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Managing an ongoing condition like diabetes, a chronic wound or a vascular issue often means juggling more than one type of care. A chronic disease management plan puts your GP at the centre of that coordination, with clear treatment goals and referrals to allied health where appropriate.

Prostate health is easy to put off, often because of a few persistent myths about who needs to think about it and when. This guide checks those myths against the facts and explains what a prostate health conversation with your GP actually involves, including the PSA test and what it can and can't tell you.

R U OK? Day is a reminder that a genuine conversation can be a real first step for someone who's struggling. This guide covers how to notice the signs, how to start that conversation using the ask, listen, encourage, check in approach, and how a GP or Mental Health Care Plan can help if more support is needed.

A skin cancer check is a clinical examination of your skin carried out by a GP to look for spots that may be new, changing or otherwise concerning. It typically includes a short conversation about your sun exposure and skin history, followed by a visual examination, and can lead to further steps such as a dermatoscope review or biopsy if something needs a closer look.

Medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) is available up to 9 weeks gestation. Confidential, GP-led care at Crown West Medical, Wollongong

Inclusive, ACON-affiliated GP care in Wollongong, including gender affirming care and PrEP. Book with Crown West Medical via HotDoc.

Know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke and understand your risk factors. Crown West Medical GPs in Wollongong support prevention and early action

Three important vaccine updates for winter 2026, including two that are newly free for eligible Australians. Here is what has changed and who needs to know.

If you've ever dealt with an itchy, irritated, dry patch of skin that just won't quit, there's a good chance you've experienced atopic dermatitis — more commonly known as eczema.

Shorter days and colder weather can affect how you feel. Here is what to look out for this winter and when it is worth talking to someone.

Thinking about doing Dry July this year? Here is what a month without alcohol can do for your sleep, energy, mood, and more — and how to actually get through it.

Not sure what to expect at your child's first GP visit? This guide covers what the GP checks, what to bring, and how to find a doctor your family trusts.

Men's Health Week 2026 runs 15–21 June. Find out what a men's health check at a GP actually covers — cardiovascular risk, mental health, skin, and more.

Attunement shapes your baby's emotional development from the start. Learn what it is, what it looks like in everyday moments, and how your GP can help.

What should your family do to stay healthy this winter in Wollongong? Find out what a GP visit covers, when to book, and how to reduce illness at home in this blog post

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are reshaping obesity medicine in Australia. Find out what they are, who qualifies, what the evidence says, and what the myths get wrong.

Crown West Medical in Wollongong is an ACON-affiliated inclusive GP practice offering gender affirming care, hormone therapy, PrEP prescribing, sexual health, and STI screening. Find out what services are available and how to book.

RSV vaccine is now free for eligible Australians from 15 May 2026. Find out which five vaccines are recommended before winter, who qualifies for free doses, and how to book at Crown West Medical in Wollongong.

"Feeling fine" isn't a diagnosis. Understand the science behind "silent" conditions like high blood pressure and how a 20-minute check-up protects your future

From age 15, Australian teens can hold their own Medicare card and attend confidential GP appointments, supporting honest clinical conversations and lifelong health literacy.