Spring Health Check
Thinking it’s time to start that ‘beach body diet’ before summer? Before you sign up to a crash diet – it’s a good idea to get a professional health check first! Health isn’t how you look – it’s how you feel, and that’s all about what’s going on inside your body. We all want to […]
Bee careful this Spring – how to look out for Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction, and can be life threatening – let’s talk about what it is and what signs to watch for to keep you safe this Spring. If you suspect you have allergies to food, medicines, insect stings or other potential triggers like latex, it’s important to see an […]
Corporate Sundowner a Success
CCH, together with SM Physio, had the pleasure of hosting a recent Meet & Greet Sundowner at artisan cocktail bar, Bar LaFayette, in Perth’s CBD. We’d like to say a big thanks to all who attended, including Surgeons Prof Reza Salleh, Mr Matthew Lawson-Smith and Mr Sam Young, along with the CCH and SM physio […]
Ergonomics for a Healthier Workplace
Whether you work in an office or on-site, the awareness and practice of safe ergonomics in your day-to-day will ensure you can work harder and experience fewer injuries on the job. What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is the act of finding the right ‘fit’ between a worker and the conditions and environment of the job. If […]
Executive Health Check: Protect the medical, mental and physical health of your key staff.
Designed specifically for executives and key staff, these assessments are vital to keep your essential staff in top form – and your business functioning efficiently by extension. When they get sick, the cost on your business is the highest, so investing in professional health checks is highly recommended. Often overlooked is the level of pressure […]
Meet Dr Sandra Gongora
As an Occupational Physician with CCH, Dr Sandra spends her time helping patients with injury management, health surveillance and conducting Assessments of Fitness for returning to work. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see a worker returning to work on their pre-injury duties and knowing she played a role in making that happen. She is […]
Plan Ahead for Flu Protection
Is the flu even such a big deal anymore? No, but only if you are regularly receiving the flu vaccine. For best protection, we (and every doctor) strongly advise receiving your flu vac every year to avoid contracting influenza – or the flu – a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. Is it […]
Silica Dust – the ‘Asbestos’ of the Construction Industry
If you work in the construction industry, particularly work involving grinding, sandblasting or surfacing material containing silica (e.g. concrete or stone bench-tops), protecting yourself from the destructive effects of Silica dust is vital for your long-term health. What is Silica? Silica dust (crystalline silica) is found in many materials including some stone, sand, gravel, bricks, […]
What isn’t caused by hay and doesn’t give you a fever?
Hay Fever – The most common allergic disorder in Australia. Hay Fever can hit at the worst possible times, affecting our ability to concentrate, sleep and get through our everyday working tasks. It’s hard to work at your normal pace when your head is full of cotton and you need to blow your nose every […]
6 Tips for a Safer Silly Season
Believe it or not, high heels, Christmas toys, tree decorations, champagne corks and food poisoning are all hazards which send Australians to the hospital over the festive season.