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Brother's cancer plea: 'Get off your arse, get it checked'
Rance Harrison and his siblings grew up in the sun.
When they weren't sweltering mustering cattle, they were soaking up rays in nearby lagoons.
"My dad was a drover so we were constantly going from town to town to town," Rance said.
"We were jumping in, skinny dipping every chance we got in water holes."
Patients at the Clinic shared their experiences with Skin cancer to help raise awareness for regular skin checks.
Brother's cancer plea: 'Get off your arse, get it checked'- Gatton Star 01 October 2019
Clinic aims for back-to-back business award gongs 2019
OMINATED for two separate awards, the staff at Family Health Clinic Gatton eagerly await October 19.
The practice was selected as a finalist in the Health Professional Services category and was voted People's Choice in the 2019 Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards.
Practice Manager Ellisha Freeman said the team had worked tirelessly to deliver the best experience to the practice's customers.
"We have worked really hard this year and I think it's probably great recognition of the hard work we put in behind the scenes,” Mrs Freeman said.
Behind the scenes, the entire team focussed on up-skilling as well as enhancing customer experience.
"We have always had a customer-service focus here but we've really been up-skilling staff across the board, not just the general practitioners,” Mrs Freeman said.
"We're constantly doing quality improvement measures like little surveys.”
During the past year, the practice expanded, doubling its team including bringing on a range of new specialists as well as increasing its GP base.
"We know a lot of people are bound by transport issues so we have certainly had a huge focus on trying to bring as many services to town as possible,” she said.
A cardiologist, an exercise physiologist, a physiotherapist and a surgeon are among the team's recent additions and Mrs Freeman said an ear, nose and throat specialist would be next on the cards.
Following the expansion and now with a team of 14, the practice is able to offer more appointment times to its customers.
"We generally have increased by about 60 appointments consistently each day,” Mrs Freeman said.
Despite the achievement, the staff are not about to rest on their laurels.
"The voting just gets us in the finals but, from there, there is a protocol the council completes to choose the winner,” Mrs Freeman said. On October 19, the Family Health Clinic Gatton team will know whether or not they made it through the finals, at the Business Awards.
"We have been finalists for People's Choice for quite a few years now,” she said.
"It inspires us to get through the difficult days because it does get difficult but it makes us al feel like what we are doing is worthwhile.”
Clinic aims for back-to-back business award gongs - Gatton Star 28 September 2019
The practice was selected as a finalist in the Health Professional Services category and was voted People's Choice in the 2019 Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards.
Practice Manager Ellisha Freeman said the team had worked tirelessly to deliver the best experience to the practice's customers.
"We have worked really hard this year and I think it's probably great recognition of the hard work we put in behind the scenes,” Mrs Freeman said.
Behind the scenes, the entire team focussed on up-skilling as well as enhancing customer experience.
"We have always had a customer-service focus here but we've really been up-skilling staff across the board, not just the general practitioners,” Mrs Freeman said.
"We're constantly doing quality improvement measures like little surveys.”
During the past year, the practice expanded, doubling its team including bringing on a range of new specialists as well as increasing its GP base.
"We know a lot of people are bound by transport issues so we have certainly had a huge focus on trying to bring as many services to town as possible,” she said.
A cardiologist, an exercise physiologist, a physiotherapist and a surgeon are among the team's recent additions and Mrs Freeman said an ear, nose and throat specialist would be next on the cards.
Following the expansion and now with a team of 14, the practice is able to offer more appointment times to its customers.
"We generally have increased by about 60 appointments consistently each day,” Mrs Freeman said.
Despite the achievement, the staff are not about to rest on their laurels.
"The voting just gets us in the finals but, from there, there is a protocol the council completes to choose the winner,” Mrs Freeman said. On October 19, the Family Health Clinic Gatton team will know whether or not they made it through the finals, at the Business Awards.
"We have been finalists for People's Choice for quite a few years now,” she said.
"It inspires us to get through the difficult days because it does get difficult but it makes us al feel like what we are doing is worthwhile.”
Clinic aims for back-to-back business award gongs - Gatton Star 28 September 2019
Gatton's Family Health clinic spreads its wings
When Dr Mohammed Sultan arrived in Gatton 17 years ago, he worried he might never fit into the community.
He was told unless you were born here, you'd never be accepted as a local. How wrong those words proved to be.
Dr Sultan is an integral cog of the local community after establishing the Family Health Clinic in 2006, five years after arriving in the area as a general practitioner.
In some cases, he has tended to four generations of the same family.
On Friday night, he officially opened the clinic's new wing alongside his team to a packed house of friends, family, long-time patients, local business people and dignitaries.
They have added four additional rooms and a waiting room with street front access that is linked to the existing clinic.Dr Sultan described his time in the Lockyer Valley as the best of his working life. "It's been an absolutely fantastic journey,” Dr Sultan said.
"The people in the Lockyer Valley are who we really have to thank, they've been absolutely brilliant to me. "We've built up that really good relationship and rapport with them and I think that's what is most important for us.
"I'm really blessed to say that I think this is probably the best team I've worked with in terms of doctors, nursing staff and my reception staff.” The clinic has gone beyond just a basic duty of care to patients.
"I think we've also tried to give back as much as we can,” Dr Sultan said. "Whatever we did was not just about taking from the community but trying to give back in whichever way we possibly could.”
