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How a medicine review in your home can help you get the most from your medicines
Have you had your Home Medicine Review? Are you taking several medications? Would you like to know more about your medication? Do you want to
Shared Medical Appointments are back at CFP
Cygnet Family Practice is excited to announce that Shared Medical Appointments will recommence on Thursdays, from September 30th 2021 at 3pm-4:30pm. The first of four
Covid immunisation recommended for pregnant women
Pregnancy is a crucial time in any woman’s life (and of course, their family, partners and children). Many changes happen in pregnancy, including a weakening
Are low carb diets the answer?
Dr Simon McCluskey recently gave a talk at the Cygnet Family Practice on low-carb diets. He considers that the evidence shows that these diets are
CFP welcomes another medical student
Welcome Solveig Herb 3rd Year Medical Student University of Tasmania Solveig will be working with us from 5th of July until the 16th of July
CFP, community involvement and health training
Working in general practice means being part of a community. Kerrie took Abigail to our local CWA group to see how belonging to a group
CFP and training the next generation of health professionals
We welcomed Abigail Neville, a 3rd year Medical Student, for a 2 week placement in April. Kerrie took her out to Duggans to help with
Covid-19 Vaccination concerns
For adults 50 years and over, the choice of having another option of a vaccine against COVID-19 is months away. Expert medical advice is clear
Benefits of vaccination
Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19. There are also other important community benefits such as promoting
COVID 19 Vaccination Rollout
In Tasmania we have had little COVID 19 disease so far, but it is highly infectious. Our health experts recommend the vaccine as our best
Flu vaccinations are now available at Cygnet Family Practice
There must be at least 2 weeks between flu vaccination and covid 19 vaccination Our COVID 19 Vaccination Clinics are available every second Saturday from