Skin cancer is serious – don’t let sun damage cast a shadow on making happy...
Has red, raw, blistered or peeling skin caused you to regret a nice day out in the summer sun? Maybe after spending time at the beach, out on the water, in the garden or playing sport? Unfortunately,...
View ArticleNew doctors inject international experience
Two new doctors at Ochre Medical Centre Bruce bring a wealth of experience and stories from across “the ditch” – Dr Ric Chan comes from Malaysia via the UK and Dr Deirdre Clink comes from Scotland via...
View ArticleExpert team helping allergy sufferers
Canberra is often referred to as “the pollen capital of Australia”. We consistently have the longest and densest pollen season of any region in the country and, according to Canberra Allergy Clinic’s...
View ArticleYour gut could be telling you something important!
You may be aware of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and chances are you’ve received a free test kit in the mail if you’re over 45. The post Your gut could be telling you something...
View ArticleUnderstanding weight management as a medical condition
Dr Randee Gunaratne is on a mission. As an experienced GP at Ochre Medical Centre Bruce, she is focusing on the importance of viewing and addressing weight-related health issues as medical, rather than...
View ArticleOchre welcomes new Medicare funding announcements and emphasises the need for...
The Albanese Government has committed to make a new investment in Medicare to: Expand the current bulk-billing incentives to all Australians. Increase GP training places & incentives in order to...
View ArticleOchre Health welcomes federal Labor pledge to open 50 new Medicare Urgent...
The Ochre Health Group welcomes the announcement by the federal Labor Government that it will open 50 new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) by mid-2026 at a cost of around $644 million...
View ArticleAvoiding the flu is up to you!
Annual flu vaccinations protect families and communities from virus transmission and serious illness. Here are your key questions answered: Should my family and I get vaccinated against the flu? Yes,...
View ArticleStaying ahead in skin cancer, anti-ageing and family medicine
The new doctor at the Ochre Medical Centres in Bruce and Casey, Dr Moosa Salesianfarash, describes himself as a lifelong learner. The post Staying ahead in skin cancer, anti-ageing and family medicine...
View ArticleDo you love your heart?
Never miss a beat – talk to your doctor today about your risk and your eligibility for a Heart Health Check. An Australian experiences a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes! Over 2.5 million...
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