Clinic News

Keep up to date with the news at Jasper Health and health-related topic issues. 

New small group exercise classes at Jasper Health

General Strength Our exercise class focusses on improving general strength using functional movements while promoting health and is a fun social opportunity. This is an ideal way to improved strength, endurance, cardiovascular health, bone and joint strength, balance, energy levels, decrease stress and improve mood and also promotes weight loss.

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Thunderstorm asthma community information session

Thunderstorm asthma is the phenomenon where a large number of people develop asthma symptoms over a short period. In November 2016, a thunderstorm triggered an unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event in metropolitan Melbourne and Geelong. It caused significant demand on both Ambulance Victoria and hospital emergency departments — and sadly may

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Influenza

INFLUENZA There has been an exceptional amount of people diagnosed with Influenza in recent months. As stated by the Department of Health, a person will usually develop signs and symptoms of Influenza within one to three days after being infected by the virus. If you suspect you have Influenza, you

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Welcome Dr Tian Tu

We welcome our new GP Registrar Tian Tu to Jasper Medical. Tian will be consulting full-time until February 2018, while he continues his advanced training in career general practice.

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Can you help the patient by backdating a referral?

GPs often feel caught in the middle when this scenario arises. They can feel an obligation to help their patient who will otherwise be left out of pocket without a current referral. However, there is no leeway in this situation. It is unlawful to backdate a referral and GPs should

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Welcome back Dr Maryallan Girolami!

Jasper Medical is pleased to announce that Dr Maryallan Girolami will be returning on a part-time basis from the 20th of June. Our online bookings are open two weeks in advance, meaning you can book online for Dr Girolami from the 6th June. Please contact our reception staff if you

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My Health Record

My Health Record is a free Australian Government initiative which allows you to manage your health information online. Your doctor, specialist, or hospital can then look up this record to assist in providing you with the best quality care. Once you sign up, you can allow health providers to add

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Welcome to our New Doctors!

Jasper Medical is pleased to welcome two new doctors to our practice for the next six months, Dr Meg Jordan & Dr Laura Lamb. Dr Jordan will be consulting full-time Monday-Friday and one Saturday per month, and Dr Lamb part-time on Monday, Friday, and one Saturday per month. Please call

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Breastfeeding Newborns

These days, few women have had the opportunity to observe a wide range of other women breastfeed, and can have certain expectations of what breastfeeding is like. Babies grow at different rates, have growth spurts at different times, and their calorie needs change on a daily basis. Your body is

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