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The thyroid gland is in the front of the neck on either side of your trachea (windpipe). It is responsible for making thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4) which are vital hormones for your body’s growth and development, and for managing/regulating metabolism. The thyroid gland is controlled by parts of your brain known as the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

As we move into the cooler months, it is an important time to prepare yourself and your family members to reduce the risk of illness from respiratory viruses that circulate in the community in late Autumn and Winter.

World Glaucoma Week is from March 10-16, 2024. Over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma yet 50% are unaware that they have it.

Tinnitus is a condition when people experience a ringing sensation in their ears. Alternatively, the sound may be humming, hissing, whistling, clicking, wooshing or pulsing. Usually, these sounds are something only the person themselves can hear.

Dr Helen Jones is starting as a GP registrar on Monday 5th February. A GP Registrar is a fully qualified medical doctor, undertaking advanced training to specialise in General Practice.

The management of stings and bites has changed with improved understanding of how toxins work and are delivered to our bodies.

Dr Luke Harvey is excited to finally work in the place he’s called home for many years.

Cervical cancer awareness week is from 13-19 November. Every year, over 900 Australian women are diagnosed with cervical cancer

Carers are people in our community who provide invaluable unpaid care and support to family members/friends living with a disability, mental illness, chronic or terminal illness, or frail elders.

Urinary Tract Infection (or UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder and urethra. Around one in two women will develop a UTI in their lifetime, compared to one in 20 men, due to a short and straight urethra. Babies and older people are also at higher risk.

Urinary Tract Infection (or UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder and urethra.