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Health Apps (ITUNES)
Medicare
Pill Reminder and Medication Tracker
My Gov
National Home Doctor Service
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Medicare
Pill Reminder and Medication Tracker
My Gov
National Home Doctor Service
General Health Information
My health record
My Health Record is a modern way to upload your Medical Summary online. Summaries can be viewed by hospitals or other doctor's. Please discuss with your GP
Medical summary can include;
- Allergies
- Current conditions and treatments
- Medicine details
- Pathology Reports
- Diagnostic Imaging Scan reports
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Multicultural Health Connect
Visit Multicultural Health Connect | healthdirect or call 1800186815
Multicultural Health Connect is a helpline that patients can call to receive health information and advice in their language, from staff who understand their culture.
The service is currently available only in Victoria.
Visiting the emergency department for the right reasons
📺 DEE’S ED FAIL TALE 👩⚕️
Have you ever presented to the Emergency Department due to an ingrown toe nail? Or ever tried taking your pet to the Emergency Department?
North Queensland PHN have put together an amusing video about real - life Emergency Department misuse they've had to deal with.
Learn what is considered an "emergency" that needs to be treated in hospital vs a "non-emergency" that can be treated with your GP
Hepatitis B
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne created the above video describing what Hepatitis B is, how it is transmitted and how to care for yourself and your family.
Immunisations
Immunisations for older australians
The following vaccines are provided free to older Australians under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
People in these age groups are at high risk from influenza (flu) and pneumococcal disease and the complications they can cause. The great majority of deaths from these two diseases occur in these age groups.
- People over 65 years are also advised to have dTpa, a diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough booster, if they have not received one in the previous 10 years, although this is not funded under the NIP. Also free vaccinations for Influenza (flu) and Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV). Pneumococcal vaccine not held on site.
- Some older Australians accessing the pneumococcal vaccination program may need a second dose of the vaccine five years after the first, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with an increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease.
- 50 years and over (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) - Free Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV) Vaccine. Not held on site.
Organ and Tissue Donation
Organ and Tissue Donation
You should never assume you are too young, too old or too unhealthy to sign up to become an organ and tissue donor.
Registration is a quick and easy online process through www.donatelife.gov.au and can be done at any date or time.
Women's Health
1800 My Options is a free and confidential phone line and information service for Victorian women who are looking for sexual and reproductive health information.
Men's Health
Western Sydney University - Men's Health Information & Resource Centre
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Cancer
Watch the above video about testing for bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer testing is recommended for all men and women between 50 - 74 years of age.