Gatton's Family Health clinic spreads its wings - Gatton Star (25/07/2018)
He was told unless you were born here, you'd never be accepted as a local. How wrong those words proved to be.
Dr Sultan is an integral cog of the local community after establishing the Family Health Clinic in 2006, five years after arriving in the area as a general practitioner.
In some cases, he has tended to four generations of the same family.
On Friday night, he officially opened the clinic's new wing alongside his team to a packed house of friends, family, long-time patients, local business people and dignitaries.
They have added four additional rooms and a waiting room with street front access that is linked to the existing clinic.Dr Sultan described his time in the Lockyer Valley as the best of his working life. "It's been an absolutely fantastic journey,” Dr Sultan said.
"The people in the Lockyer Valley are who we really have to thank, they've been absolutely brilliant to me. "We've built up that really good relationship and rapport with them and I think that's what is most important for us.
"I'm really blessed to say that I think this is probably the best team I've worked with in terms of doctors, nursing staff and my reception staff.” The clinic has gone beyond just a basic duty of care to patients.
"I think we've also tried to give back as much as we can,” Dr Sultan said. "Whatever we did was not just about taking from the community but trying to give back in whichever way we possibly could.”
Gatton's Family Health clinic spreads its wings - Gatton Star (25/07/2018)
Dr Sultan’s Quest to ensure each registrar reaches their potential - GPSA
General Practice Supervisor Association (GPSA) recognises Mohammed's contribution to GP Registrar Training.
GP registrars under Dr Mohammed Sultan’s supervision experience a prime example of cradle-to-grave care in a small community.
In one instance, Dr Sultan treated up to four generations of one family – and happily accepted the family’s invitation to attend a milestone celebration for the family’s oldest member.
As the treating GP until the patient moved into a nursing home at 99, Dr Sultan had little hesitation in clearing his calendar to attend his former patient’s 100th birthday.
“We are a family orientated clinic, treating a few generations of some families,” Dr Sultan said from his clinic in Gatton, Queensland. “This was my first experience of a patient under my care reaching 100 and I was pleased to be there with his family to celebrate his 100th birthday in 2016.”
Family Health Clinic Gatton serves a rural population in the Lockyer Valley, about 90km west of Brisbane, and has a wide demographic base in age, gender and medical conditions treated.
Dr Sultan, who trained and graduated in South Africa has practised in Australia for 20 years, and has supervised GPs for about 12 years. In this time he has supervised between 20 to 25 registrars, and is a recipient of the GPSA Recognition of Service Award (10-plus years).
“It’s absolutely enjoyable to help young doctors grow and mature into great doctors; seeing them along their journey and knowing you have contributed to their learning as a GP,” Dr Sultan said.
“I always say to my young registrars that they probably know a lot of theory of medicine being fresh from uni, but I’m here to share my experiences as a GP, and teach them the practicalities of general practice along with the business and relationships required for them to ultimately be the best doctor he or she can be for every patient under their care.”
Dr Sultan said his journey as a supervisor was prompted by the excellent training he received as a medical student and young doctor in South Africa “from an amazing group of educators and consultants”.
Having trained in an environment where the learner is shown the procedure once, replicates the procedure, and pays the knowledge and skills forward to future doctors underpins Dr Sultan’s motivation to supervise registrars.
“My motivation to supervise is to educate the future community of doctors to be better skilled and knowledgeable of general practice.”
While supervising the future generation of doctors was a rewarding journey, Dr Sultan said it also brought challenges.
He said these challenges included dealing with different levels of knowledge and skill sets among new registrars, helping registrars better understand the transition from a hospital environment to GP setting, and dealing with the different administrative roles.
Dr Sultan’s advice for other supervisors? “Patience with new registrars; share practice tricks and tips; and make sure that you pass on education of management of GP business and also employee responsibilities, as they differ so much to hospital.”
https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/supervisor-profile-april-2019/
GP registrars under Dr Mohammed Sultan’s supervision experience a prime example of cradle-to-grave care in a small community.
In one instance, Dr Sultan treated up to four generations of one family – and happily accepted the family’s invitation to attend a milestone celebration for the family’s oldest member.
As the treating GP until the patient moved into a nursing home at 99, Dr Sultan had little hesitation in clearing his calendar to attend his former patient’s 100th birthday.
“We are a family orientated clinic, treating a few generations of some families,” Dr Sultan said from his clinic in Gatton, Queensland. “This was my first experience of a patient under my care reaching 100 and I was pleased to be there with his family to celebrate his 100th birthday in 2016.”
Family Health Clinic Gatton serves a rural population in the Lockyer Valley, about 90km west of Brisbane, and has a wide demographic base in age, gender and medical conditions treated.
Dr Sultan, who trained and graduated in South Africa has practised in Australia for 20 years, and has supervised GPs for about 12 years. In this time he has supervised between 20 to 25 registrars, and is a recipient of the GPSA Recognition of Service Award (10-plus years).
“It’s absolutely enjoyable to help young doctors grow and mature into great doctors; seeing them along their journey and knowing you have contributed to their learning as a GP,” Dr Sultan said.
“I always say to my young registrars that they probably know a lot of theory of medicine being fresh from uni, but I’m here to share my experiences as a GP, and teach them the practicalities of general practice along with the business and relationships required for them to ultimately be the best doctor he or she can be for every patient under their care.”
