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

5th Covid Booster Dose – UPDATE 2023

5th Covid Booster Dose – UPDATE 2023

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
Changes in Fees 1st March 2020

Changes in Fees 1st March 2020

The Madison Medical Practice St Ives has been embraced by the St Ives and greater communities for the past 2 years. We are very appreciative of the overwhelming support, however this in turn has been a major challenge for the team to provide and maintain our high medical standards and care that you have been
Dr XP Cheah

Dr XP Cheah

In accordance with our ongoing commitment to help train and shape the next generation of GPs, the Madison Medical Practice St Ives welcomes Dr XP Cheah who is in his final term to the team. Dr XP Cheah completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2014. XP completed his initial hospital training at
The St Ives Food, Wine and Lifestyle Festival 2019

The St Ives Food, Wine and Lifestyle Festival 2019

The Madison Medical Practice St Ives was proud to be apart of this years Rotary Club of Australia – Food, Wine & Lifestyle Festival that was held on Sunday the 8th of September 2019, Over 100 stalls where apart of the event, of which many were all local businesses. It was an early start setting up the […]
Dr Farah Abadi- GP Synergy Registrar

Dr Farah Abadi- GP Synergy Registrar

The Madison Medical Practice St Ives welcomes Dr Farah Abadi to our busy Practice as an Extended Skills GP Registrar. Farah is in her final placement of her GP program before becoming a Fellow of the College. She graduated in 2017 with MD and BMedSt from Queensland, and completed her internship and residency in Gosford
Using Probiotics?

Using Probiotics?

Have you been on antibiotics this winter? Have you considered taking probiotics to replenish your gut bacteria and improve your digestive health? Current research is revealing that our gut bacteria have a big influence on our body, especially the immune system. Adding in probiotics after antibiotic treatment through natural or synthesised forms has been shown
FIX THOSE FEET!

FIX THOSE FEET!

Often misunderstood health specialists, podiatrists are the lower limb health experts. They treat problems and conditions associated with the lower limbs, diagnosing the cause through a variety of assessments. From the most superficial fungal toenails to complex foot pain and plantar fasciitis, a podiatrist can assist with your battle against a variety of foot issues.
Vaccination Update January 2019

Vaccination Update January 2019

What changes have been made to the Vaccine Schedule Since July 2018, the Vaccination schedule for NSW has been changed for a number of Vaccines, our dedicated and experienced Nurse Immunisers at the Madison Medical Practice have been aware of the changes and have since implemented this government initiative to provide the best protection for
MyHealth Record

MyHealth Record

The Madison Medical Practice has received many questions and valid concerns from our patients regarding this Government initiative and whilst there has been serious questions raised over the protection of the type of patient data being held and who can access the information, we see it important that our patients have all the facts to
Asthma

Asthma

What is asthma? Maybe you or a member of your family have just been diagnosed with asthma or maybe you have been dealing with it for years. Asthma is a disease of the airways – which are the breathing tubes that carry air into our lungs. Sometimes it is harder for a person with asthma to
Living with Seasonal Allergies

Living with Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies—also called “allergic rhinitis” or “hay fever”—cause itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and scratchy throats in certain people whose immune systems are prone to allergies. The actual triggers that cause these symptoms may vary from season to season. The most common triggers are trees in the spring, and grass in the summer. All of
Weight Management Clinic

Weight Management Clinic

We understand losing weight can be difficult, your lifestyle is often the cause particularly with how fast paced our society has become in the 21stCentury. Increased work and family commitments with a general lack of activity has seen these obesogenic trends, and you are not alone; many Australians are facing this health challenge today. Dr