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On behalf of the team, we wish our patients and the local community a wonderful Christmas and safe New Year Thursday 24th Dec – Closing at 1pm Friday 25th Dec – CLOSED Saturday 26th Dec – CLOSED Sunday 27th Dec – CLOSED Monday 28th Dec – CLOSED Tuesday 29th Dec – Open Wednesday 30th Dec … Read more
App Now Available – On Line Bookings This free App is available to download NOW from the iTunes and soon from the Google Play store. The Mornington Medical Group App allows you to easily Book an Appointment, Contact the Medical Clinic, get directions to the Clinic, view Practice Info, After Hours Care details and Practice … Read more
National Skin Cancer Action Week – 15th – 21st November 2020 Each year Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists come together for National Skin Cancer Action Week. This is an important reminder to use sun protection and of the importance of early skin cancer detection for all Australians. Australia has one of … Read more
Thunderstorm Asthma Info Sheet What is thunderstorm asthma? Thunderstorm asthma can happen suddenly to people in spring or summer when there is a lot of pollen in the air and the weather is hot, dry, windy and stormy. People with asthma and/or hay fever need extra protection to avoid thunderstorm asthma between September and January … Read more
What you may not know about Lower Back Pain Overview Lower back pain is the most common cause of occupational disability in industrial society costing Australian’s an estimated 9.17 billion dollars per annum. Whilst episodes of significant lower back pain often commence around 35 years of age, we see patients of all ages in clinical practice. … Read more
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions have placed an enormous amount of strain on people and their mental health. This may mean that for some people they are facing these struggles for the first time and for others it could mean that they are not able to manage it as … Read more
2020 has been a difficult year – but let’s not forget our preventative health! October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women, with 1 in 8 women diagnosed by the time they are 85 years old. Risk factors for developing breast cancer include: Increasing age … Read more
Spring is here and with it comes hay fever season. In spring time the grass pollen season peaks between October and December so pollen exposure and hay fever will be increased as well as your asthma risk. Both hay fever and COVID-19 include respiratory symptoms and this can be confusing for us. What should you … Read more
Mornington Medical Group doctors are now able to send your prescriptions directly to your mobile phone. This means there is no requirement for a paper script. Simply take your unique QR code on your phone to your pharmacist and they can dispense your medication for you. Your doctor is happy to discuss your suitability for … Read more
