Our doctors care for all ages of children from birth onwards. We provide 6 week post-natal checks for mothers and babies and we provide all childhood vaccinations as per the National Immunisation Schedule.

Adolescents: As children enter their mid to late teens they may wish to consult a GP independently and it is important to discuss this with them.

Planning and starting a new family is an exciting journey but, like anything new, can also be quite daunting.

All our doctors have experience and are very happy to offer prenatal, antenatal and postnatal care.

Health Checks are important at different stages of life.

We have specific health checks for:

• 45-49 years who are at risk of developing a chronic disease;
• ATSI Health Checks;
• Heart Health Checks; and
• Annual Health Check for 75 years and over.

GPs continue to be a diabetic patient’s primary source of care; they are responsible for coordinating diabetes education and management, instigating a course of treatment and review to incorporate any developments and lifestyle changes, and provide referrals to appropriate specialists or other health professionals.

Our GPs work with our patients on prevention and management of a range of chronic diseases. This includes support and treatment for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

We treat mental health patients in a holistic manner. Sometimes medication can help and other times specialist counselling works as well or better. Your doctor may offer you a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, this will make it more affordable to see a psychologist.

Lifetime Health Medical Centre is committed to providing health advice specific to women. All our doctors are happy to provide this advice but you can request a female doctor if you feel more comfortable discussing these issue with a female GP.

Particular areas covered include:

• Cervical Screening Tests (Pap smears)
• Breast examination
• Breast self-examination
• Mammogram/breast ultrasound
• Fertility
• Pregnancy
• Contraception including Implanon insertion/removal
• Sexually transmitted disease
• Menopause
• Urinary symptoms/incontinence
• Osteoporosis

Lifetime Health Medical Centre is committed to providing advice specific to men. All our doctors are happy to provide this advice but you can request a male doctors if you feel more comfortable discussing these issues with male GP.

Particular areas covered include:

• Prostate checks
• Erectile dysfunction
• STD checks
• Contraception
• Risk of heart and stroke disease
• Osteoporosis
• Testicular cancer

Australia has one of the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT SKIN CANCER?

• Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world
• Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers
• More than 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun
• Melanoma is the most common life threatening cancer in the 15 to 44 year age group
• Melanoma is the third most common life threatening cancer in both men & women overall

We are pleased to be able to offer  high quality skin checks with modern Dermatoscopy equipment and surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatment options.

Lifetime Health Medical Centre offers a wide range of medicals including:
– Pre-employment Medicals
– Commercial Driving Medicals
– Boxing Medicals
– Cadet Medicals

We provide complete up to date travel advice for wherever your travels may take you. We provide immunisations and general health advice for a large number of foreign and tropical holiday destinations.
We are licensed and accredited to immunise for Yellow Fever.

For your convenience we provide minor surgical procedures at our premises for any suspicious skin lesions. Liquid nitrogen is also available to treat skin conditions such as warts and solar or seborrhoeic keratoses.

If you are anaemic or have trouble tolerating iron supplements, you could benefit from an iron infusion. An iron infusion delivers iron directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Iron is an essential mineral assisting the body to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. There are risks and benefits to having an iron infusion, and your doctor can explain these to you at a consultation.

Our sister practice, Apollo General Practice in Caloundra, has an onsite dietitian who is committed to best practice and the latest nutrition research while also fostering a collaborative approach with clients, recognising that clients are the expert on what works for them. Tim and Rebecca provide dietary advice that is targeted, practical and most importantly, effective. Ph 07 5438 1200.

Holters are available at Lifetime Health Medical Centre.  A referral is required from your doctor.