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Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children will no longer be allowed to enrol them in child care with the “conscientious objector” option scrapped from January 2018. Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said the new rules will reduce the risk of children contracting potentially deadly diseases such as whooping cough and meningococcal. “The NSW Government…

Greenmeadows Medical is helping headspace Port Macquarie in supporting ‘Mind Your Art’ competition as part of Mental Health Month in October. This is an unique art competition and gives all entrants the opportunity to have their artwork displayed at the Glasshouse for the month of October. There are a variety of prizes and entry categories…

At the end of the day, you are doing something for the community, to help the community and make the world a little bit better. – Meg Cameron Read More >> http://www.portnews.com.au/story/4868363/meg-cameron-named-regional-volunteer-of-the-year-winner-videos/?cs=257

Did you know Dr Dean is a Doctor by day and a weightlifter by weekend?

As mentioned in the attached article the Hannons found themselves far away from their home and their lives. Their income has been put on hold as they continue caring for baby Lochlan in Newcastle. We at Greenmeadows Medical have placed a donation box on our counter for anyone who may be able to help this…

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Here are some handy tips to protect yourself and others from sharing these with family and friends.

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Herpes-zoster (Shingles) is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. The shingles rash occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus is reactivated in the nerve tissue, causing inflammation of the nerves. Sometimes pain in the affected region can be severe and prolonged. Once you have…