News

PCOS awareness by Dr Rebecca Goodman

September 2, 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects around 10% of women. It is associated with increased levels of androgens in your body. It often has a range of symptom...

Spring Newsletter now available

August 31, 2024

Our Spring Newsletter 2024 is now available with articles on: New GP, Dr Elliot Wichlinski New GP nurse, Danielle McMahon New reception staff, Julie Yilmaz Polycystic ovarian syndrome awareness mon...

Loneliness Awareness Week by Dr Berlinda Png

August 6, 2024

Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 5 – 11 August. As well as increasing awareness about the extent and impact of loneliness, it encourages communities to talk about loneliness to reduce stigma. ...

Welcome Dr Elliot Wichlinski

July 29, 2024

We are delighted to announce Dr Elliot Wichlinski is commencing at Bulli Medical Practice on Wednesday 7th August. Elliot graduated from the University of Wollongong medical school in 2018. For the...

World Brain Day: Ask your GP about brain health!

July 15, 2024

by Dr Victoria Beyer 22nd July is World Brain Day and this year’s theme is brain health and prevention of brain-related conditions, especially cognitive impairment and dementia. Over 400,000 Aust...

Bowel cancer awareness month by Dr Mike Hanson

June 3, 2024

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, develops from the inner lining of the bowel and is usually preceded by growths called polyps. An estimated 15,300 people were diagnosed with bowel can...

Winter newsletter 2024

May 31, 2024

The Bulli Medical Practice Winter 2024 newsletter is now available with stories on: bowel cancer awareness thyroid conditions flu vax and covid boosters staff news and more. You can download the Wi...

Thyroid Awareness by Dr Helen Maclean

May 3, 2024

What is the thyroid gland? 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 vita...

Arm yourself for Winter, by Dr Julie Blaze

April 4, 2024

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...

World Glaucoma Week by Dr Amy Harkness

March 10, 2024

World Glaucoma Week is from March 10-16, 2024. Over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma yet 50% are unaware that they have it. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases which damage the optic nerve....