Health Matters
One of the most often run examinations for back pain is a radiological scan – an X-ray, CT scan or MRI. All these scans are excellent in certain circumstances, and they can add valuable information to a clinical picture. I see patients scans and the accompanying reports almost every day. Scans reveal many things, such […]
New Service NSW Centre Now Open
The NSW Government is expanding access to Service NSW Centres for the residents of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, with a new Service NSW Centre opening its doors at Glenmore Park last month. Close to 50,000 customer visits are expected at Glenmore Park Service Centre in the first year, with communities in Glenmore Park, […]
Parents Corner
The Burning Cost Of Living In Western Sydney, the cost-of-living crisis is all too real. Families are increasingly reaching out to services for support. So here are some ways can you get support and some saving tips. School Fees Across public and private schools, parents are being asked to contribute more money. But what happens […]
Paws A While
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital would like to introduce the newest additions to our team. Dr Mustafa Jabbar Veterinarian (BMedSc, DVM) Mustafa is a passionate veterinarian who recently graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. His journey in the field of medicine began in human medicine, but his unwavering love and […]
Health Matters
Most people have lower back pain at some point. Often it disappears after mild anti-inflammatory medication, a little rest, or light massage. But sometimes pain remains. This longer lasting back pain might simply be annoying, a bit better when you warm-up but always there in the background. At worst it can be a constant debilitating […]
The Sky’s the Limit for Elyssia
19-year-old Glenmore Park resident Elyssia Sultana had recently graduated from High School and had no set plan on what she was wanting to do. She saw the opportunity of a traineeship through Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and thought it would be a once in a lifetime experience that would allow her to learn and […]
Paws A While
Our homes are enriched by the comforting presence of our furry companions, who, over the years, have given us a profound gift – a lifetime of unwavering love. As our pets gracefully transition into their golden years, it’s our opportunity to repay their loyalty with the care and consideration that they deserve. The first step […]
Parents Corner
As children start a new school year it can be challenging after such a long holiday, for both carers and children, to get back into the school routine. We have some suggestions here for you about the hard part – setting up a good study routine. Sleep All children need good quality sleep to function […]
Health Matters
Unlike functional scoliosis, structural scoliosis is not a simple lateral curve of the spine. It involves a more complex three-dimensional deformity of vertebrae. Thus, the side to side curvature we see is normally a product of two abnormalities. Increased lordosis (like the bend in your lower back) Abnormal rotation of individual vertebrae with respect to […]
Rising to the Top
From the grassy fields of local clubs to the dazzling lights of the international stage, 21 year-old Brooke Bailey’s rise in the world of AFL and Oztag is a tale of determination, skill and an unwavering passion for the game. Brooke’s Oztag career spans 16 years and includes representing Penrith and the West Sydney Tigers […]