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June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,336 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early.While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old.

296 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week (15,352 people a year).

☀️ Sun Safety Fact: The sun can do damage to your skin, even if you can’t see it 👀

Sun damage is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, not temperature ❄️ A cool, overcast day can have similar UV levels to a warm, sunny day. UV radiation can also get through some clouds 😮

If you’re feeling as thirsty as a camel 🐫 it could be a sign of dehydration. Remember to keep up your fluids 🚰
👉 Men should drink ten cups of water each day (2.6 litres)
👉 Women should drink 8 cups of water each day (2.1 litres)

World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world.

The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis and treatment of lupus, and better epidemiological data on lupus globally.

Happy Birthday Dr Imalka!

Covid Vaccination starts at ELMWOOD Medical Centre.

Fully Bulk-billed Medical Centre

We are accepting New patients and have opened waiting lines for Covid Vaccination for our patients.

Please call to book your appointment on 02 6056 2011 and to see one of our GP’s

291 Beechworth Rd, Wodonga,3690.