Blog and Fact sheets

After a cardiac event (heart attack, heart surgery, or heart diseases), you will require proper recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) is a medically supervised outpatient program that has been designed to offer the help needed to reverse the limitations...

Earlier this year, there was an outbreak of the deadly Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, a city in China. So far, the majority of the cases - thousands of them - continue to be reported in China.  28 countries have been affected, including Australia, where as of...

You've probably gotten all the items required for the new school year- pens, books, rulers, a new uniform, you name it. You and your kid(s) are all good to go. But have you given a little thought about their health and wellbeing? If no, here's where it begins. If yes,...

Ever wondered what could possibly be the best way to start a new year? A commitment to fitness? Eating right? Quitting smoking? You have probably made a number of resolutions you believe will improve your health. But what many forget yet it’s just as important to your...

Coronaviruses were first discovered in the 1960s. They are a big family of viruses that are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted between species, specifically animals to humans. These viruses are very common among animals, with only a few of them infecting...

We know preparing for back-to-school time can be a rush. But one thing you shouldn’t rush is your child’s asthma management. Back to school is high-risk time for children with asthma and returning to the classroom is a peak time for hospital presentations due to...

During extremely hot weather, it is easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. With the extreme weather and bushfires we have been experiencing lately it is important to be mindful of the heat and managing your health appropriately. Exposure to high...

With the recent devastating bushfires heavily impacting NSW and beyond, Doctors are warning even healthy people could develop serious illnesses. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has warned prolonged exposure to toxic smoke could affect the health of many...

The team at Providence Medical hope you had an amazing Christmas and a fantastic New year! Welcome to 2020, a new decade and a great opportunity to get on top of your health and wellness this year. We have put together a list of 5 super simple health resolutions that...

Every 8 seconds someone in the world does from diabetes Did you know that as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise, around 2 million Australians are at risk of developing diabetes? Diabetes is a serious condition that inhibits your ability to produce the insulin...

On November 8th and 9th Chief Operating Officer of Providence Medical Group, Mark Caldwell is once again embarking on the ONE80TC Sydney to Hunter Cycling Classic. The ride aims to raise awareness and much needed funds for ONE80TC who provide the benchmark for...

October is Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing an ideal opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding...