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New Partner for the Westbank Practice
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Partner joining the Practice, Dr Toh Wong. He may well be known to many of you already as he has previously worked for us as a Locum. He is well liked and respected within the Practice.
Evening Surgery FluMost people will have had the 'flu at some point. It is a very unpleasant experience but most people recover. Fungal infections of the skinFungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection. Sunburn Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun. German MeaslesGerman Measles is infectious from two days before the rash appears, until the rash disappears in about four or five days from that date. MumpsMumps is infectious from two or three days before the swelling appears until eight or ten days after that date. |
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Healthy bowels Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut. Weight loss The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing. Healthy eating Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. Osteoporosis and diet Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones. |
The Practice is pleased to announce the start an evening surgery for working patients. Appointments are available by prior booking only with your GP. This surgery is also designed for ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Our flu clinics in early October 2007 were well attended and ran very smoothly. During November we set up extra flu clinics at both surgeries for those patients who were unable to attend in early October. Find out if you are eligible for a flu jab and check the times of our vaccination sessions. 
Please note the length of a standard doctors appointment is 10 minutes. As a practice we offer longer appointments for more complex consultations including gynaelogical examinations, and more than one problem. 
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