🎉 Happy International Joke Day! 😄
Here’s a doctor-approved joke to brighten your day:
Patient: “Doctor, I think I’m invisible.”
Doctor: “Who said that?” 👀
A little laughter can be great medicine (just not a substitute for the real thing! 😉).
We hope this brings a smile to your day. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and laughter-filled International Joke Day! 💙
Dry July is a great opportunity to take a break from alcohol and focus on your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re participating for the full month or simply cutting back, even a short break can have benefits such as improved sleep, increased energy, better concentration, and overall wellbeing.
Many Australians also take part to raise funds for people affected by cancer, helping provide support services when they’re needed most.
If you’re thinking about making positive changes to your health, July is a great time to start. Small changes can make a big difference.
Need support with your health goals? Our team is here to help. Speak with your GP about healthy lifestyle changes, alcohol consumption, sleep, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can affect any part of the colon or rectum. It may also be referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer begins. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia, but early detection through regular screening can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
Wednesday 17th of June is Red Apple Day, Brook Medical Centre is helping raise awareness about bowel cancer prevention, screening, and the importance of early detection. The apple symbol used in bowel cancer awareness represents the message that detecting problems early can prevent serious illness and improve long-term health outcomes. Just as damage to an apple can be treated before it spreads further, bowel cancer found in its early stages is often highly treatable. Apples also serve as a reminder of the importance of a healthy diet, including fibre-rich foods that support bowel health.
Common symptoms may include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or persistent bloating. In some cases, bowel cancer may develop without noticeable symptoms, which is why routine screening is so important, particularly for people aged 45 and over or those with a family history of the disease.
At Brook Medical Centre, we encourage patients to speak with their doctor about bowel cancer screening, risk factors, and any ongoing digestive symptoms. Early diagnosis can save lives, and our team is here to provide support, guidance, and appropriate referrals when needed.
With a referral, Our General Surgeon Dr Clifton Washaya and our Surgeon Dr Sanjay Verma who can provide colonoscopy procedures when required. Colonoscopies are performed at Muswellbrook Hospital, ensuring patients have access to local specialist care and further investigation if needed.
Call us on 65431222 to book an appointment for a check up
A hearty and comforting winter meal, this Chicken & Vegetable Pot Pie is packed with tender
chicken, creamy sauce and colourful vegetables, topped with flaky golden pastry..
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
