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Why should you register for MyMedicare?
September 13, 2023

Why should you register for MyMedicare?

MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients and their main general practice and doctor and primary care teams. Why it is important  MyMedicare patients will have access to:  Greater continuity of care with your Amtan Medical Centre and Doctor who is focused on improving health outcomes…

What does a Dietitian do?
May 29, 2023

What does a Dietitian do?

 I’m sure you have asked yourself the same question, “What does a Dietitian do other than provide meal plans?”. You’re not alone. Dietitians are “a professional who applies the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations”. Let me clarify this…

GP Management Plan
March 8, 2023

GP Management Plan

A GP Management Plan (GPMP) can help people with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. A GPMP is a plan of action you have agreed with your GP. This plan: identifies your health and care needs; sets out the services to be provided by your GP; and lists the actions you can take to help manage your condition.Most importantly, your GP and nurse can support you to lower this risk.  A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. 

Book Your Heart Health Check 
March 8, 2023

Book Your Heart Health Check 

Do you know what your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is? Having a regular Heart Health Check with your GP will help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke.   Most importantly, your GP and nurse can support you to lower this risk.  A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. 

Cancer Awareness and Regular Screening 
March 8, 2023

Cancer Awareness and Regular Screening 

Early Detection and Screening – Cancer screening Saves Lives  Cancer screening saves lives. Screening is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs of cancer. It has never been more important to make sure your screening is up-to-date.  

Health Care Assessment and Medical Checkups Available at Amtan
February 1, 2022

Health Care Assessment and Medical Checkups Available at Amtan

Health Care Assessment and Medical Checkups at Amtan The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease. This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and your doctor and nurse can support you by: Chronic Disease Management Care Plan Anyone who has a…

Heart Health Check and Skin Cancer Check Available
February 1, 2022

Heart Health Check and Skin Cancer Check Available

Time to book a Heart Health Check If you’re 45 and over, or 30 if you’re of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check Today. 1.4 million Australians have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Many are unaware of this risk….

Amtan’s Community News Update on COVID
October 7, 2021

Amtan’s Community News Update on COVID

Amtan’s Community News Update on COVID Amtan Launches Queensland’s First Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Through, Live on National TV Thank you to all the media teams for talking to us and helping raise the awareness of the Amtan Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Through Pop Up Clinic, the most convenient way to get your entire family...

Queensland’s First Pfizer COVID-19 Drive Through Vaccine Clinic
October 6, 2021

Queensland’s First Pfizer COVID-19 Drive Through Vaccine Clinic

Amtan Medical Centres launches Queensland’s first Pfizer COVID-19 Drive Through Vaccine Clinic at Pimpama, Gold Coast. Are you looking for a Pfizer Vaccine near you? You can make an appointment and simply Drive Through to 36 Creek St, Pimpama and our friendly doctors and nurses will be there to get your vaccine while you relax…

GOLD COAST MEDICAL CENTRES TRIAL WORLD LEADING TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT HEART FAILURE EARLIER
March 19, 2021

GOLD COAST MEDICAL CENTRES TRIAL WORLD LEADING TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT HEART FAILURE EARLIER

Gold Coast based Amtan Medical Centres have trialled a heart scanning device which it believes will revolutionise the early detection of heart failure. Amtan, which has eight general practice clinics on the Gold Coast, was the only general practice in Australia invited to join the trial in 2020, with other trials being conducted in a…