Here at Manly Village Medical we respect and support our teenage patients’ right to privacy. We want to ensure teenagers are empowered to make choices about privacy around their healthcare. As GPs, we have a duty of care to ensure you have access to information which will inform you about choices relating to My Health…
“Before I became a doctor, I was a nurse. I distinctly remember working in the Emergency one morning and being asked to keep a ‘special eye’ on one of my patients. The patient was a lovely elderly woman with dementia. In her younger years – she had been the Medical Director of the Hospital –…
Two Greek Girls Cooking proudly present a world first – The Mediterranean Diet Expo! A day for all Australians to understand the unique advantages of the traditional Mediterranean food and lifestyle for health and wellbeing. Learn how to COOK – EAT – LIVE for chronic disease reduction in our community, by following the easy and…
Patients have told us that our extended hours are convenient. Many of our patients cannot attend between 8am and 6pm and have busy weekends, so seeing a doctor either early in the morning or in the evening after the busy day has worked well for them. Therefore, we have further extended our hours to give…
Many things make us tired in our busy lives. Low iron in our body is a common cause, with women being more affected than men. Low body iron, called ‘Iron Deficiency’, can leave us feeling tired, irritable and unable to concentrate. Some people can also experience poor memory and have dizzy spells. There are many…
Getting sick when travelling or working can be disrupting, annoying, and very expensive. While some illnesses come and go quickly without leaving a trace, some illnesses have the potential to cause significant harm. When considering your holidays or work assignments abroad, it important to consider factors that influence your risks: where you are going (specific…
One of the things I find most challenging about being a GP, is convincing patients to consider the consequences of their health choices now on their future selves. Would you warn your past self of anything if you had the chance? Dr Dale Garred 1 in 20 Australians have diabetes. Dr Dale Garred goes through…
Dr Dale Garred, one of our female GP’s at MVM explains what to expect around the time of Menopause and what you can do to help manage your symptoms… “Since having my second baby, I have unfortunately suffered from postpartum night sweats. The experience has given me a new appreciation for the terrible time that…
Children are protected against some but not all strains of Meningococcal disease through vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule. Dr Dale Garred, discusses Meningococcal disease and the vaccines that are currently available to provide protection against it. “Since becoming a mum, I now truly appreciate the overwhelming need we have as parents to protect our…
Now Available! Dr Dale Garred, our new female GP at Manly Village Medical tells you everything you need to know about this year’s Flu Vaccine including information about the new free immunisation program for children. What is ‘The Flu’ The Flu (or Influenza) is an illness caused by infection of the body’s cells with type of…
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