Total Health Pottsville - General Practice

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

The marketing hype promises better health for men, fewer colds and a more robust immune system. Here’s what the evidence says.

👉 Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/should-i-take-zinc-or-eat-oysters-to-ward-off-colds-boost-my-immune-system-or-improve-fertility-284942

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05/07/2026

❄️ July is Respiratory Health Month

Winter can be tough on the lungs, especially for people with asthma, emphysema and COPD.

Good management now can prevent flare-ups later.

📅 If breathing issues are affecting you, or you have not had a review of your asthma or COPD this year, please book a review with your GP. Call (02) 6676 1744 or book online at

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05/07/2026

No need to brave the cold 🏠

Free online workouts make it easy to move your body indoors - just clear a small space, put on comfy shoes and get started.

For more tips and simple exercise circuits you can do at home follow Healthy Eating Active Living NSW or visit https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/

13/06/2026

Built for your community. By your community.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟰𝟱+ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿?

We're inviting local community members to be among the first to trial a new free Community Wayfinding Assistant, designed to help people find local activities, groups, services and supports that make it easier to stay connected, active and engaged.

We're especially keen to hear from:
✨ People with disability
✨ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
✨ LGBTQIA+ people
✨ People from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

You don't need to be tech-savvy to take part.

📅 Trial period: 8 June to 20 July 2026
📱 Access the tool on your phone, tablet or computer
📝 Complete 3 short surveys during the trial

🎁 Receive a $10 EFTPOS gift card for each survey completed (up to $30 total, conditions apply)

Places are limited, and participants will continue to have access to the Assistant when it launches.

Your feedback will help shape a tool designed to connect North Coast communities with the services, activities and support available in their local area.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆👉https://hnc.org.au/news-story/help-us-shape-a-new-free-tool-for-northern-nsw-mid-north-coast-locals-aged-45/

13/06/2026

Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.

👉 Read the article: https://theconversation.com/kids-should-be-involved-in-their-health-care-heres-how-to-make-that-happen-283145

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27/05/2026

Wonderful news! Needle-free flu vaccination for children 2 to 17 yrs! Happy to offer after-school appointments over coming weeks for busy families. Call 6676 1744.

All young people from 2 to 17 years of age in NSW are now eligible for the free nasal spray flu vaccine.

Expanding eligibility aims to boost statewide vaccination rates and make it easier for families - especially those with children who dislike needles.

The nasal spray flu vaccine is gentle, painless and available for free for a limited time at GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services and pharmacies.

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness.

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/families_and_individuals.aspx

Book your family’s flu vaccine today: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

Here are 4 things to avoid and 3 things to try to help model good eating and body image for your kids.