Brook Medical Centre is again, this year, asking for your help to raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer research.

The staff and Drs at BMC have put their chefs’ hats on and baked, made, created, and prepared some of your favourite foods to sell.

We are having a bake sale out the front of Brook Medical Centre on Thursday 24^th October from 8:00am.

If you have been to our previous food stalls you are already aware there will be a lip-smacking selection of finger food – sandwiches, slices, cupcakes, biscuits, quiches, tarts, rocky road, sausage rolls, pies and MORE!

Hot tea and coffee will also be available for sale.

We are aiming to raise as much money as we can to help fight against this insidious cancer.

What do you need to do?

Come on down to 64 Brook Street with an empty stomach, purchase some delicious home-made baked goods loving made by our staff. Enjoy the delicious love on a plate whilst also knowing you are helping to raise fund for cancer research!

 We will also have BBQ with bacon and egg rolls for sale, starting at 08:00am

We are wearing Pink again this October to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

Early detection is best to increase chances of a full recovery.  The Breast Screen Bus is in Muswellbrook now, up until the 30th of October. Click here to book an appointment.

We will have printed Breast Cancer Ribbons for $1 each that you can write your loved ones name on which will be then displayed at Brook Medical for the month of October.

Our Breast Cancer Food Stall will be held on the morning on the 24th of October from 8am – there will be lots of goodies to buy.

Any money raised this month will go towards Breast Cancer Research.

We also have an October Breast Cancer Awareness Raffle too, tickets on sale now – $2 each or 3 for $5.

Prizes in our Raffle:

Scotty’s Fabricate and Paint – $100 Eft gift card

Bridge Street Pharmacy – Gift Pack

Polly & co – $30 Voucher

Brook St Butchers – $100 Voucher

Double Picc – cup and $20 Voucher

Cattle Dog Cafe and Florist – $25 Voucher

Petal Folk – Candle

Ice Box – De Bortolli Wine

Blooms Chemist – Gift Pack

Chop Shop – $50 Voucher

Supercheap Auto – Cooler Bag

Hunter Belle – $50 Voucher

Aah Pizza Bella – 12 x $15 Vouchers

Beauty Co – $30 Voucher

Dominoes – 10 x Vouchers

Royal Hotel – $50 Voucher

Repco – Car Care Bucket

Sienna Jean Hair and Beauty – $30 Voucher

Chemist Warehouse – Gift Pack

Dimmocks Meats Aberdeen – $50 Voucher

Stronghold Pilates Scone – 2 x Session Vouchers

Whisty twig – 1 x picnic rug valued at $120, 2 x waterproof picnic blankets valued at $100 each, 1 x fishing pack including rod, reels, lures valued at over $300

Local businesses that have contributed to our raffle are:

This month we are bringing awareness Body Image and Eating Disorders by being Body Kind.

Body Image and Eating Disorders can affect males and females. Our thoughts on body image come from media, social beliefs and our upbringing.

At times we experience different feelings about our bodies. and appearance; negative and positive. The way we feel can change how we navigate through our day to day lives.

An eating disorder can develop due to a combination of factors including stress, cultural and family factors and from our body image.

Our Dietitian Kelly from Hunter Nutrition Specialists is here most Mondays and can assist with information on eating for recovery.

If you are concerned about yourself, a family member or friend, book an appointment to discuss this with your Doctor via HotDocs or by calling 65431222

Body Kind is a program run by the Butterfly Foundation.

Positive Tips for Body Image from the Butterfly Foundation:

You are so much more than your appearance.

Avoid making unhelpful comparisons.

Treat your body well, its the only one you get.

Keep yourself media and social media savvy.

Go easy on yourself and your friends.

Have fun with your appearance but don’t let it rule your life.

Surround yourself with people who accept you as you are.

This week is Asthma Awareness week.

According to National Asthma Website, Around 2.8 million (11%) people in Australia were estimated to be living with asthma in 2022.

It is also quite concerning that up to 94% of patients do not use their inhaler device correctly.

Take the Asthma Questionaire

How long has it been since you have had an Asthma Review and do you have an Asthma Action Plan?

We can book you an appointment to have an Asthma Review. Call us on 65431222 or book an appointment on HotDocs

Ronald McDonald House is a home for families with ill or injured children. If you are lucky, you’ll never need to stay there, but for those who do, it provides a safe, warm and friendly environment when families most need it.

At the beginning of every month Ronald McDonald House puts out their wish list – a list of things that they are running short of in the house.

During June and July, with the help of our local community,we put together some baskets for Ronald McDonald House Newcastle.

Thank you to our staff and our wonderful community, we were able to deliver approximately $500 worth of Wish List Items to Ronald McDonald House, Newcastle last week.

All the donation will be used at Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Room.

Picture: Alicia and Layla presenting Morgan and Julie from Ronald McDonald House with Wish List Items

We welcome Dr Mahmuna Wahab.

Dr Wahab has a special interest in general medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, chronic medical disease, mental health, and critical care, and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to her patients with a warm and friendly approach.

She looks forward to getting to know you and your family and is committed to helping the local community achieve better health outcomes.

She is eager to meet you and provide the best care possible.

Dr Wahab is available for appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Immunisation saves lives. It not only protects you, but your family and your community aswell.

Immunisation helps to eradicate disease. Many infectious diseases have been eradicated or are quite rare now as a result of immunisation.

New diseases develop all the time which is why we must continue to immunise with new vaccines to hopefully eradicate them for our future generations.

Here at Brook Medical Centre, we offer a range of immunisations.

Childhood Immunisation – Clinics are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 11am and 12pm.

A Doctor and Nurse are present at these clinics and offer all immunisations on the Immunisation Schedule

Catch up vaccinations can also be done with our nurses via an appointment.

The Flu and Covid vaccines are still available and recommended now if you haven’t had one this year.

For those over 65 in our community it is recommended that you have a Shingles vaccine. This vaccine is also available at Brook Medical Centre.

Travel Vaccinations – book an appointment with your Doctor to discuss travel vaccines. Some of the vaccines required for overseas travel are available for purchase here at Brook Medical Centre.

Our friendly staff can assist with any bookings or enquiries or you can book via HotDocs