Updates

13 Oct 2017

How To Manage Asthma

Asthma is a lung condition that can make it hard to breathe. Asthma doesn’t always cause symptoms, but can be triggered, causing an asthma attack or flare. When an asthma attack occurs, the patient’s airways become inflamed and narrowed, resulting in difficulty with breathing.WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA?The patient experiencing asthma symptoms may have a cough, wheeze, and chest tightness.WHAT ARE THE TRIGGERS FOR ASTHMA?Triggers for asthma are exposures that can bring on a patient’s symptoms. While everyone is different, common triggers are:-Cigarette smoke-Illness (cold or flu)-Stress-Pollens/plants-Animals (cats and dogs are common triggers)-Dust and mouldsHOW DO I KNOW IF...
1 Oct 2017

Terrigal Medical is open every day over the October long weekend

Terrigal Medical Centre will be open every day over the October long weekend.Saturday 30 September, 8 .30 am until 3 pmSunday 1 October, 8.30 am until 1.30 pmMonday 2 October, 8.30 am until 1.30 pm Please arrive 1 hour prior to the stated closing time. Saturday after 1 pm and all day Sunday after hours rates apply:  $89 for a standard consultation and the standard Medicare rebate is $49. Monday public holiday rates will apply: $105 for a standard consultation and the Medicare rebate on a standard after hours consultation is $49. Avoca Beach Medical Centre is closed on Monday 2 October and will...
9 Jun 2017

June Long Weekend

Terrigal Medical Centre will be open every day over the June long weekend: Saturday 10 June 2017                      8.30 am until 3 pmSunday 11 June 2017                         8.30 am until 1.30 pmMonday 12 June 2017                       8.30 am until 1.30 pm Please arrive 1 hour prior to stated closing time. Saturday after 1 pm and all Sunday after hours rates apply:  $89 for a standard consultation and the Medicare rebate is $49Monday public...
18 Dec 2016

Christmas Hours 2016

Terrigal Medical Centre is open every day over the  Christmas/New Year with the exception of Christmas Day:Saturday, 24 December, 8.30 am until 1 pmMonday, 26 December, 8.30 am until 1.30 pmTuesday 27 December, 8.30 am until 1.30 pmWednesday 28 to Friday 30 December – normal hours 8 am until 6 pmSaturday 31 December, 8.30 am until 1 pmSunday, 1 January , 8.30 until 1.30 pmMonday 2 January, 8.30 until  1.30On weekends and Public Holidays please arrive 1 hour before the stated closing time.Avoca Beach Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday, except for Public Holidays.
8 Nov 2016

Dietitian, Cathy Welsby

Cathy Welsby, an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and a member of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia (DAA) is now working here at Terrigal Medical Centre. Cathy completed a Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) in 2002, and has gained a great deal of clinical dietetics experience over the past 14 years working in a number of hospital and health services in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. Cathy is passionate about helping people work towards positive lifestyle choices using a holistic approach. Cathy works together with clients in providing a professional, friendly, approachable, and evidence-based dietetics service.Call 43...