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Flu vaccines are available at our SmartClinics Family medical centres. Please note that you do not need to choose which...

We all know to book in with a GP when we’re injured, unwell, or have an ongoing chronic condition.  GPs...

Are your child’s vaccinations up to date? Stepping into a new year is the perfect time to review and update...

Did you know that every two minutes, someone loses a loved one to cervical cancer? But did you also know...

When it comes to skin cancer, there are multiple types that can develop and with ranging levels of severity. These...

2024 EKKA public holiday is Wednesday, 14 August The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most loved annual...

Many SmartClinics Family Medical Centres are now implementing a range of new initiatives to improve healthcare access and continuity of...

Need to see a GP over the Easter long weekend? All SmartClinics Family Medical Centres that are not listed below...

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN If you would like to register with MyMedicare and choose our clinic as your preferred medical...

Many GPs in our network have additional training and experience in sexual health medicine. You may not require a specialist...

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. In Australia, most skin cancers are caused...

Influenza, also known as the flu, is a disease that can be really serious, causing hospitalisation and sometimes death. Every...

Hi Windsor Patients, It is our greatest pleasure to inform you all that we will be commencing our rebuild and...

The efficiency and effectiveness of telehealth appointments rose to the forefront of general practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic with the...

What is medicinal cannabis? Medicinal cannabis is a treatment derived from cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. What are cannabinoids?...

Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine? The SmartClinics Family Medical Centres below provide COVID-19 vaccines. Please read the list...

A Holter monitor is a monitor you can wear on your waistband with electrodes that attach to your skin to...

Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in Australia, and yet it is one of the least talked about....

Queensland-based SmartClinics, and Adelaide’s Better Medical have combined this week to become the fifth-largest general practice platform in the country,...

Here are 5 other ways you can support Movember this November… Every November, Movember fundraisers around the world aim to...

You probably know someone who has diabetes, but there are many common myths about this disease, so we want to...

Checking your poo while in the loo could save your life. Changes in your toilet habits can be early signs...

The history of the flu virus The flu is a fascinating subject. Most Australians are exposed in one way or...

Spring is a beautiful time of year, yet it brings with it a grave threat: pollen. For many of us,...

When you spend enough time working around doctors and their patients, you hear a lot of very interesting bits and...

Prostate checks are a part of life for most adult men. It’s a necessary step to ensure that you stay...

Patients often find themselves waiting weeks or months to see an endocrinologist in Brisbane. It’s a busy market with limited...

Getting a vasectomy is a big decision, so it’s important that you have all the facts. We’ve thrown together a...

It’s natural to be concerned about changing behaviour in your children. As our children grow, their personalities begin to emerge,...

Author: Dr Sir-Kit Leong graduated from the University of Aberdeen in the UK in 2005. He spent his general practice...

Be Medicinewise Week 20-26 August 2018 Author: Dr Sir-Kit Leong, SmartClinics Clayfield Each year more than 230,000 Australians are hospitalised...

Author: Dr Jeffrey Wang MBBS, FRACGP, HBV S100 Prescriber 28 July is the world Hepatitis day It is a timely reminder...

What is it? My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. You can control what goes into it and...

When you see your GP and request a health check, have you ever wondered what it entails? As part of...

The World Health Organization has warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health today. Antibiotic...

SmartClinics Family Medical Centres is pleased to announce the acquisition of Medplus Medical Centres.  The Medplus Group is well respected...

Early warning signs of Dementia. AUTHOR: Dr Sir-Kit Leong In my years of general practice, I have witnessed how dementia...

A recent study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne has found that long-lasting tolerance to peanuts can be...

Have you ever wondered if you need a ‘health check-up’ even though you’re feeling healthy? We interviewed Dr Sir-Kit Leong,...

1 September 2017 SmartClinics Taigum Family Medical Centre increased its community health credentials today when the practice received a national...

We’re proud to say that Toowong Medical Centre has recently joined SmartClinics and each of the six Toowong Doctors will...

SmartClinics’ newest Family Medical Centre is on track to open its doors this August. The Mango Hill and Northlakes Doctors...

Everyone has a restless night from time to time, and there are a number of reasons why this may occur....

We’re proud to have received excellent feedback from the University Industry Placement Officer who advised our students have found the...

In order to provide maximum protection to every infant, it is recommended by the Queensland Government Department of Health that...

Planning an overseas holiday is exciting! It’s important that you are well prepared before you go to keep your travels...

Author: DR SCOTT HORSBURGH, ANNERLEY Do you have moles and freckles? Most of us do. They usually appear during childhood...

Our country’s ageing population and our changing lifestyle has led to chronic disease becoming so common, that it is now...

AUTHOR: Dr Jacqui Kelly MBBS, FRACGP As a GP with a special interest in women’s and children’s health, I’m often asked...

It’s natural to experience feelings of anxiety throughout your lifetime; however, the level and frequency of anxiety differs from person...

How many hours in your typical day is spent sitting? Many of us, especially when we’re at work, are glued...

Most of us know that high cholesterol is bad for our health. It can lead to a build-up of artery-clogging...

Staying true to the unique SmartClinics brand, SmartClinics Windsor Medical Centre will make a statement with bright colours, new textures...

More Brisbane residents can now access quality healthcare and experience a new and improved relationship with their GP, as SmartClinics...