PRACTICE NEWS

Lets Look After Each Other

At Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres, we’re proud to care for our community with compassion and respect – and we ask for the same kindness toward our team.

Our staff work hard every day to provide the best possible care and support for our patients.

Please remember to treat our receptionists, nurses, and doctors with courtesy and understanding.

A little patience and kindness go a long way in helping us create a welcoming space for everyone.

Thank you for being part of our caring community.

– The LMC Team

Working outdoors in summer

It’s wise to exercise caution when working in hot weather conditions.

In Australia, we’re blessed with endless sunny days and blue skies, but when the temperature soars it can spell disaster for workers. “Heat is a hazard in many Australian workplaces, whether work is performed indoors or outdoors,” says the Safe Work Australia CEO. “Eliminating the hazard is the first priority for worker safety. Sometimes this may mean cancelling or rescheduling work for when there are cooler conditions.”

There’s Nothing Sweet About Vapes

Vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, work by heating a liquid into a vapour or aerosol that’s inhaled into the lungs. There are different types of vaping devices. These include disposable vapes which have a set number of puffs and rechargeable devices, which can be refilled with liquids.

Like tobacco, it’s illegal for children under the age of 18 to buy and use vapes. Research now suggests vaping can harm the developing brain due to their toxic chemicals like formaldehyde, heavy metals and propylene glycol. Read about the short and long term health impacts on the Queensland Government Vape Truths website.

Cold and Flu Season

Influenza (the flu) is a viral infection that causes fever and chills, sneezing, coughing and a sore throat.
The flu can be serious for some people, but if you are otherwise fit and healthy you usually don’t need to see a doctor.
The best way to prevent influenza is to have a flu vaccination every year.
Influenza can be diagnosed through a PCR test or a rapid antigen test (RAT).
You can treat the symptoms of mild flu by resting and drinking plenty of water.