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What Health Screenings Should Women Have Regularly
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the essential health screenings every woman should have, based on your age and stage of life, and how Glen Iris General Practice can support you in managing your health.
Apr 115 min read


How Do I Know If I Need a Full Women’s Health Check-up?
In this guide, we’ll cover the key signs and reasons that indicate it's time to schedule a comprehensive women’s health check-up with a GP doctor near you, along with an overview of what these check-ups typically involve.
Apr 104 min read


International Women's Day 2025
IWD 2025 theme is #AccelerateAction Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Stand up in solidarity for International...
Mar 71 min read


Is it really worth the trend ?
There is nothing attractive about skin cancer, so why would you risk developing a disease because some random on social media said it was...
Feb 71 min read


Planning ahead this festive season.
December is no doubt a busy time for most people and looking after yourself and your family can sometimes get put on the back burner....
Dec 3, 20241 min read


How to stay safe on extremely hot days
During extreme heat it is easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. Heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health...
Nov 25, 20241 min read


DID YOU KNOW ?
He's a fun but kinda gross fact about your humble belly button. It's a tiny but cosey home for over 67 different types of bacteria to...
Nov 19, 20241 min read


SLIP, SLOP, SPLAP, SEEK & SLIDE
This week is National Skin Cancer awareness week. We are shining the spotlight on the fact we need to do more to keep sun protection...
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Trick or Treat!
GIGP gets spooky on the eve of Halloween. Happy Halloween everyone.
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Childrens Week 2024
19th - 27th October 2024 Children's Week is a national celebration of children's rights. Each year a theme is chosen around a child's...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Glen Iris General Practice is here to support you entirely through your health journey. Breast Cancer can affect both Women, Men and some...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October. The aim of the BCAM is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer...
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Long Weekend Clinic hours
In the spirit of the Footy, we will be closed Friday 27th Saturday 28th & Monday 30th We apologies for any inconvenience and if you...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Hay Fever Springs into Action
Hay Fever season has arrived early this year, prompting a warning for sufferers to stay vigilant. Hay Fever affects 1 in 5 people and...
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Walk to work this September
Walking is a free, low impact exercise that requires only a good pair of walking shoes and a good podcast or playlist. But don't be...
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Planning an overseas holiday?
If you find yourself planning a trip over the high seas well first of all LUCKY YOU!! And second of all be sure to book an appointment at...
Aug 27, 20241 min read


National Fertility Awareness Week
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Aug 19, 20241 min read


Preventative Health at Glen Iris GP
What is Preventative Health? Adult preventive healthcare consists of screening and tests for conditions like. Breast Cancer Colorectal...
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Here Comes the Sun!
Forgive me of we speak to soon, but it appears as though we may be coming out the other end of yet another cold winter. Perhaps we are...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Did you Know ?!?!
These boots were made for walking and that's exactly what they'll do! The equivalent of five times around the world to be exact! That's a...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
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