Total Health Pottsville - General Practice

12/09/2026

A future without cervical cancer starts with prevention, and cervical screening is one of the most effective ways to protect your health 💜

If you're a woman aged 25 to 74, you only need a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years. You can choose the screening option that suits you best: a doctor or nurse can collect your sample, or you can self-collect using a simple vaginal swab.

Even having just one Cervical Screening Test can provide significant protection compared to never being screened.

This start a conversation about cervical screening with the women in your life.

17/08/2026

New guidelines for prostate cancer detection mean men under 50 and over 70 will be offered testing by their GP in an effort to improve early diagnosis.

Prostate cancer is estimated to be the most diagnosed cancer in Australia and last year there were an estimated 4,000 deaths, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

More: https://ab.co/4bAcUiY

11/08/2026

🧒 August focuses on Child and Adolescent Health & Wellbeing

Growing bodies can benefit from regular check-ups - from developmental concerns, nutrition and sleep, to mental health, acne and period problems.

📅 Book an appointment to support your child or adolescent's health and development.

🤳(02) 6676 1744 or 💻online:

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08/08/2026

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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

Your local clinic We care about your health. Pottsville’s longest established General Practice was re-born in October of 2020 as Total Health Pottsville. We look forward to supporting all patients through every stage of life’s journey. Make an appointment Book your appointment Book now Services ...

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/