Celebrating 10 Years Of Health

On July 20th, 2009 the new and updated Toowoomba Medical Centre was opened. Dr Peter Schindler and Jan Schindler spent much time ensuring that the…

Burn Risks Of Keeping Warm in Winter

The cooler months of the year may be a nice change to the soaring temperatures of summer, however, winter has its own kind of heat. According to the…

What Is A Serious Burn?

It is important to get any serious burns attended to immediately by a medical professional. 

Signs of a Serious burn include the following:

If the…

How To Treat A Minor Burn

It is important that any burns are treated immediately and in an appropriate manner.  Minor burns are able to be treated at home, but if you have any…

Fight Away The Winter Blues

Now that winter is here it’s time to remember to keep healthy.  Those cold and miserable days aren’t always fun, but there are ways to fight away the…

Shingles Vaccination

The shingles vaccine is a Government funded program for adults 70 years of age.  Until 2021, there is also a catch-up program for patients aged…

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Are you over 65?  Have you had your preventative Pneumococcal vaccination?  Not sure if you have had it lately, speak to one of our nurses on (07)…

What Are The Symptoms Of Cold & Flu

What’s the difference between a cold and the flu?  Both a cold and influenza virus (flu) are a respiratory illness, however the flu virus can be much…

Energy Intake

Everybody needs energy, but, how do we get it?  Energy is sourced from the food and drink we consume daily and is measured in either calories or…

Lung Health

Have you checked in with your lungs lately? Lung health is just as important as any other part of your body.  Early detection and diagnosis are…

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system which interferes with the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. This disease…

Measure Up – Bone Density Van

The Measure Up Bone Density Van will be visiting our practice from Monday 15th – Thursday 18th April 2019. 

This service is for patients over the…