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What Is Allied Health Services? Your Patient Guide

When you visit a doctor, you're usually seeing your General Practitioner (GP) or a nurse. But there’s a whole other team of healthcare experts who play a vital role in keeping you healthy, and they often work behind the scenes. These are allied health professionals. They're a diverse group of specialists—not doctors or nurses—who provide targeted diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical care to support your overall wellbeing. They work hand-in-hand with your GP to make sure you get the specific help you need. Understanding Your Healthcare Team The best way to think about it is to see your

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Seasonal Health

Seasonal Health

Your Guide to the 2025 Cold & Flu Season: Advice from Your Keysborough GP As the winter chill sets in across Keysborough and the surrounding areas, so does the peak season for colds and the flu. Telling the difference between a simple cold and a more serious influenza infection can be tricky. The team at Parkmore Medical Centre is here to provide some clarity and help you and your family stay as healthy as possible this winter. Is It a Cold, or Is It the Flu? While they share similar symptoms, the flu is generally more severe.

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