OUR SERVICES

St Anthony Family Medical Practice offers a comprehensive health care solution for the people of North Central Victoria

Our network of practices works together to provide the best in professional, reliable and high-quality medical services for the local community. Our experienced and friendly staff including administration staff, General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals look forward to welcoming you to our clinics.

Childs Health

  • A paediatrician is a medical doctor with special training and skills in the diseases and illnesses that affect the health and development of babies, children and teenagers. Paediatricians know a lot about the many different conditions and illnesses that can affect children's health, welfare, behaviour and education.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

  • Practicing psychologists can help with a range of health problems and use an assortment of evidence-based treatments to help people improve their lives. You might visit a psychologist for help with problems such as: depression, anxiety or stress, drug and alcohol abuse, learning difficulties, eating disorders, fears & phobias, financial stress, low self esteem, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship breakups, domestic violence, ageing, grief and loss.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

Womens Heath

  • The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, because it detects the human papillomavirus (known as HPV), whereas the Pap test looked for cell changes in the cervix.

    HPV is a common infection that can cause cervical cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer.

    The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, and is just as safe to be done every five years instead of every two.

    The test is a simple procedure to check the health of your cervix. It feels the same as the Pap test, but tests for the human papillomavirus (known as HPV). For most women aged 25 to 74, your first Cervical Screening Test is due two years after your last Pap test. After that, you will only need to have the test every five years if your result is normal.

    cancerscreening.gov.au

  • Gynaecologists are doctors who specialise in women's health, with a focus on the female reproductive system. They deal with a wide range of issues, including pregnancy and childbirth, menstruation and fertility issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormone disorders, and others.

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  • The IUD is a small contraceptive device that is placed inside the uterus. The progestogen IUD is a small T-shape device with a cylinder containing progestogen around its stem.

    The IUD affects sperm movement and survival in the uterus (womb) so that they cannot reach the egg to fertilise it. The IUD also changes the lining of the womb (endometrium) so that it is not suitable for pregnancy and prevents an egg – if it does become fertilised – from developing.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

  • Colposcopy is a procedure to closely examine your cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease.

    During colposcopy, your doctor uses a special instrument called a colposcope.

    Your doctor may recommend colposcopy if your Cervical Screening Test result is abnormal.

Allied Health

Exams

  • Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions and movement disorders. Physiotherapy helps repair damage, reduce stiffness and pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals
    Heathcote Primary Health

  • Practicing psychologists can help with a range of health problems and use an assortment of evidence-based treatments to help people improve their lives. You might visit a psychologist for help with problems such as: depression, anxiety or stress, drug and alcohol abuse, learning difficulties, eating disorders, fears & phobias, financial stress, low self esteem, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship breakups, domestic violence, ageing, grief and loss.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

  • Podiatrists can diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

  • An eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Your doctor may use a variety of instruments, including a slit lamp. Doctors use the slit lamp as part of a complete eye exam to get a better look at the structures within a person's eyes, these include conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids, iris, pupil, lens, sclera and retina

  • By carrying out detailed examinations, they are helping to improve eye health across the country. By making a detailed examination of the eye, optometrists may be able to identify whether a patient has conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

  • On-site collection services are available at all locations.

    Locations
    Strathfieldsaye Primary Health: Mon to Fri, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Spring Gully Primary Health: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30AM - 12:30PM (Currently Closed)
    Waranga Medical Centre: Collections at GV Health
    Campaspe Medical Centre: Mon to Fri , 8:00AM - 12:00PM
    Elmore Primary Health: Wed to Fri, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
    Heathcote Primary Health: Mon to Fri, 8:30AM - 3:30PM

  • Government and private vaccinations available for all ages

  • An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that detects heart problems by measuring the electrical activity generated by the heart as it contracts.

    A doctor may recommend an ECG for people who may be at risk of heart disease because there is a family history of heart disease, or because they smoke, are overweight, have diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

    A doctor may also recommend an ECG for people who are displaying symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting or fast or irregular heartbeats.

  • Spirometry is a test to measure lung function. Spirometry can assist in diagnosis of conditions such as Asthma and COPD.

    Emu Creek Health Professionals

  • A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of a person and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled nursing facility. Health assessment is the evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history. It is done to detect diseases early in people that may look and feel well.

    Health Assessment Package includes:

    Medical and Lifestyle Questionnaire
    Full medical examination
    Pathology – Full blood count and chemistry
    Exercise Stress Test
    Height/Weight/BMI
    Flexibility
    Lung Function

    Comprehensive report on all findings with recommendations

  • The pre-employment medical assessment is part of the employment or deployment process and is used to assess your suitability for the position and the physical work environment for which you are being considered. This ensures you are not at increased risk of injury to yourself or other employees in this position

  • Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic illness with 280 Australians developing diabetes every week.

    It can be very difficult discovering that you have diabetes but it is important to stay optimistic and take charge of your disease.

    Diabetes Education is a planned process that aims to help people gain the ability to live with Diabetes and be as healthy as possible.

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  • Men Sheds, Home Care Support Service, Planned Activity Group.

  • Mental Health Workers develop treatment plans and strategies to best meet patient needs. Mental Health Workers provide daily care and support to patients.

  • Travel Vacc Centres are staffed by a team of trained professionals who offer a full service experience to travellers in conveniently located at all of our clinics. All the equipment and resources including vaccines, medications, first aid accessories and insect repellents are stocked onsite for your convenience.

    Our Services:

    Provision of vaccinations, including Yellow Fever

    Preparation of documentation for carrying medication overseas

    Personalised vaccination booklets

    Travel health information

    Preventative and treatment medications

    Travel accessories

  • Many people suffer from ear canal blockages due to ear wax. This may result in a temporary hearing loss, tinnitus, earache, a feeling of pressure in the ears, itchiness or coughing. Our clinics offer removal service using gentle micro-suction techniques.

  • A sleep study is a test that records the activity of the body during sleep.

    Sleep studies help doctors diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and nighttime behaviours like sleepwalking and REM sleep behaviour disorder.

    Often these disorders cannot be identified with a normal office visit—your doctor needs to gather more conclusive evidence while you're asleep

    www.sleepbetteragain.com.au

  • Dietitian’s interpret the science of nutrition to improve health and treat diseases/conditions by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to clients, patients, carers and colleagues.