Geelong Medical & Health Group News

COPD Awareness Month 2024: Understanding and Supporting Lung Health

November 1 2024

November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound impact on individuals and communities. This month-long observance emphasises educating the public about COPD, a chronic lung condition that restricts airflow, making it difficult to breathe. With early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, individuals with COPD...


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1 in 7 People Have IBS

April 4 2023

As April marks IBS Awareness Month, it is important to bring attention to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the impact it has on individuals and the healthcare system. IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the function of the colon, causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. It is estimated that around...


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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April 11 2022

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and Monday 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day.  During this month, Parkinson’s Australia is promoting the importance of identifying some of the lesser-known early warning signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s. ​ Often people only associate Parkinson’s with a tremor of the hands, trouble moving or walking and loss of balance.   However, it...


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