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Blogs

Our Sandstone Healthcare team write blog articles to help inform and educate our community, and pass along our knowledge and expertise.

We love putting our heads together to exchange questions, learnings and expertise, and share the best of what we find.

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Tradies, Your Health Matters Too: A GP’s Guide for Tradies National Health Month

Most tradies push through pain until it affects work or home life. This GP's guide looks at the health issues we see most often in tradespeople, from back strain to fatigue and mental load, and explains when it's time to get checked.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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When stroke strikes, be a F.A.S.T. hero

A stroke can happen without warning. Learn the F.A.S.T. signs, why acting quickly matters, and how your GP can help you understand and reduce your stroke risk.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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The Menopause Conversation Australia Has Been Waiting For

Australia's first national menopause campaign has sparked a much-needed conversation, and new Medicare items make it easier to get the right support. Here's what perimenopause and menopause care looks like at Sandstone Healthcare Yeerongpilly.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Why Play Matters for Your Mental Health at Every Age

On International Day of Play, we look at what the evidence actually says about play and mental health across all ages - for children, adults, and families. Plus, why this is something worth talking to your GP about.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Men’s Health: What Australian Men Actually Need to Know

Men's Health Week runs every June. It’s a good time to check what gets ignored: blood pressure, cholesterol, mental health and bowel screening. One appointment at Sandstone Healthcare Yeerongpilly can cover it all.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Scoliosis: What a Curved Spine Actually Means for You 

Most people with scoliosis live full, active lives. Find out what a curved spine actually means, how it's assessed, and what treatment - if any - looks like.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Teaching Practice

We host junior doctors, medical students, and nursing students to help grow Australia’s health workforce. Learners see patients under close supervision from experienced GPs and nurses.

Your regular GP or nurse remains responsible for your care throughout. Many patients find it rewarding to contribute to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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