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Echocardiograms in Keysborough with Heartscope | Parkmore Specialist Centre
Need a heart ultrasound? Parkmore Medical Centre now offers bulk-billed echocardiograms in Keysborough, in partnership with Heartscope. Ask your GP for a referral today.
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
Find a Trusted Bulk Billing Doctor Near You
When you hear the term "bulk billing doctor", what it really means is a GP who accepts the Medicare rebate as the full and final payment for your appointment. Simply put, you don't have to pay a cent out-of-pocket for your visit. It’s a system designed to make seeing a doctor more affordable for all Australians. What Bulk Billing Really Means for You Think of it like this: the Australian government sets a standard fee for a typical doctor's visit, which is called the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) fee. This fee is the amount Medicare contributes towards
Beyond the Scale: See Your True Progress with the Evolt 360
Ditch the misleading bathroom scale. Parkmore Medical Centre’s weight loss clinic now offers free Evolt 360 body composition scans to track what really matters: fat loss, muscle gain, and visceral fat.
Revolutionise Your Foot Health: Your Guide to Bulk Billed Podiatry at Parkmore Medical Centre
Access expert, no out-of-pocket podiatry in Keysborough and Parkmore with a Chronic Disease Management plan. Learn about eligibility and the conditions we treat. Book your bulk billed appointment at Parkmore Medical Centre today!
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.
Travel Medicine: Your Passport to a Healthy Trip
Heading overseas? Our comprehensive travel health checklist covers everything from essential vaccinations to managing jet lag. Travel safely with expert advice from Parkmore Medical Centre.
Health Assessments: Proactive Care for a Healthier Future
Don’t wait until you’re sick to see a doctor. Discover the benefits of regular health assessments and what to expect during your comprehensive check-up at Parkmore Medical Centre.
Chronic Disease Management: Your Partner in Long-Term Health
A chronic disease diagnosis doesn’t have to control your life. Learn how a personalised Chronic Disease Management Plan can empower you to manage your health effectively.
Older Adults’ Health & Immunisation
Staying Healthy and Protected: A Guide to Immunisation for Older Adults As we age, our immune system naturally becomes less effective at fighting off infections. This means that illnesses that might have been mild in our younger years can become much more serious. The good news is that modern immunisations offer a safe and highly effective way to protect your health and maintain your quality of life. At Parkmore Medical Centre, we’re dedicated to helping our older patients in Keysborough stay healthy and active. A key part of this is ensuring you are up to date with
Mental Health
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: How to Talk to Your GP About Mental Health Talking about your mental health can feel difficult, but it’s one of the most courageous and important steps you can take. Your General Practitioner is often the best person to speak with first. They are a confidential, non-judgmental starting point for getting the support you need. At Parkmore Medical Centre, our doctors are here to listen and help you navigate the path to feeling better. A key tool we can use is called a Mental Health Care Plan. What is a Mental
Finding a Bulk-Billing Doctor in Keysborough
Looking for a bulk-billing doctor in Keysborough? Our guide explains how bulk billing and mixed billing work. We bulk bill kids under 16 & concession card holders.