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R U OK?

Today is R U OK Day and because we believe that asking “are you ok?” is something we can all do to make a difference, we would like to encourage you to reconnect with someone you’ve lost touch with today to check that they are ok. Trust your gut instinct and start a conversation if…

International FASD Day

Today, 9th of September, is International FASD Day. A day that is dedicated to raising awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). While we’ve pledged to go alcohol free for the day, it’s also a good opportunity to encourage and support women to have alcohol-free pregnancies. The doctors at Kimberley Medical Group are happy…

Sexual Health Advice & Education

The team at Kimberley Medical Group provide a comfortable, no-judgement space to discuss and provide support on topics surrounding sexual health.   Our General Practitioners are experienced and up to date with the prevention, investigation and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Broome and throughout the Kimberley region. The Kimberley region is…

Chronic Disease Management

Kimberley Medical Group GPs offer a wide range of support to patients suffering from chronic disease.So, what is a chronic disease? A chronic disease is a condition or disease which generally lasts at least six months or longer. These diseases can have detrimental impacts on your everyday life.   Common chronic diseases include…

Pathology Now Available

 We’re pleased to announce that Clinipath pathology now operates onsite at our practice. Open Monday to Friday from 8am – 12.30pm, our phlebotomist has extensive experience in all areas of pathology, especially with kids. Please call 08 9157 9860 for more information

Free mammograms for Broome women

Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women and one in eight women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. BreastScreen WA is offering women aged 40 or over access to the FREE screening mammography service in Broome. BreastScreen WA’s mobile service will be located at Broome Health…

Breast Screen WA Visiting Broome

Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women and one in eight women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. BreastScreen WA is offering women aged 40 or over access to the FREE screening mammography service in Broome. BreastScreen WA’s mobile service will be located at Broome Health Services, Robinson Street…

How coffee can make you an eco friendly charity champion

That’s right!! You can put your caffeine addition to a good cause by purchasing a handy FOP Australia eco-cup now available at Kimberley Medical Group for $15. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is one of the rarest, most disabling genetic conditions known to medicine, causing bone to form in muscles (and other soft tissue)…

Am I eligible for a free flu vaccine?

We now have the 2018 Flu vaccine in stock! Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. Vaccination is our best defense against the flu. Recent evidence shows that flu immunisation may wane after 3 to 4 months. In Western Australia the peak flu season is…

Sick Kids Clinic supporting Feed The Little Children this Christmas

This Christmas, Kimberley Medical Group’s Sick Kids Clinic is proudly supporting our much loved, Broome based charity Feed The Little Children (FTLC).We are asking for your help in donating toys, non-perishable food and even monetary contributions, and have set up a collection point in the practice. The goods and money collected will be…

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