Great news for all Australians! The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has lowered the eligible age for free screening from 50 to 45 years, starting July 1, 2024. This is a significant step forward in catching bowel cancer early when it is most treatable.
If you're reading this, you might be wondering if those frustrating symptoms you're experiencing could be PCOS. Or maybe you've just been diagnosed and you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. Either way, we've got you.
At Walker Street Doctors North Sydney, we understand that endometriosis affects every woman differently. Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive care that considers your unique symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals.
The Boostrix whooping cough vaccine is free, safe, and recommended in every pregnancy. Given between 20–32 weeks, it helps protect your baby from birth by passing on antibodies—shielding them during their most vulnerable first weeks of life. Here’s why we recommend it every time.
The flu vaccine is safe, free, and protects both you and your baby. Pregnant women are more vulnerable to severe influenza, but one quick vaccine can reduce your risk—and pass protective antibodies to your baby for their first six months of life. Here’s why we recommend it every pregnancy, at any stage.
Now available and free during pregnancy, the RSV vaccine Abrysvo® helps protect your baby from severe lung infections in their first six months of life. Learn why we recommend having it as close to 28 weeks as possible—and how one simple vaccine can offer powerful peace of mind.
Shingrix Immunisation: Protecting Against Shingles and Potentially Reducing Dementia Risk. Exciting News for Our Older Patients!
Did you know that the shingles vaccine sitting in our practice fridge could do more than just prevent a painful rash? Recent ground-breaking research suggests it might also help protect your brain health!
At Walker Street Doctors, we support healthcare that's smart, safe, and simple-and that includes giving our patients better access to their health information. That's why we want you to know about important changes coming to My Health Record, Australia's secure digital health summary.
If you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you already know how important it is to stay ahead of your health. What you might not know is that influenza can hit much harder and cause far more serious complications when you have diabetes.
At Walker Street Doctors North Sydney, we understand that our patients lead busy lives and sometimes need medical assistance while on the go. That's why we're excited to highlight our online service that makes managing your healthcare easier than ever - the HotDoc repeat script and referrals request feature!
At Walker Street Doctors, we understand that your time is precious and that you have much better things to be doing that waiting for a doctor. That's why we're proud that 35% of our consultations now take place via telehealth – a service we've refined to perfection.
At Walker Street Doctors, we've mastered the art of smooth 4-year-old check-ups after thousands of experiences with little patients. As healthcare providers who care for children as our "bread and butter" (and many of us as parents ourselves), we've learned exactly what works and what doesn't.
