Closing the gap: Our commitment to improving the health of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community
GPs on Curzon is “helping to close the health gap” by providing expert health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Toowoomba Community. Providing Indigenous Health in Toowoomba Indigenous Australians are more likely to have chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases along with mental health issues. There is also a higher … Read more
Mental Health Wellness for Women
Good mental health means you’re at a stable state in your life and at ease to accomplish your personal goals. But, there can be many reasons such as trauma, a bad personal experience, and even sleep disorders that can contribute to your mental health worries. In Australia, mental illness is very common both for men … Read more
Don’t avoid vital medical care: Keep seeing your GP
Feeling a little banged up, under the weather, worse for wear, or frustrated by the Coronavirus crisis? Well, most of us have similar complaints. As we gradually start to return to our normal life, many of us are feeling the after effects of a worldwide crisis none of us had prepared for. Headaches, tiredness, feeling … Read more
Telehealth for Men’s Health: Start a conversation
Traditionally, men have never been good at talking about their health concerns, but now telehealth paves a way for men to begin difficult conversions without having to physically attend a clinic. In a recent Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) survey, it revealed patients are beginning to heed the message, understanding telehealth as an … Read more
Skin Cancer doesn’t care about Seasons
Skin cancer doesn’t care about seasons. Before something innocent becomes something serious make an appointment and see your GP. Read more about our skin cancer clinic services. For more information, call us at (07) 4633 9000 or book online for an appointment.
We are here for your mental well-being
Even as restrictions begin to ease, some in the community will begin to feel the knock-on of the pandemic and its effect on mental health. Some will have to deal with feelings of uncertainty, the loss of employment, the virus itself, even a general unease as we begin to readjust and try to get on … Read more
Don’t neglect your health during COVID-19
Such is the impact of coronavirus the federal government has warned many patients are neglecting existing health conditions or new health concerns. The primary care for patients remains our number one priority and we urge all patients not to allow COVID-19 to dictate the outcome of other health issues. Make an appointment to visit your … Read more
Influenza Vaccines Available
GPs on Curzon have Influenza vaccines available. We have government vaccines available for Children from the age of 6 Months to under 5 years, anyone 65 years and over and anyone with a qualifying chronic disease. We also have private vaccines available. The Australian Chief Medical Officer is still recommending everyone to have an influenza … Read more
Welcome Dr Peta Carriline back!
We are excited to have Dr Peta Carriline working with us again. Peta graduated Medicine at James Cook University in 2008, and subsequently completed her Fellowship of General Practice FRACGP in 2013. She holds a Diploma of Child Health and Family Planning National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Her special interests include Women’s Health … Read more