Did you know bowel cancer is one of the most common yet highly treatable cancers if caught early?
Unfortunately, many people ignore the warning signs due to embarrassment or thinking it won’t happen to them. Don’t wait — early detection saves lives.
Common symptoms to watch for include:
🩸 Changes in bowel habits (like looser or thinner stools)
🩸 Blood in your stool
🩸 Unexplained fatigue or weight loss
🩸 Persistent abdominal pain or swelling
If you’re 50–74 years old, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program makes it easy to test — they send a free kit straight to your door.
If you notice any symptoms or have a family history, speak to your GP without delay.
Let’s break the stigma and prioritize our health. Share this post to remind someone you care about to get checked! 💙
Protect yourself against Q Fever - especially if you work with livestock or in high-risk environments. 🐄
Our Q Fever Clinic offers screening and vaccination to help keep you safe.
Please call Plantagenet Medical to book in our next Q Fever Clinic.
📢 Phone Service Disruption Notice
We apologise for any inconvenience, but our phones at Plantagenet Medical are currently experiencing disruptions due to a widespread internet connectivity issue. This may cause calls to drop out or prevent calls from connecting.
If your enquiry is not urgent, we kindly ask that you try calling back tomorrow. For urgent medical concerns, please seek appropriate medical assistance.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while the issue is being resolved and will provide updates as soon as possible.
Thank you,
The Plantagenet Medical Team 💙
We’re now offering Flu Mist nasal spray for kids aged 2–11 this flu season.
You can book via our website or call one of our friendly team on 9892 1000 today.
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We’re now offering Flu Mist nasal spray for kids aged 2–11 this flu season.
You can book via our website or call one of our friendly team on 9892 1000 today.
automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/617/plantagenet-medical-mt-barker-6324/doctors/a/flu-vaccinatio...
Please note that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinic will NOT be running this Wednesday, 27 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Please note that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinic will NOT be running this Wednesday, 27 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Protect yourself against Q Fever - especially if you work with livestock or in high-risk environments. 🐄
Our Q Fever Clinic offers screening and vaccination to help keep you safe.
Please call Plantagenet Medical to book in our next Q Fever Clinic.
Please note that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinic will NOT be running this Wednesday, 27 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
🩺 Appointments available with Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman for THIS MONDAY 25th of May in our after-hours clinic! 🩺
To book please call our friendly reception team on 9892 1000, book online, or via our app AMS Connect (select afterhours consultation)
* Please note all appointments are to be privately billed and bank card details will need to be provided when booking *
🩺 Appointments available with Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman for THIS MONDAY 25th of May in our after-hours clinic! 🩺
To book please call our friendly reception team on 9892 1000, book online, or via our app AMS Connect (select afterhours consultation)
* Please note all appointments are to be privately billed and bank card details will need to be provided when booking *
We’re excited to welcome Grace to the team! 👋
Grace brings a wealth of experience, offering musculoskeletal management, dry needling, vertigo assessment and treatment, and tailored rehabilitation programs to support her patients’ individual needs.
Outside of the clinic, Grace enjoys hiking, cooking with local produce, and getting involved with local running clubs 🏃♀️
Head to our website or call (08) 9892 1000 to book an appointment with Grace for next week.
www.plantagenetmedical.com.au