Dr Sultan said his journey as a supervisor was prompted by the excellent training he received as a medical student and young doctor in South Africa “from an amazing group of educators and consultants”.
Having trained in an environment where the learner is shown the procedure once, replicates the procedure, and pays the knowledge and skills forward to future doctors underpins Dr Sultan’s motivation to supervise registrars.
“My motivation to supervise is to educate the future community of doctors to be better skilled and knowledgeable of general practice.”
While supervising the future generation of doctors was a rewarding journey, Dr Sultan said it also brought challenges.
He said these challenges included dealing with different levels of knowledge and skill sets among new registrars, helping registrars better understand the transition from a hospital environment to GP setting, and dealing with the different administrative roles.
Dr Sultan’s advice for other supervisors? “Patience with new registrars; share practice tricks and tips; and make sure that you pass on education of management of GP business and also employee responsibilities, as they differ so much to hospital.”
https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/supervisor-profile-april-2019/
Gatton GP recognised for decade of training next generation
GATTON GP Dr Mohammed Sultan has been recognised for his contribution to the Gatton and surrounding community as a dedicated GP supervisor.
Dr Sultan combines his busy patient load at Family Health Clinic with supervision of GP registrars, a training role he has been dedicated to for more than 10 years.
Dr Sultan is one of six GP supervisors recognised nationally by General Practice Supervisors Australia so far this year, having provided more than 10 years of service to the local community.
Dr Sultan said he felt "humbled” by the award. He said his passion to become a GP came from growing up in South Africa where health care was not accessible. "I always felt a desire to try and heal others and improve their quality of life by providing the best medical care I could,” Dr Sultan said.
He said when he and his family moved to the Lockyer Valley in 2006, he wanted to find a way to increase and up skill doctor services, and so completed the required training to become an accredited supervisor.
"I now find it very rewarding to be able to share my years of knowledge and wisdom with the doctors that will potentially be caring for myself in my retirement,” he said.
He said part of what kept his passion going for so long was the Lockyer Valley community.
"The community spirit and support that I have received since my arrival into Gatton is something that I have never experienced in my life as a GP,” he said.
"I have been accepted into a community as an immigrant to this community on my face value as a person and I have always felt blessed to have a growing practice and being able to offer health care and play an integral part of improving health outcomes for our patients at the practice.”
Gatton GP recognised for decade of training next generation - Gatton Star 26/06/2019
Dr Sultan combines his busy patient load at Family Health Clinic with supervision of GP registrars, a training role he has been dedicated to for more than 10 years.
Dr Sultan is one of six GP supervisors recognised nationally by General Practice Supervisors Australia so far this year, having provided more than 10 years of service to the local community.
Dr Sultan said he felt "humbled” by the award. He said his passion to become a GP came from growing up in South Africa where health care was not accessible. "I always felt a desire to try and heal others and improve their quality of life by providing the best medical care I could,” Dr Sultan said.
He said when he and his family moved to the Lockyer Valley in 2006, he wanted to find a way to increase and up skill doctor services, and so completed the required training to become an accredited supervisor.
"I now find it very rewarding to be able to share my years of knowledge and wisdom with the doctors that will potentially be caring for myself in my retirement,” he said.
He said part of what kept his passion going for so long was the Lockyer Valley community.
"The community spirit and support that I have received since my arrival into Gatton is something that I have never experienced in my life as a GP,” he said.
"I have been accepted into a community as an immigrant to this community on my face value as a person and I have always felt blessed to have a growing practice and being able to offer health care and play an integral part of improving health outcomes for our patients at the practice.”
Gatton GP recognised for decade of training next generation - Gatton Star 26/06/2019
Erich reveals his secret to longevity
ERICH Zischke's secret to living a long and healthy life is to "remain calm and stress less”.
The Lockyer Valley local is living proof of his advice, as he celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and loved ones at Laidley's Tabeel Lutheran Home last Thursday.
Mr Zischke said his secret to longevity was to keep moving as much as possible and to not take life too seriously. "If you're moving a lot, you don't get too stiff,” Mr Zischke laughed.
"Just don't worry about life too much, just keep doing what you have to do.
"Turning one hundred makes no difference to me, I still feel the same as I did as a younger man. All you can really hope for is a good heart and a good stomach.”
Mr Zischke's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and Lockyer Valley Deputy Mayor Jason Cook joined in the celebrations at Tabeel Lutheran Home by singing Happy Birthday and enjoying morning tea.
Several congratulatory messages were sent to Mr Zischke from Her Majesty The Queen, the Prime Minister of Australia, Governor General, the Premier of Queensland and local MP Ian Rickuss.
Mr Zischke's son Neville said his father had always been in pretty good health. "He's always had good blood pressure and isn't on any medication, only Telfast,” he said. "He still actively plays indoor bowls, which he loves.”
Having lived in the Lockyer Valley his entire life, Mr Zischke owned a heavy produce farm in Tent Hill with his wife Elizabeth. For over 50 years, he was heavily involved in the Gatton Show Society as the chief produce steward. "Those years on the farm were rewarding,” Mr Zischke said. "I bought the first Ferguson tractor in Gatton in the 1950s too.”
