Hamilton Medical Group

10/10/2026

One person has required emergency care after experiencing an opioid overdose following use of an unknown yellow tinted powder. Specialised blood tests showed evidence of N-Desethyl Etonitazene, a novel synthetic opioid.

Nitazenes are extremely potent NSOs, which means they can produce strong effects in very small amounts. They are often 100-200 times as potent as he**in (sometimes more).

Signs of opioid overdose to look out for include: breathing slowly, reduced consciousness (meaning someone is hard to rouse or wake), and tiny pupils in some cases.

Learn more about this alert, including how to access free naloxone to reverse opioid overdose, and where to access support services: https://go.vic.gov.au/3VVIJxy

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you notice changes that may be worth checking with your doctor.

A breast self-check is one simple way to get familiar with what’s normal for you.

Remember, breast changes are common and most are not due to cancer. But if you notice a new or unusual change, it’s important to have it checked.

08/10/2026

What should be on your health checklist in your 50s? 💜

As you move through your 50s, some health checks become particularly important, including keeping an eye on your heart and bone health, staying up to date with breast and bowel screening, and talking to your healthcare professional about any changes or concerns.

Think of this as a handy reminder of the health checks to keep on your radar.

07/10/2026

Ever heard of thunderstorm asthma? It's a real risk in Victoria and it can catch people off guard.

You don't need a current asthma diagnosis to be at risk. You’re also at risk if you have past asthma, undiagnosed asthma, or just springtime hay fever alone.

Now that the season has started, check the epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast on the VicEmergency app daily and avoid being outdoors in thunderstorms – especially the wind gusts that come before them.

Make sure you follow your written asthma action plan or hay fever treatment plan, take any prescribed medications and carry your asthma reliever.

If you develop asthma symptoms (wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, a persistent cough), follow your asthma action plan or use asthma first aid.

Know the risk. Be prepared. Stay safe.

06/10/2026

No matter how small, every reminder counts. 🫶

If you’re aged 50 to 74 and have no breast symptoms, take this as your sign to book a breast screen.

Call 13 20 50 or head to the link below to book your free breast screen today. 💗

Book now: https://bit.ly/3DzG2TM

05/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop smoking? 🤔

05/10/2026

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year, more than 3,000 Australians are diagnosed with liver cancer.

Liver cancer can be silent and may cause no symptoms at first.

Managing your liver disease and having regular liver checks will give you the best chance of staying well.

01/10/2026

October is Depression Awareness Month. 💚

Depression doesn’t always look like crying, staying in bed or visibly falling apart. Sometimes it looks like going to work, replying to messages, laughing with friends and carrying on as normal while quietly fighting a battle nobody else can see.

This month is a reminder to check in on the people you love, even the ones who seem “fine.” To speak a little more openly. To listen without judgement. And to remind anyone struggling that they never have to suffer in silence.

01/10/2026

We know. A goose doing public health messaging sounds like a wild goose chase. It's not. It's just a goose. With opinions and some sound health advice.

With spring now sprung, we got an actual goose to lay it all out for us.
Thunderstorm asthma, sun safety, mental health, sexual health, and that appointment you keep rescheduling...

Don't be a silly goose, be a smart one.