Category Archives: General

December 2024 – January 2025 Newsletter

Understanding Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year.

 

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Vitamin B6

As the wellness trend continues to surge, millions worldwide have incorporated over the counter vitamins into their daily routines. While vitamin supplements are generally safe when consumed as directed, excessive intake can lead to adverse side effects.

 

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Keeping Children engaged During School Holidays

School holidays offer a great opportunity for children to relax and enjoy a break from structured learning, but keeping them engaged and productive can be challenging for parents. Balancing free time with structured activities can help ensure they stay busy, learning new things, and enjoy themselves.

 

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New Years Resolutions: A Fresh Start

New Years resolutions offer a chance to set fresh goals and make positive changes. Each January, millions of people commit to resolutions, whether it's to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking, or focus on personal growth. These reflect our desire to start the new year on a positive note, motivated by a sense of renewal and self improvement.

 

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Overindulging at Christmas Time

Christmas is a time for celebration, good food, and quality time with loved ones. However, the holiday season often brings an abundance of rich foods, sugary treats, and indulgent drinks that can lead to overindulgence. While enjoying festive food is part of the holiday spirit, consuming too much can leave you feeling sluggish, bloated and unwell.

 

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Classic Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

 

 

 

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Christmas 2024

Its almost that special time of the year again, a time to reflect on what a big, fast year we’ve had and to enjoy time with our families and friends.

Christmas Hours

Christmas is the joy

joy in all the eyes

Christmas is my family

to love, to share, to help

Christmas is the peace, 

peace and care for others.

Christmas is the hope

in an even better world

Merry Christmas from our BMC Family

While you are in Brook Medical Centre this year, your children are encouraged to find our Elf on the Shelf.

Mr and Mrs Elf is back this year and are already having lots of fun each night. If your children can spot our Elves while they are in the surgery, they will get a little surprise bag. Please help them join in the fun with our cheeky Elves.

 

 

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Breast Cancer – Food Stall Fundraiser

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 24th 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

 

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October – November Newsletter 2024

Connecting With Your Teenager

Social Distancing has meant parents and teens are being forced to spend more time together. The stereotype of the teenager is either a monosyllabic boy or girl behind a slammed-shut bedroom door.

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How to prevent the spread of colds and flus

Despite passing the worst of the season, winter cold and flu viruses have not disappeared. In fact, the 2024 season peaked later than that of 2023 according to new data from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS). which noted a peak in June and July as opposed to May in 2023.

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Dry Eye

The eyes need constant lubrication, which is provided by the tear glands.

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Orl Thrush

Thrush, caused by the fungus Candida albicans, can affect different parts of the body, most commonly the genitals, and the mouth and throat. Oral thrush typically causes white plaques in the mouth and throat, which may be surrounded by redness. It is not painful.

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How to manage Stress

Stress is claimed to be the scourge of the 21st century. Economic pressure has added to this for a lot of society, as does the days of social media.

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Stir Fry Pork and Snake Beans

Recipe of the month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

Finders Keepers – Kompanero Handbag valued at over $370

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

Goat Fitness Scone – Voucher

Beauty Co – $30 Voucher

Dominoes – 10 x Vouchers

Royal Hotel – $50 Voucher

Repco – Car Care Bucket

Nails Time – $20 Voucher

Sienna Jean Hair and Beauty – $30 Voucher

Chemist Warehouse – Gift Pack

Dimmocks Meats Aberdeen – $50 Voucher

Stronghold Pilates Scone – 2 x Session Vouchers

Pet Medical – Pet Gift Bucket

Anytime Fitness – 3 month Membership

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:

 

 

 

 

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This September we are being Body Kind

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Asthma Awareness Week 2024

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Jersey Day 2024

Today on Jersey Day 2024 we are wearing our Jersey’s to raise awareness for Organ and Tissue donation.
Today is a great time to discuss with your family, your wishes about donating your organs. Up to 7 lives can be saved with organ donation.
You can also register your wishes via the link below.
https://www.jerseyday.com.au/register-to-become-an-organ-donor/
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Supporting Ronald McDonald House – Donation Day

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

 

 

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