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Discover the latest health news, practice updates, and wellness insights from our team at Madison Medical Practice Hornsby. Our dedicated healthcare professionals share valuable information to help you stay informed about important health topics, new services, and achievements within our practice community.

Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

Please note that all Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from the 25th of December until 8.00am on 2nd of January 2024. In the event of a medical emergency please call 000 or present to your local hospital emergency departments. On behalf of all the staff and contracted GPs and Allied

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Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing

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Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

Dr Jung Yoon Huh When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, there is more than a healthy lifestyle and folic acid. Apart from a standard set of blood tests to check for women’s immunity to certain diseases that can cause significant deformities and for possible underlying conditions such as diabetes or iron deficiency, there is […]

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Feb. 25, 2023

Allergic rhinitis

Dr Michael Shen, MBBS MPH FRACGP Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a common allergic reaction affecting up to 30% of the Australian population. It is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to environmental allergens such as house dust mites, grass pollens, tree pollens and animal dander. In this article, […]

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Feb. 8, 2023

Happy Gut Health Month!

Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all about the gut microbiome?

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Feb. 5, 2023

The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby welcomes Dr Christopher Vartuli

MD, GP Registrar, Dip. Child Health The Madison Medical Practice welcomes Dr Christopher Vartuli to the Hornsby team. Chris is currently undertaking his 3rd year of GP training beginning 6th of February for the next 6 months. Chris graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2018 and completed his hospital training at Concord and

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a generic system that helps our body activate a response to deal

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Nov. 30, 2022

Is it Menopause?

Dr Denise Huang, Director of The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby explains. Did you know that you don’t need a blood test to diagnose menopause? The word “menopause” refers to the final menstrual period a woman experiences and is diagnosed when a woman has had no periods for 12 consecutive months. The average age of menopause

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Mar. 20, 2020

5th Covid Booster Dose – UPDATE 2023

ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received: All adults aged 65 years and over Adults aged 18-64 years who […]

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Frost-covered red berries on evergreen branches in winter

Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

Please note that all Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from the 25th of December until 8.00am on 2nd of January 2024. In the event of a medical emergency please call 000 or present to your local hospital emergency departments. On behalf of all the staff and contracted GPs and Allied

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Medicare and MyMedicare logos representing Australian government healthcare registration

Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing

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Newborn baby's tiny feet cradled in parent's hands during early infant care

Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

Dr Jung Yoon Huh When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, there is more than a healthy lifestyle and folic acid. Apart from a standard set of blood tests to check for women’s immunity to certain diseases that can cause significant deformities and for possible underlying conditions such as diabetes or iron deficiency, there is […]

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Child with allergies sneezing into tissue surrounded by white flowering branches

Feb. 25, 2023

Allergic rhinitis

Dr Michael Shen, MBBS MPH FRACGP Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a common allergic reaction affecting up to 30% of the Australian population. It is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to environmental allergens such as house dust mites, grass pollens, tree pollens and animal dander. In this article, […]

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Digital illustration of digestive system with glowing network overlay, representing gut health and gastrointestinal wellness

Feb. 8, 2023

Happy Gut Health Month!

Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all about the gut microbiome?

View All News

Feb. 5, 2023

The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby welcomes Dr Christopher Vartuli

MD, GP Registrar, Dip. Child Health The Madison Medical Practice welcomes Dr Christopher Vartuli to the Hornsby team. Chris is currently undertaking his 3rd year of GP training beginning 6th of February for the next 6 months. Chris graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2018 and completed his hospital training at Concord and

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Stressed woman at desk surrounded by multiple demands, holding her head with hands

Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a generic system that helps our body activate a response to deal

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Smiling female healthcare practitioner in pink top at medical consultation

Nov. 30, 2022

Is it Menopause?

Dr Denise Huang, Director of The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby explains. Did you know that you don’t need a blood test to diagnose menopause? The word “menopause” refers to the final menstrual period a woman experiences and is diagnosed when a woman has had no periods for 12 consecutive months. The average age of menopause

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Digital illustration of immune system cells and virus particles, representing immunisation and vaccine response

Mar. 20, 2020

5th Covid Booster Dose – UPDATE 2023

ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received: All adults aged 65 years and over Adults aged 18-64 years who […]

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