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Discover the latest health news, practice updates, and wellness insights from our team at The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge. Our dedicated healthcare professionals share valuable information to help you stay informed about important health topics, new services, and achievements within our practice community.

May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D By Dr. Kawisha Arander General Practitioner (BMed MD FRACGP MPH DCH) With shorter days and colder nights, autumn and winter brings with it a range of health challenges. Not only it is harder to keep up with exercise, avoid the seasonal cold and

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Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

Reproductive carrier screening By Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, there is more than a healthy lifestyle and folic acid. Apart from a standard set of blood tests to check for women’s immunity to certain diseases that can cause significant deformities and for possible underlying conditions

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Feb. 8, 2023

Gauri Donald – Dietitian

Happy Gut Health Month! Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a

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Nov. 30, 2022

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge! On the 28th of November the Madison Medical Practice was officially commemorated by the Treasurer of NSW and Energy Minister, The Hon Matt Kean. The opening was celebrated by family, friends, business partners and local business owners of Northbridge. Northbridge is the 4th Madison Medical Practice

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Nov. 30, 2022

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method?

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method? Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge explains. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnancies are unplanned in Australia? More than half of these pregnancies happened because women were not on any contraception. The failure rate was also higher in those using oral contraceptive pills or condoms

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General Practitioner Introduction – Dr Arander

Dr Kawisha Arander We are delighted to announce that Dr Kawisha Arander has joined The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, she will slowly transition from the St Ives practice over the coming months. Kawisha is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College or General Practitioners. She graduated from her Medical Degree at UNSW in 2016 with

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Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy – Dr Ying Yu's Latest Article

Please read Dr Ying Yu's latest article – on Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy Iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) is a common condition in pregnancy that can have significant adverse effects on the health of mother and baby. Pregnant women with IDA are at greater risk of blood transfusion, life-threatening bleeding, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth and perinatal

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Apr. 30, 2021

Hepatitis B – Could it be me? Dr Jung-Yoon Huh explains

Nowadays, not a day goes by without hearing about COVID-19 in one way or another. As a GP, I get asked questions about current recommendations and safety of vaccination especially now that our practice started a COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Tuesday. The NSW government continues to support its rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine over the age

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Feb. 17, 2021

Electronic Prescriptions now available

The Madison Medical Practices at Northbridge offer Electronic Prescription services for all our patients. With the COVID-19 Pandemic the Government has been busy to rollout this technology to compliment the telehealth access and ease of attaining medicines safely. What this means is that you can now attain a digital version of a paper prescription, on

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Festive Closing & Opening Times 2020/21

Community Announcement – The Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from 4.00pm Thursday the 24th of December and will reopen on Monday 4th of January 2021. During this time if you require medical attention please go to your closest Hospital emergency departments, or call 137425 the National Home Doctors service during

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May. 27, 2020

Don't Let your Healthcare needs go Unchecked!

Your healthcare is our priority, and our health professionals are dedicated and focused to ensure your best health needs are cared for during this pandemic. We have taken all safety precautions and now provide many options to ensure you have adequate medical care, provided to you with empathy and respect. As you may be aware

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Woman enjoying sunlight by the sea, highlighting sun exposure and skin health

May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D By Dr. Kawisha Arander General Practitioner (BMed MD FRACGP MPH DCH) With shorter days and colder nights, autumn and winter brings with it a range of health challenges. Not only it is harder to keep up with exercise, avoid the seasonal cold and

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Newborn baby resting in adult hands, highlighting gentle infant care and support

Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

Reproductive carrier screening By Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, there is more than a healthy lifestyle and folic acid. Apart from a standard set of blood tests to check for women’s immunity to certain diseases that can cause significant deformities and for possible underlying conditions

View All News

Digital illustration of digestive system with glowing network overlay, representing gut health and gastrointestinal wellness

Feb. 8, 2023

Gauri Donald – Dietitian

Happy Gut Health Month! Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all

View All News

Stressed woman at desk surrounded by urgent tasks and competing demands

Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a

View All News

Five healthcare professionals standing together in a clinic reception area

Nov. 30, 2022

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge! On the 28th of November the Madison Medical Practice was officially commemorated by the Treasurer of NSW and Energy Minister, The Hon Matt Kean. The opening was celebrated by family, friends, business partners and local business owners of Northbridge. Northbridge is the 4th Madison Medical Practice

View All News

Contraceptive pills, condoms, IUD and syringe arranged on a blue surface

Nov. 30, 2022

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method?

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method? Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge explains. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnancies are unplanned in Australia? More than half of these pregnancies happened because women were not on any contraception. The failure rate was also higher in those using oral contraceptive pills or condoms

View All News

General Practitioner Introduction – Dr Arander

Dr Kawisha Arander We are delighted to announce that Dr Kawisha Arander has joined The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, she will slowly transition from the St Ives practice over the coming months. Kawisha is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College or General Practitioners. She graduated from her Medical Degree at UNSW in 2016 with

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Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy – Dr Ying Yu's Latest Article

Please read Dr Ying Yu's latest article – on Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy Iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) is a common condition in pregnancy that can have significant adverse effects on the health of mother and baby. Pregnant women with IDA are at greater risk of blood transfusion, life-threatening bleeding, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth and perinatal

View All News

Illustration of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel

Apr. 30, 2021

Hepatitis B – Could it be me? Dr Jung-Yoon Huh explains

Nowadays, not a day goes by without hearing about COVID-19 in one way or another. As a GP, I get asked questions about current recommendations and safety of vaccination especially now that our practice started a COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Tuesday. The NSW government continues to support its rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine over the age

View All News

Promotional graphic for electronic prescriptions with assorted pills and The Madison Medical Practice branding

Feb. 17, 2021

Electronic Prescriptions now available

The Madison Medical Practices at Northbridge offer Electronic Prescription services for all our patients. With the COVID-19 Pandemic the Government has been busy to rollout this technology to compliment the telehealth access and ease of attaining medicines safely. What this means is that you can now attain a digital version of a paper prescription, on

View All News

Festive Closing & Opening Times 2020/21

Community Announcement – The Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from 4.00pm Thursday the 24th of December and will reopen on Monday 4th of January 2021. During this time if you require medical attention please go to your closest Hospital emergency departments, or call 137425 the National Home Doctors service during

View All News

Doctor consulting with a patient across a desk, with a stethoscope in the foreground

May. 27, 2020

Don't Let your Healthcare needs go Unchecked!

Your healthcare is our priority, and our health professionals are dedicated and focused to ensure your best health needs are cared for during this pandemic. We have taken all safety precautions and now provide many options to ensure you have adequate medical care, provided to you with empathy and respect. As you may be aware

View All News