Geelong Medical & Health Group News

May 31st World NO Tobacco Day 2025

May 22 2025

  This year’s theme is Bright Products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal Appealing flavours, but hidden dangers. Shameless manipulation of our children for industry profit. Every day, the tobacco and nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics to hook a new generation of users and keep existing ones. Keep the industry out. An...


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World Cancer Day: United by Unique

February 3 2025

    Every February 4th, people around the world unite for World Cancer Day—a day not only for raising awareness but also for championing a new, people-centred approach to cancer care. This year’s theme, “United by Unique” (2025-2027), puts people right at the heart of the fight, reminding us that every cancer journey is as...


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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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