Men’s Health Week | 9th–15th June

At Brook Medical Centre, we’re encouraging men to put their health first this Men’s Health Week. Too often, men delay seeing a GP with a “she’ll be right” attitude — but early check-ups can make a big difference to long-term health and wellbeing.

Whether it’s a routine health concern, ongoing symptoms, mental health support, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening, or simply staying on top of your overall wellbeing, now is the time to take action.

Men aged 45 to 49 years may also be eligible for a Bulk Billed health check, designed to identify potential health risks early and help keep you on track for a healthier future.

Your health matters to you, your family, and your future. Don’t put it off.

📞 Book your appointment with Brook Medical Centre, today: 6543 1222.

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed from Friday 5th at 5:30pm for the King’s Birthday long weekend.

If you need prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates, or a check-up before the long weekend, please contact us to make an appointment as soon as possible.

For emergencies, call 000 or contact Muswellbrook Hospital on (02) 6542 2000.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 👑

RSV vaccines are now available at Brook Medical Centre.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious illness in older adults and vulnerable people, particularly during winter.

RSV vaccination are free for eligible patients, including:
• People aged 75 years and over
• Aboriginal people aged 60 years and over
• Pregnant women between 28–36 weeks of pregnancy

The RSV vaccine helps protect against severe illness, hospitalisation and complications from RSV infection.

If you are in an eligible age group or would like more information, please contact Brook Medical Centre to book your vaccination appointment.

For more information about the NSW RSV Prevention Program visit: NSW Health RSV Prevention Program

Looking after your health is easier with a range of services available right here at Brook Medical C.

With a team of 21 GPs, including 10 full-time and 11 part-time doctors, we’re proud to provide comprehensive healthcare for the Muswellbrook community.

We’re also proud to offer visiting allied health professionals including:
• Dietitian
• Psychologist
• Hearing Australia
• Hunter Valley Audio

We also have convenient on-site services available, including:
• Laverty Pathology
• Muswellbrook Diagnostic Imaging for X-rays, ultrasounds and CT imaging

Our goal is to make accessing healthcare as simple and convenient as possible for our community. To learn more about the services available or to book an appointment, visit our website or contact our friendly team.

Protect your little ones this flu season with the FREE nasal flu vaccine at Brook Medical Centre for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years.

✔ Quick and painless
✔ No injection needed
✔ One simple spray into each nostril

The nasal flu vaccine contains weakened influenza viruses that safely help your child’s immune system learn how to fight the real flu virus. It does not cause or spread influenza.

Even if your child sneezes afterwards, the vaccine is absorbed quickly and still works effectively.

The nasal spray provides protection just as well as the flu injection and helps build your child’s immunity before flu season peaks. Full protection develops around two weeks after vaccination.

Contact Brook Medical Centre on 65431222 to book your child’s flu vaccine appointment today.

Heart Week: Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Heart Week is a timely reminder that looking after your heart starts earlier than you might think.

Understanding your risk of heart disease is an important step toward protecting your long-term health. Some risk factors—such as age, sex, and family history—are beyond your control. However, many others can be managed with the right support and lifestyle choices.

That’s where your GP can help.

By discussing your personal and family history with your doctor, you can gain a clearer picture of your heart health and identify steps to reduce your risk. Small changes—like improving your diet, staying active, managing stress, and keeping on top of blood pressure and cholesterol—can make a big difference over time.

This Heart Week, take the first step:
Book an appointment with your GP and start a conversation about your heart health today.

Take this online quiz to check on your Heart Health.

Colour in your own healthy heart

At Brook Medical Centre, we’re proud to stand together this month to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis—a condition that impacts many individuals and families in our community and beyond.

Throughout May, we’re shining a light on the importance of early diagnosis, ongoing care, and supporting those living with CF. Every conversation, every shared story, and every bit of awareness helps make a difference.

Join us in spreading the word, showing support, and helping create a future where everyone with cystic fibrosis can breathe easier.

We pay our respects to the Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation.

On Anzac Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who have defended our freedoms, and we remember those who gave their lives in service.

In recognition of Anzac Day, Brook Medical Centre will be closed from Saturday 25 April and will reopen on Tuesday 28 April at 8:30am.

In case of Emergency, please call 000 or Muswellbrook Hospital on 65422000

Lest We Forget.

Did you know today is International Moment of Laughter Day?

At Brook Medical , we love simple, powerful ways to support your health—and laughter is one of them!

A genuine laugh isn’t just fun—it’s good medicine. It helps increase oxygen flow, releases feel-good endorphins, reduces stress, and can even support your immune system. In a busy world, taking a moment to laugh can make a real difference to your mood and overall wellbeing.

This day is a gentle reminder to pause, find the lighter side of life, and share a laugh with those around you. Whether it’s watching a funny show, swapping jokes with a friend, every laugh counts.

So today, take a moment for yourself—smile, laugh, and enjoy the health benefits that come with it. Your mind and body will thank you!