Mr Zischke's long standing doctor Mohummed Sultan said he was in incredible health for his age. "Erich's always up for a laugh, so instead of giving him chocolate as a present, we've wrapped up a stethoscope to remind him that chocolate isn't good for him,” Dr Sultan said.
Erich reveals his secret to longevity - Gatton Star (09 November 2016)
Kids CPR Training
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan was assisted by Dr Mohammed Sultan of the Family Health Clinic in Gatton, to launch the “Hearts for Hearts” campaign this Valentines Day.
Mayor Milligan said the Lockyer Valley sister city Ageo in Japan donated CPR kits to the Council, and it was decided to donate 2 kits to each school in the Valley to train our kids to learn CPR.
At the launch Dr Sultan spoke about the importance of teaching CPR at our schools, and as part of his Clinic’s ongoing social commitment to the Valley, he announced that he would sponsor a teacher from every school in the Valley to become First Aid and CPR trained and certified.
WHILE couples across the Lockyer Valley were trying to steal each others' hearts, school students were learning how to save them.
For Valentines Day, students learnt the vital skill of CPR thanks to a gift from the Lockyer Valley's sister city, Ageo in Japan.
Ageo city donated CPR training hearts to assist in teaching children the life saving technique. The small heart shaped toys simulate the resistance of a human chest and squeak when the user applies the correct amount pressure needed to perform CPR. Lockyer Valley Regional Council mayor Tanya Milligan said the region was "blessed” to have the relationship it does with Ageo and the training kits would be an important tool for local schools. "What a great way to teach young people about CPR in a fun way,” Cr Milligan said.
Gatton Family Health Clinic general practitioner Dr Mohammed Sultan attended the hand over of the kits to local schools. He said teaching children the basics of CPR was "absolutely critical”, and the kits were a fantastic piece of equipment. "It's not part of the school curriculum and kids don't really know what to do, or how to do it,” Dr Sultan said.
At the launch Dr Sultan spoke about the importance of teaching CPR at our schools, and as part of his Clinic’s ongoing social commitment to the Valley, he announced that he would sponsor a teacher from every school in the Valley to become First Aid and CPR trained and certified.
"They seem very easy (to use), so for the kids it seems fun ... and it will be great to train and teach them how to use it.
Little heart trainers a big deal for students - Gatton Star (15 February 2019)
Win News (Channel 9) Coverage of the event
Mayor Milligan said the Lockyer Valley sister city Ageo in Japan donated CPR kits to the Council, and it was decided to donate 2 kits to each school in the Valley to train our kids to learn CPR.
At the launch Dr Sultan spoke about the importance of teaching CPR at our schools, and as part of his Clinic’s ongoing social commitment to the Valley, he announced that he would sponsor a teacher from every school in the Valley to become First Aid and CPR trained and certified.
WHILE couples across the Lockyer Valley were trying to steal each others' hearts, school students were learning how to save them.
For Valentines Day, students learnt the vital skill of CPR thanks to a gift from the Lockyer Valley's sister city, Ageo in Japan.
Ageo city donated CPR training hearts to assist in teaching children the life saving technique. The small heart shaped toys simulate the resistance of a human chest and squeak when the user applies the correct amount pressure needed to perform CPR. Lockyer Valley Regional Council mayor Tanya Milligan said the region was "blessed” to have the relationship it does with Ageo and the training kits would be an important tool for local schools. "What a great way to teach young people about CPR in a fun way,” Cr Milligan said.
Gatton Family Health Clinic general practitioner Dr Mohammed Sultan attended the hand over of the kits to local schools. He said teaching children the basics of CPR was "absolutely critical”, and the kits were a fantastic piece of equipment. "It's not part of the school curriculum and kids don't really know what to do, or how to do it,” Dr Sultan said.
At the launch Dr Sultan spoke about the importance of teaching CPR at our schools, and as part of his Clinic’s ongoing social commitment to the Valley, he announced that he would sponsor a teacher from every school in the Valley to become First Aid and CPR trained and certified.
"They seem very easy (to use), so for the kids it seems fun ... and it will be great to train and teach them how to use it.
Little heart trainers a big deal for students - Gatton Star (15 February 2019)
Win News (Channel 9) Coverage of the event
Kids on Wheels Cambodia 2019
Each year we at the Family Health Clinic in Gatton, support a variety of charities.
The Kids on Wheels Cambodia 2019 is an amazing project, coordinated by Angela & Andy Ritchie, which provides bikes to kids in Cambodia to attend school. We were very blessed and fortunate to support this project promoting and facilitating education in this very deserving group of learners. It warms our hearts to be a part of this this fantastic project. We sponsored 13 bikes for these wonderful children in Cambodia to help them get to school daily.
"WELCOME TO 2019 Kids on Wheels Cambodia
Firstly we want to thank you for being a part of this project and making a difference in the lives of young Cambodian students. For the 5th year in a row, we are fortunate to partner with Suon Success (Chanthuch ) first hand in rural Kampot. Chanthuch leads the education department of Buddhist Library Cambodia Project with about 3000 students who are learning English, computer and Chinese.
