many families are putting themselves at risk of disease and delays in their travel because they think it’s too hard and time consuming to organise travel vaccinations before their trip.
Active Medical GP Dr Victor Sammut said there seemed… Continue reading
Using medical advice to choose lifestyle changes
Paleo, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free, low-carb – so many people are making significant dietary lifestyle changes without a full understanding of the food their body needs to stay healthy now – and in the future.
Active Medical GP’s said the desire to make dietary changes is often… Continue reading
Don’t let your teenager fall in the immunisation gap
Active Medical Centre Caroline Springs Street View
Changes to Victorian immunisations for young people mean that unless they access free immunisations in 2015, they may miss protection from a variety of diseases including whooping cough and tetanus.
The Victorian Health… Continue reading
Influenza is more dangerous than you think
Vaccinations are key to protecting your family from dangerous complications resulting from contracting influenza viruses, which could lead to hospitalisation or even death, according to the team at Active Medical in Caroline Springs.
Active Medical GP’s said too many people… Continue reading
Help for Caroline Springs residents confused about Medicare changes
Caroline Springs medical centre has volunteered to become an information resource for local residents confused about proposed changes to Medicare GP billing.
Active Medical general manager Raphael Sammut has offered the Caroline Springs clinic as a helpline for anyone, who… Continue reading