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Our Sandstone Healthcare team write blog articles to help inform and educate our community, and pass along our knowledge and expertise.

We love putting our heads together to exchange questions, learnings and expertise, and share the best of what we find.

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Breast Awareness: Prevent, Detect, Stop and Treat

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn what breast awareness means, which breast changes to discuss with a GP, how screening differs from checking a symptom and where to find reliable support.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Finishing Year 12? Here’s What Changes About Your Health, Not Just Your Timetable

Finishing Year 12 brings more than a change in routine. Learn how exam stress can affect you, how to start managing your own Medicare and GP care, and where to find mental health support after school. Published for Queensland Mental Health Week, 3 to 11 October 2026.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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R U OK? The Question That Matters Twice This September

September brings two important moments to check in with the people around us: R U OK Day and Dementia Action Week. This article looks at the link between connection and brain health, why carers are often overlooked, and how to start a meaningful conversation - including when it's time to see your GP.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Asthma in spring: preparing for pollen, weather changes and flare-ups

Spring brings pollen, changeable weather and hay fever season - all things that can affect asthma for some people. Find out what the latest Brisbane research shows about thunderstorm asthma, and why spring is a good time to check your asthma action plan and inhaler technique with your GP.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Tradies, Your Health Matters Too: A GP’s Guide for Tradies National Health Month

Most tradies push through pain until it affects work or home life. This GP's guide looks at the health issues we see most often in tradespeople, from back strain to fatigue and mental load, and explains when it's time to get checked.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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When stroke strikes, be a F.A.S.T. hero

A stroke can happen without warning. Learn the F.A.S.T. signs, why acting quickly matters, and how your GP can help you understand and reduce your stroke risk.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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The Menopause Conversation Australia Has Been Waiting For

Australia's first national menopause campaign has sparked a much-needed conversation, and new Medicare items make it easier to get the right support. Here's what perimenopause and menopause care looks like at Sandstone Healthcare Yeerongpilly.
ByTeam Sandstone Healthcare
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Pain Is More Than the Body Part That Hurts

Persistent pain rarely affects just one part of the body. This National Pain Week, discover how sleep, stress and daily life can shape pain, and why treating the whole person, not just the symptom, often leads to better outcomes.
ByTracey Johnson
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Winter Sun Safety in Brisbane: Why UV Exposure Still Matters This July

Brisbane's mild winters don't stop UV damage. Discover why sun protection still matters in July, and why now is a smart time to book a skin check with Dr David Jo in Yeerongpilly
ByTracey Johnson
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Teaching Practice

We host junior doctors, medical students, and nursing students to help grow Australia’s health workforce. Learners see patients under close supervision from experienced GPs and nurses.

Your regular GP or nurse remains responsible for your care throughout. Many patients find it rewarding to contribute to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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