We work together with Chanthuch who organises the local workshops, bike parts and determines which children have the highest needs. Last year in partnership with so many of you guys that are contributing again this year we provided 211!!!!! bikes to the local school children"❤
Much love Andy and Ang
The Kids on Wheels Cambodia 2019 is an amazing project, coordinated by Angela & Andy Ritchie, which provides bikes to kids in Cambodia to attend school. We were very blessed and fortunate to support this project promoting and facilitating education in this very deserving group of learners. It warms our hearts to be a part of this this fantastic project. We sponsored 13 bikes for these wonderful children in Cambodia to help them get to school daily.
"WELCOME TO 2019 Kids on Wheels Cambodia
Firstly we want to thank you for being a part of this project and making a difference in the lives of young Cambodian students. For the 5th year in a row, we are fortunate to partner with Suon Success (Chanthuch ) first hand in rural Kampot. Chanthuch leads the education department of Buddhist Library Cambodia Project with about 3000 students who are learning English, computer and Chinese.
We work together with Chanthuch who organises the local workshops, bike parts and determines which children have the highest needs. Last year in partnership with so many of you guys that are contributing again this year we provided 211!!!!! bikes to the local school children"❤
Much love Andy and Ang
Shave for a cure - Leukaemia Foundation
If the Gatton Family Health Clinic can raise $5000 before March 10, a doctor and a nurse will lose their hair as part of the World's Greatest Shave.
While Doctor Mohammed Sultan will lose his hair regardless of the funds raised, practice nurse Neridah Bryant's fate will depend on how much money is raised for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Mrs Bryant is confident her hair will stay, but reception manager Ellisha Freeman believes otherwise.
"She's confident her hair will stay, but I think she should be scared," Ms Freeman said.
It's the first time Mrs Bryant could lose her locks but for Dr Sultan the clippers won't be an issue for his third shave.
He said having lots of patients affected by cancers inspired his first shave in 2007.
"I'm not particularly nervous, it's exciting because it's for a good cause," he said.
One of Dr Sultan's patients, hairdresser Cassie Morris, has volunteered to do the honours of shaving her doctor's head.
Joining in on the action, newly appointed Doctor, Richardy Hostiadi, was roped in to colour his hair along with Leanne Ramsay and Ms Freeman.
The Family Health Clinic are no strangers to raising funds for charities.
Last year they raised more than $6000 for Buy-a-Bale. The team will go under the shavers or the spray cans on March 10 at 10.30am in the arcade. Donations can be made at the clinic or online at: http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/mohammedsultan
Doctor prepares to lose his hair for Leukaemia Foundation - Gatton Star (10th February 2016)
While Doctor Mohammed Sultan will lose his hair regardless of the funds raised, practice nurse Neridah Bryant's fate will depend on how much money is raised for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Mrs Bryant is confident her hair will stay, but reception manager Ellisha Freeman believes otherwise.
"She's confident her hair will stay, but I think she should be scared," Ms Freeman said.
It's the first time Mrs Bryant could lose her locks but for Dr Sultan the clippers won't be an issue for his third shave.
He said having lots of patients affected by cancers inspired his first shave in 2007.
"I'm not particularly nervous, it's exciting because it's for a good cause," he said.
One of Dr Sultan's patients, hairdresser Cassie Morris, has volunteered to do the honours of shaving her doctor's head.
Joining in on the action, newly appointed Doctor, Richardy Hostiadi, was roped in to colour his hair along with Leanne Ramsay and Ms Freeman.
The Family Health Clinic are no strangers to raising funds for charities.
Last year they raised more than $6000 for Buy-a-Bale. The team will go under the shavers or the spray cans on March 10 at 10.30am in the arcade. Donations can be made at the clinic or online at: http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/mohammedsultan
Doctor prepares to lose his hair for Leukaemia Foundation - Gatton Star (10th February 2016)
Gatton Doctor laces his shoes for a cancer fundraiser
Family Health Clinic Doctor, Richardy Hostiadi has always loved running, but in August he’ll be lacing up his shoes for a cause.
After finding out his friend had being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Dr Hostaidi joined a team of 31 competitors to raise funds and run in the Susan Suduk One Day to Conquer Cancer fun run.
Dr Hostiadi is preparing to run the 25km event, starting at USQ St Lucia, heading to the Storey Bridge, through the botanic gardens and back to the university with funds raised going to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
“A friend of mine (Ronnie Huy) has been involved with raising fundraising for cancer organisations with his bike riding,” Dr Hostaidi said.
“Recently a member of his riding club had cancer and passed away ... and now Ronnie has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.” Despite his chemotherapy treatment, Mr Huy is set to compete with Dr Hostiadi in the charity event.
Working as a doctor at the Gatton Family Health Clinic, Dr Hostaidi knows the impact cancer has on friends, family and communities, which is why he’s out to raise more than $500 for the fun run. “I have run a full marathon a couple of years ago, but I haven’t really been training extensively,” he said.
Although the run is in August, Dr Hostiadi’s team ‘The Fatboyz’ have already raised more than $13500 for cancer research.
To help Dr Hostiadi reach his fundraising goals, the Family Health Clinic will be hosting a cupcake and sausage sizzle on July 13, at the clinic..
“Ellisha Freeman (practice manager) came up with the idea for the bake sale and made it on the last day of state of origin,” Dr Hostiadi said.
Gatton Doctor laces his shoes for a cancer fundraiser - Gatton Star (22nd Jun 2016)
After finding out his friend had being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Dr Hostaidi joined a team of 31 competitors to raise funds and run in the Susan Suduk One Day to Conquer Cancer fun run.
