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New Member to the Team
Dr. Pond returning to the Practice
Visiting the Isle of Man in 2010? The reciprocal health care agreement between the Isle of Man and the UK ends on 31st March 2010. Stomach AcheMost attacks of stomach pains are not serious and are usually caused by indigestion or wind. If the pain increases in intensity you should consult your doctor. Chicken Pox Chicken pox is a relatively harmless illness that mainly affects children. However, the virus can remain dormant in the body and cause shingles in adulthood. Fungal infections of the skinFungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection. Head Lice Do you remember the nit nurse who came to school regularly and pulled your hair about? |
We are a Research Practice
Our patients are able to take part in high quality research on Evening Surgeries
Travel Clinic
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. 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. 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. |
Marie Groves has joined us as a new Practice Nurse in the Team.
Dr. Jen Pond is back at the practice, replacing Dr. Clare
Evening appointments with the doctor are available on Monday and Thursday.
We run a Travel Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday at
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