Following the temporary closure of the East Devonport Medical Centre, My Clinic Plus will open at the East Devonport Medical Centre site and welcome patients from Monday 6 May 2024.
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Bushfire smoke and your health
While conditions have eased, smoke from bushfires may still affect the air quality in locations across Tasmania. Even well away from fire, poor air quality can pose a health risk, particularly to older or very young Tasmanians and those with chronic health conditions.
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Meet LGH and RHH clinician Dr Dinendra Gill
Dr Dinendra Gill is a staff specialist in Emergency Medicine at Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and was recently appointed as the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)
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Transition to high school, dealing with change program
The Transition to High School, Dealing with Change program is an early intervention and prevention initiative of Pulse Youth Health South.
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“I have type 2 diabetes. What should I eat?”
It’s a common myth that people who have type 2 diabetes need to eat a special diet. This World Diabetes Day, we break down the ‘diabetes diet’ myth.
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Hello my name is...
Read more about how name badges improve communication and connection for patients and staff.
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R U OK? Asking important questions this week and beyond
September 9th is R U OK? Day. This annual event aims to put a spotlight on mental health and encourages us to talk about hard things.
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National Stroke Week 2nd-8th August 2021
During National Stroke Week (2nd-8th August 2021) we are taking a look at how nutrition can help reduce the risk of stroke.
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Super-charged soups
Soup is a great option when it’s cold and grey outside. Here, we give some ideas on how to make a soup meal as nourishing as possible.
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Weavers - support along the dementia caring journey
Read more about the Weavers free, personalised peer to peer support program.
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"How can I reduce my risk of bowel cancer?"
Some people are at higher risk of bowel cancer than others, but there are some steps that we can all take to reduce our risk of bowel cancer longer-term.
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That’s a wrap! State HACC forum 2021
The CHSP Community Nutrition team ran two workshops at the State HACC forum held in Launceston in March 2021. In this blog we share the recipes we made on the day.
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Share a meal for mental health
In this blog, we discuss the importance of sharing a meal and how food can help to bring people together.
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Alcohol consumption guidelines for older people
In this blog, we look at the alcohol consumption recommendations relevant to older people.
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Celebrating the older people in our lives this Senior's Week
We asked people in our office to share something special about an older person in their life. In this blog, we’ve shared some of our favourite stories.
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Gardening for good health: it's time to get your dose
In this blog, we give some suggestions on making the most of your outdoor time.
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New resource: Exercise for Older Adults
In this blog we look at the benefits of physical activity for older adults and available resources.
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It’s barbeque season!
In this blog, we identify some needs more specific to older people and provide tips to ensure they can safely enjoy barbeque food.
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Staying heat safe this summer
Older people are at higher risk of becoming unwell in hot weather. There are some small actions that can be taken to help stay safe.