Dr Hostiadi is preparing to run the 25km event, starting at USQ St Lucia, heading to the Storey Bridge, through the botanic gardens and back to the university with funds raised going to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
“A friend of mine (Ronnie Huy) has been involved with raising fundraising for cancer organisations with his bike riding,” Dr Hostaidi said.
“Recently a member of his riding club had cancer and passed away ... and now Ronnie has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.” Despite his chemotherapy treatment, Mr Huy is set to compete with Dr Hostiadi in the charity event.
Working as a doctor at the Gatton Family Health Clinic, Dr Hostaidi knows the impact cancer has on friends, family and communities, which is why he’s out to raise more than $500 for the fun run. “I have run a full marathon a couple of years ago, but I haven’t really been training extensively,” he said.
Although the run is in August, Dr Hostiadi’s team ‘The Fatboyz’ have already raised more than $13500 for cancer research.
To help Dr Hostiadi reach his fundraising goals, the Family Health Clinic will be hosting a cupcake and sausage sizzle on July 13, at the clinic..
“Ellisha Freeman (practice manager) came up with the idea for the bake sale and made it on the last day of state of origin,” Dr Hostiadi said.
Gatton Doctor laces his shoes for a cancer fundraiser - Gatton Star (22nd Jun 2016)
Tribute to Dr Rosenberg to 'outlast us all'
If you lived in Gatton before 2006, chances are you would have not only known Dr Paul Rosenberg - you might have been delivered by him.
The long-serving general practitioner was honoured last Wednesday with a handcrafted bench which was installed next to the Family Health Clinic Gatton.
Former colleague Dr Mohammed Sultan commissioned the Lockyer Woodcrafters' Group to create the bench as a legacy piece for the clinic.
"I met Dr Rosenberg when I arrived in town, which has been about 17-odd years now, and I know he served the community for about 55 years,” he said. "He was really lovely, an absolute gentleman and most people in town would remember him as a good doctor and a good friend.
"It's something we've thought about doing for a long time to acknowledge and remember his service to the community for all those years.”
Geoff Mercer and a team of fellow woodcrafters made the seat.
Dr Sultan hopes the solid wooden bench would outlast everyone at the practice, including himself.
Tribute to Dr Rosenberg to 'outlast us all' - Gatton Star (02 November 2017)
The long-serving general practitioner was honoured last Wednesday with a handcrafted bench which was installed next to the Family Health Clinic Gatton.
Former colleague Dr Mohammed Sultan commissioned the Lockyer Woodcrafters' Group to create the bench as a legacy piece for the clinic.
"I met Dr Rosenberg when I arrived in town, which has been about 17-odd years now, and I know he served the community for about 55 years,” he said. "He was really lovely, an absolute gentleman and most people in town would remember him as a good doctor and a good friend.
"It's something we've thought about doing for a long time to acknowledge and remember his service to the community for all those years.”
Geoff Mercer and a team of fellow woodcrafters made the seat.
Dr Sultan hopes the solid wooden bench would outlast everyone at the practice, including himself.
Tribute to Dr Rosenberg to 'outlast us all' - Gatton Star (02 November 2017)
Taking Steps to avoid Influenza
Even as a particularly rampant influenza season appears to have peaked, Queensland Health is urging people to take active steps to reduce the risk of coming down with the flu.
At the end of August, there were 29,996 cases of influenza reported across the state for the year so far, already surpassing figures from the previous two years.
Gatton's Family Health Clinic general practitioner Dr Mohammed Sultan said he had seen an increased number of patients with influenza this year.
"We've probably seen a high number of patients come through.... and I think the number of patients we've seen they are more sick than usual,” Dr Sultan said.
Dr Sultan said it was never too late to get vaccinated and if you did get sick, it was important to take preventative measures in order to reduce the spread of the virus.
"If it's caught early there are anti viral treatments available, and should see your doctor to see that it's nothing worse than just the flu,” he said.
"A lot of symptomatic treatment along the way - rest, fluids and staying way from contact can help to stop the spread of the virus as well.”
Queensland Health Medical Director of Communicable Diseases Branch Dr Heidi Carroll said there are simple measures everyone can take.
"Although the best defence is to be vaccinated, there are also practical steps we can all take that reduce the likelihood of catching or spreading the flu,” Dr Carroll said. "Steps such as staying at home when sick, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, washing hands, seeing a GP or calling a nurse for free on 13 HEALTH, and getting vaccinated all reduce the risk.”
Taking steps to avoid Influenza - Gatton Star (06 September 2017)
At the end of August, there were 29,996 cases of influenza reported across the state for the year so far, already surpassing figures from the previous two years.
Gatton's Family Health Clinic general practitioner Dr Mohammed Sultan said he had seen an increased number of patients with influenza this year.
"We've probably seen a high number of patients come through.... and I think the number of patients we've seen they are more sick than usual,” Dr Sultan said.
Dr Sultan said it was never too late to get vaccinated and if you did get sick, it was important to take preventative measures in order to reduce the spread of the virus.
"If it's caught early there are anti viral treatments available, and should see your doctor to see that it's nothing worse than just the flu,” he said.
"A lot of symptomatic treatment along the way - rest, fluids and staying way from contact can help to stop the spread of the virus as well.”
