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Even in winter, the sun’s UV can catch you off guard! Whether you're surfing, walking, or just enjoying a morning tea outside, UV exposure is still a risk.

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Family Fair FUNdraiser – Ashmore City Join us for a special day to support David Angus from Ashmore Optical on his journey with brain cancer. David is a beloved member of the Ashmore City family and local from Ashmore.

In the realm of cancer care, the term “palliative care” often evokes mixed emotions.

Palliative care is about providing a compassionate and holistic approach to caring for individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses. It aims to enhance quality of life, helping people to maintain their independence and live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible.

It is often given to people with advanced cancer, but palliative care can be used at any stage when cancer is active.

If you or someone you know is affected by cancer and you’d like to talk, we are here. Call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 for our free, confidential telephone support service in each state and territory.

For more information about palliative care, visit https://palliativecare.org.au/ 🧡

Do you know the difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia? Now you do!👇

When you eat carbohydrates, they get broken down in your digestive system and absorbed into the blood as glucose (a type of sugar).

It's normal for your blood glucose levels to vary at different times during the day depending on whether you've eaten, or how active you are. 🥪🏃

But, if your blood sugar levels get really low (hypo) or really high (hyper) you can feel unwell. This is usually experienced by people with diabetes.

If you're experiencing a hypo, you should quickly eat something sugary like jellybeans or fruit juice to bring up your blood glucose levels.

When a person with diabetes experiences a hyper, they can manage this by exercising, avoiding sugary foods and taking their insulin (a hormone that takes glucose out of the blood and into your organs).

To learn more about glucose, insulin, and how they do their thing in your blood, check out episode 4 of our brand-new podcast, It Can't Hurt To Ask. 🎧

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on the Queensland Health YouTube channel, or take a look here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/newsroom/podcasts/it-cant-hurt-to-ask/blood-sugar

ℹ️ Source:
Healthdirect (2022). Hyperglycaemia
Healthdirect (2022). Hypoglycaemia

More than 70% of skin cancers are found by people themselves or by their loved ones. Get to know your skin and if you notice any changes, visit your GP as soon as possible.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3wr5VHA

From Joanne, "Only another survivor of stroke can understand what we go through.
It’s been 15 months since I walked into the local hospital saying, “I think I am having stroke.”
I was monitored for about an hour and told, "go home and come back for a CT scan in the morning."
Nothing was found on the scan, and I was again told, "nothing is wrong with you."
But I knew something was wrong, and I told the treating team so. I feel like I was hit over the head; I was told to see my GP.
I made an appointment with the next available GP. The GP knew as soon as he saw me that something wasn't right and insisted, I get an MRI.
I am forever grateful to that GP. The MRI revealed I had had two strokes. Read more on EnableMe: https://bit.ly/4dlwUoI

Did you know that Queenslanders have the highest risk of melanoma in the world, carrying a lifetime-estimated risk of 1 in 16 men and 1 in 24 for women? Every year in Australia, around 1,200 people die from skin cancer and melanomas. In fact, 95% of skin cancers are treatable if they are detected early. Book your skin check today. Phone 55394185.

Ashmore City Medical Centre Ashmore City Medical Centre is a doctors surgery and skin cancer clinic. We have a full time psycho

Cervical screening made simple View short animated videos answering questions about cervical screening including who should participate and what to expect.

We shall remember them. Have a wonderful Anzac Day everyone and reflect on our wonderful way of life.

Ashmore City Shopping Centre Ashmore City Shopping Centre offers a true community shopping experience! Shop Drakes, hair and beauty, health and well-being, specialty stores and more.

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International Women’s Day 8th March. Let’s celebrate inclusivity 2024.

When you are looking at placing a loved one into a residential aged care home, you may have plenty of questions. There are 10 very important questions to ask to ensure individual care needs can be met. Download more information -https://www.10questions.org.au/PDF/10%20Questions%20to%20ask%20-%20staffing.pdf

1. Is there a director of nursing?
2. Are Registered Nurses employed on site at all times?
3. Does the home currently have an approved exemption to the requirement to provide at least one Registered Nurse on site at all times?
4. How many nurses are employed on each shift?
5. Are Enrolled Nurses included within your staffing skill mix?
6. What is your overall star rating and what is the rating for the staffing component?
7. Will medications be administered by a nurse?
8. What minimum training do the Assistants in Nursing/Care workers/Care Service employees have and do they only provide direct care?
9. Do residents get cared for by the same staff each day?
10. Are there any plans to change the staffing arrangements in the future?

🌸 Ladies, it's time for a little self-care reminder!

There is now an option to self-collect your own cervical screening sample in a private space at your doctor, nurse, or health worker's room.
Regular screenings can detect changes early, preventing cervical cancer.

Your well-being matters 💖

Healthy Ageing activities on the Gold Coast When you have even one sign of frailty, you lose your ability to bounce back from illness or an accident. You’re at greater risk of falling and you’re more likely to end up in hospital or at a residential aged care home.

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful loyal patients. We will reopen on Wednesday 27th December.