It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Dr Nikki! She’s been a great asset to the team here at TMG and we wish her well in starting her new life in Sydney! The rest of our Drs are here to provide care for Dr Nikki’s patients. The lovely Dr Justin is our … Read more
How long can the brain go without oxygen? Great Question! If you answered 4-6 minutes, you are CORRECT! The human brain can survive up to 6 minutes after the heart stops. However, push past the 6-minute mark, and your chances of brain damage increase dramatically. During cardiac arrest, a disturbance in your hearts normal operating … Read more
The struggle is real. It’s not just doctors who can be lifesavers. If you are concerned that someone close to you may not be okay, it’s time to ask them. It may be that they are a bit more moody or distracted lately or just not themselves. Chances are they could really use a friendly … Read more
Talk. Test. Treat. This week is STI testing week! Come in and see Dr Tom to talk all things sexual health including PrEP and HIV/hepatitis care. It’s time to get your sexual health up to date!
As of July 1 2018 the National Immunisation Program has changed to include a Meningococcal ACWY shot to be given at 12 months of age. There are also some changes involving the Pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenzae type b doses. What if my child had already turned 12-months by July 1 2018? There is no formal … Read more
A Speech Pathologist is a health professional with expertise in the assessment and management of communication, feeding and swallowing difficulties and disorders. Common perceptions of the works of a Speech Pathologist include correcting speech difficulties in children and working with people who stutter – and while Speech Pathologists do work in these areas, we do … Read more
It’s not too late to protect yourself and your family for the remainder of the flu season! Get in quick as limited stock have been made available from the supplier!
Dr Tom has just returned from the International AIDS Society AIDS2018 conference in Amsterdam. Over 15,000 people attended this busy, intense and inspiring conference, where he represented the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) and was responsible for reporting back on some of the key scientific and clinical updates in … Read more
It has been well established and thoroughly reported that breastfeeding is a key contributor to infant health, as well as providing numerous health benefits for nursing mothers. What is often not talked about are the times, despite mothers wishes and efforts, where breastfeeding doesn’t work out as planned. Mothers who are unable to breastfeed, either … Read more
Fortunately, most of the right answers to your perplexing medical questions can be found on Google. Unfortunately, most of the wrong answers are easily found on Dr Google as well! Don’t believe everything you read. Don’t freak yourself out by jumping online and attempting to self-diagnose and do not, whatever you do, listen to the advice … Read more