Queensland Health Medical Director of Communicable Diseases Branch Dr Heidi Carroll said there are simple measures everyone can take.
"Although the best defence is to be vaccinated, there are also practical steps we can all take that reduce the likelihood of catching or spreading the flu,” Dr Carroll said. "Steps such as staying at home when sick, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, washing hands, seeing a GP or calling a nurse for free on 13 HEALTH, and getting vaccinated all reduce the risk.”
Taking steps to avoid Influenza - Gatton Star (06 September 2017)
Ellisha takes each day with positive approach
Get to know Our Practice Manager
Name: Ellisha Freeman
Occupation: Family Health Clinic Gatton practice manager
Age: 36 Marital Status: Married
What have you enjoyed most about your time with the Family Health Clinic? Being able to improve services to the Lockyer Valley and bring a smile to our patients each visit.
Why did you decide to get involved with the Family Health Clinic? I have a passion for health and helping people and being able to do that locally was a great opportunity to be close to my family.
Have you met anyone famous, who and when? I have worked with lots of famous sports people at charity luncheons that I have held to fund-raise for the Lockyer Valley groups and charities.
What is your greatest accomplishment in life? Being a mum. It's by far one of the hardest jobs in the world but also the most rewarding.
What's the best advice you've ever received? Don't expect to always get it right the first time. Make it work, then make it better.
What is the one thing you would like to change in the world? Everyone to care. Because if you don't, nothing will happen.
Not withstanding the number, how old do you feel and why? In my 30s some days, early 30s other days and late 30s depending on if coffee consumption has kicked in.
What is your favourite hobby or recreation, and why? I love parrots and breeding birds as well as sewing and netball.
What is your happiest childhood memory? Tomahawk Creek fossicking with my parents and grandparents
What is your favourite place to visit in the district? Camping at Somerset.
What would you do if you won the Lotto? Pay off my home, a family holiday and donate most to helping others.
Who are the people you most admire - dead or living? My grandparents. I could listen to their wisdom and stories about their lives for hours
Ellisha takes each day with positive approach - Gatton Star (04 October 2018)
Name: Ellisha Freeman
Occupation: Family Health Clinic Gatton practice manager
Age: 36 Marital Status: Married
What have you enjoyed most about your time with the Family Health Clinic? Being able to improve services to the Lockyer Valley and bring a smile to our patients each visit.
Why did you decide to get involved with the Family Health Clinic? I have a passion for health and helping people and being able to do that locally was a great opportunity to be close to my family.
Have you met anyone famous, who and when? I have worked with lots of famous sports people at charity luncheons that I have held to fund-raise for the Lockyer Valley groups and charities.
What is your greatest accomplishment in life? Being a mum. It's by far one of the hardest jobs in the world but also the most rewarding.
What's the best advice you've ever received? Don't expect to always get it right the first time. Make it work, then make it better.
What is the one thing you would like to change in the world? Everyone to care. Because if you don't, nothing will happen.
Not withstanding the number, how old do you feel and why? In my 30s some days, early 30s other days and late 30s depending on if coffee consumption has kicked in.
What is your favourite hobby or recreation, and why? I love parrots and breeding birds as well as sewing and netball.
What is your happiest childhood memory? Tomahawk Creek fossicking with my parents and grandparents
What is your favourite place to visit in the district? Camping at Somerset.
What would you do if you won the Lotto? Pay off my home, a family holiday and donate most to helping others.
Who are the people you most admire - dead or living? My grandparents. I could listen to their wisdom and stories about their lives for hours
Ellisha takes each day with positive approach - Gatton Star (04 October 2018)
Meet Gatton's new Doctors
DESPITE hailing from different countries, Gatton's newest doctors share the same professional goals. In fact General Practitioners Dr Leon Tang and Dr Joseph Chua have much more in common than recently joining the team at the Family Health Clinic in Gatton.
Both are 29-years-old, studied medicine for six years and have previously worked in hospital emergency departments before taking the opportunity to put their medical knowledge, skills and experience into practice in the Lockyer Valley.
Originally from Singapore, Dr Chua studied medicine at the University of Adelaide and after graduating in 2013 he made the move to Brisbane. "I love working in a general practice compared to hospitals,” he said. "Being a GP is more about continuity of care and getting to know patients personally and their family.
"I get to see the patient again, so I get to see the treatment offered to them and see them improve ... which was something I couldn't really do in the emergency department.”
It was Dr Chua's big brother who inspired him to become a doctor. "My brother is an emergency doctor ... he got me interested in medicine and I learnt a lot from him,” he said. Though he's only being in town for three weeks, Dr Chua is enjoying his time in Gatton. "It's pretty good so far,” he said. "It feels really good to be able to practice what I've learnt and help the community. It's very fulfilling.”
Similarly to Dr Chua, Dr Tang became a doctor due to family influence as both parents were doctors.
He began his journey in Malaysia studying at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur. At aged 21 he moved to Brisbane and finished studying at the University of Queensland under a medical training program. "Gatton is a pretty nice-cosy town ... I'm excited to integrate into the community and to make a difference,” he said. Dr Tang said he looked forward to the rest of his journey as a GP. "It's a very rewarding career and I haven't looked back on the decision of becoming a doctor ever,” he said.
