January 7, 2020
Serves: 4 Ingredients ¼ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon Mexican chilli powder 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g lean pork fillet, trimmed, halved 240g truss cherry tomatoes 8 small wholegrain tortillas ½ small red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 2 large carrots, shredded or grated […]
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January 7, 2020
Plants have to withstand the damaging effects of UV rays too, and to do this they produce their own built-in protection against oxidative damage, in the form of antioxidants. We can enjoy the benefits of these antioxidants by eating the plants! The antioxidants can then be deposited in our tissues and help to give us […]
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January 7, 2020
Heart health checks save lives. If you are 45 years or older (30 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) and have not had a heart attack or stroke, then you are eligible for a Heart Health Check with your GP. From the 1st of November this type of appointment is fully funded […]
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January 7, 2020
Anxiety in children can be difficult to manage, impacting social and emotional wellbeing and their ability to reach their full potential. Signs of anxiety in children may include stomach aches, headaches, rapid breathing, panic, avoidance, specific or situational stress and separation distress. Anxiety triggers are mostly environmental but can also have biological causes. The brain’s […]
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December 2, 2019
Pro Health Care is pleased to report that we have recently invested in some of the most sophisticated Heine equipment for dermatology. The equipment allows our doctors to quickly and accurately photograph and store images of suspicious lesions for future comparison. The ability to compare moles and other suspicious lesions over a period of time […]
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November 20, 2019
The majority of the population consult a physio when they have suffered an injury; however, at Pro Physio SA it is also our role to prevent injuries. In the professional sport setting this often involves a routine pre injury screening process. This can be performed systematically throughout various stages of the competitive season dependent on […]
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November 20, 2019
A plantar wart is most often a harmless skin growth. The only way warts can cause harm is if they are painful to walk on. A virus that manifests in the top layer of our skin, warts can cause skin cells to grow quickly and build into a hard lump protruding out of the skin, […]
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November 20, 2019
Meningococcal B Immunisation catch up program Expires 31 Dec 2019 Please check if your child is eligible, now is the time to book before funding runs out. What is the program? The State Government funded Meningococcal B (MenB) Immunisation Program commenced on 1 October 2018 and provides free meningococcal B vaccinations for eligible children and […]
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October 18, 2019
Pro Health Care is very pleased to welcome Dr Kristen Lochert to our Mitcham and Kidman Park Medical Centres. Dr Kristen Lochert is an Adelaide trained General Practitioner consulting from our Kidman Park Medical Centre every Tuesday and Friday, and from our Mitcham Medical Centre every Wednesday and Thursday. Dr Lochert is keenly interested in […]
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October 4, 2019
Pro Health Care Stirling are very excited to welcome Dr Katya Speight to our team of Family Doctors. Dr Katya Speight obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Flinders University in 1999. She has been a general practitioner in the Adelaide Hills since 1999 and joined Pro Health Care Stirling in 2019. […]
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September 26, 2019
Dr Spiro Doukakis is a Greek Speaking GP who consults at our Henley Beach and Dover Gardens Clinics. He has an interest in Paediatrics, Family Medicine and Urgent Care Medicine. He has been in general practice for over 25 years. Spiro undertook his medical training at The University of Adelaide graduating in 1988. He completed […]
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September 23, 2019
This flavourful Zesty Thai Noodle salad featuring cabbage salad with rice noodles and edamame is an easy and simple recipe and requires very little effort to create. Serves 8 Preparation time 30 mins Ingredients 1⁄2 cup edamame beans 500g packet of vermicelli rice noodles 200g coleslaw mix from supermarket, leave out the dressing 200g packet […]
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September 23, 2019
As podiatrists, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the physical development of the foot and leg from conception to birth and beyond. Many changes occur throughout the early stages of our life. An infant’s musculoskeletal make-up is very different to that of a young teenager and it is important to be aware […]
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September 23, 2019
Can men reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer? It turns out that making some simple changes to your diet can make a big difference. Rates of prostate cancer vary considerably around the world and diet plays a key role in this variability. A healthy diet and regular exercise help to achieve and maintain […]
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September 23, 2019
This article is based loosely on Erik Erikson’s theory of psycho-social development wherein human life progresses through eight stages. Each has developmental questions that need an answer and some have postulated that we cannot progress to the next stage until we have satisfactorily answered the previous one. The first years see rapid development, language is […]
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August 19, 2019
Home Medication Management Reviews are available to all Pro Health Care Clinics as part of an integrative measure to manage your health care between your GP and a Community Pharmacist. A Home Medication Management Review (HMMR) is when, on recommendation from your GP, a pharmacist will phone patients to enquire as to whether you would […]
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August 15, 2019
Intrauterine Devices include the progesterone IUD (e.g. Mirena) and Copper IUDs (Multiload and Copper T). Mirena does not contain oestrogen and therefore can be used in women who are not able to use, or experience side effects from oestrogen contraceptives, which includes the contraceptive pill. Mirena is also a first-line therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding, […]
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May 22, 2019
Pro Health Care is very excited to announce the opening of two new clinics: Pro Health Care Dover Gardens Located at 141 Sturt Road, Dover Gardens in the city of Marion, Pro Health Care has amalgamated with the former Sturt Road Family Clinic from the 1st April, 2019. We are excited to welcome the Dover […]
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May 22, 2019
Ingredients • 1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded • 250g broccoli, cut into florets • 125g cup microwaveable brown rice • 8 eggs • 1/3 cup (80ml) reduced-fat milk • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard • 150g peeled pumpkin, grated • ¼ cup (20g) finely grated parmesan • 4 cups baby spinach to serve Method Preheat […]
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May 22, 2019
Pro Health Care would like to congratulate Dr Patricia Montanaro who was recently awarded the Australian Medical Association’s South Australian Medical Educator Award for 2019. This is a prestigious award which recognises outstanding contribution as an educator and mentor for aspiring young doctors and General Practitioners. Dr Montanaro is a Clinical Director at our Norwood […]
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