Meet Gatton's new Doctors - Gatton Star (08 February 2018)
Both are 29-years-old, studied medicine for six years and have previously worked in hospital emergency departments before taking the opportunity to put their medical knowledge, skills and experience into practice in the Lockyer Valley.
Originally from Singapore, Dr Chua studied medicine at the University of Adelaide and after graduating in 2013 he made the move to Brisbane. "I love working in a general practice compared to hospitals,” he said. "Being a GP is more about continuity of care and getting to know patients personally and their family.
"I get to see the patient again, so I get to see the treatment offered to them and see them improve ... which was something I couldn't really do in the emergency department.”
It was Dr Chua's big brother who inspired him to become a doctor. "My brother is an emergency doctor ... he got me interested in medicine and I learnt a lot from him,” he said. Though he's only being in town for three weeks, Dr Chua is enjoying his time in Gatton. "It's pretty good so far,” he said. "It feels really good to be able to practice what I've learnt and help the community. It's very fulfilling.”
Similarly to Dr Chua, Dr Tang became a doctor due to family influence as both parents were doctors.
He began his journey in Malaysia studying at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur. At aged 21 he moved to Brisbane and finished studying at the University of Queensland under a medical training program. "Gatton is a pretty nice-cosy town ... I'm excited to integrate into the community and to make a difference,” he said. Dr Tang said he looked forward to the rest of his journey as a GP. "It's a very rewarding career and I haven't looked back on the decision of becoming a doctor ever,” he said.
Meet Gatton's new Doctors - Gatton Star (08 February 2018)
Breast screen Awareness
You may notice that we are a little pink at the clinic this month and that’s because it’s Breast Screen Awareness month at the Family Health Clinic Gatton.
If you have not had your breast screen in the past 2 years phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment.
If you have had your mammogram then join in the fun and shout it Loud and Proud that you are up to date with your breast screen.
Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in Australian women – it represents 28% of all cancers in women. Around 17,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.
Although it can occur at any age, it is more common in women over 40. Almost 70% of breast cancers are diagnosed in women aged 40-69, and about 25% in women aged 70 and over. In rare cases, women are diagnosed during pregnancy.
About 140 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year and most of these men are over 50.
If you have not had your breast screen in the past 2 years phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment.
If you have had your mammogram then join in the fun and shout it Loud and Proud that you are up to date with your breast screen.
Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in Australian women – it represents 28% of all cancers in women. Around 17,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.
Although it can occur at any age, it is more common in women over 40. Almost 70% of breast cancers are diagnosed in women aged 40-69, and about 25% in women aged 70 and over. In rare cases, women are diagnosed during pregnancy.
About 140 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year and most of these men are over 50.
Breast Cancer Support
Family Health Clinic Gatton went pink to raise funds for breast cancer support and awareness, for Breast Care Nurses.
Breast cancer is close to our heart with so many patients and even some staff having been diagnosed with breast cancer over the years.
For our staff and friends to get down and spend hours baking amazing cupcakes, to raise funds on many occasions was an easy decision.
Thank you everyone for your support.
Courtesy Car
We understand that it can be difficult to get transport to the doctor at times. We never want that to impact on your healthcare. We now offer transport to our patients for doctors' appointments with us at Family Health Clinic Gatton. This is booked at the time of your appointment booking. Please discuss with our reception staff. The Family Health Clinic provides the vehicle, but a big thank you to our volunteer drivers who make this possible. Contact us for more information at 5462 2155 *Conditions apply |
We strive to improve and so, in July 2019, we upgraded to a new courtesy vehicle, for our patient comfort.
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Odd Socks Day
We are defiantly all a little odd at Family Health Clinic Gatton today but that is nothing new. Our odd socks day helped raise funds for Mental Health Support and Awareness.
Donations for mental health support and awareness can be made at the clinic or online.
(06/10/2017)
Daffodil Day
Your support on Daffodil Day allows us to continue to fund life-saving cancer research that could save the life of someone you love.
This was another one one the projects we took on and helped raise funds to support the Cancer Council.
All funds raised through Daffodil Day get Cancer Council Queensland one step closer to a cancer free future.
Buy A Bale - Supporting Farmers
The Buy A Bale campaign is helping Australian farmers as they battle the most crippling drought in decades and now after the flood in the North West Queensland Buy a Bale program is providing immediate assistance to flood affected farmers in North West Queensland.
Our Clinic held a morning tea and cupcake stall and raised almost $7000, after a generous donor added on an extra $5000 to our morning tea.
Laidley Lions Sponsorship
In keeping with the spirit of supporting an active community, we are proud sponsors of the Laidley Lions Under 10 footy team, at the Gorden Tallis Cup 2017, being held in July 2017 at Townsville.
Our best wishes to the team. Go and make the Lockyer proud...
In keeping with the spirit of supporting an active community, we are proud sponsors of the Laidley Lions Under 10 footy team, at the Gorden Tallis Cup 2017, being held in July 2017 at Townsville.
Our best wishes to the team. Go and make the Lockyer proud...
Health & Wellness Expo
A Health and Wellbeing Expo is held annually in the Lockyer Valley to bring together a broad range of exhibitors from the health and wellbeing sector.
The Family Health Clinic has actively participated and held a stall at the Expo to promote health and create awareness of services available in the Lockyer Valley.
