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Cornwall Street Medical Centre sends warm holiday wishes, featuring the one and only Dr. Taz who is spreading the Christmas spirit with his stylish and festive Christmas pants🎄

Do you ever wake up feeling anxious or a sense of dread the day after drinking? Well, you’re not alone and likely experiencing ‘Hangxiety’, a common post-drinking experience. But, why do we get hangxiety? And how can you manage it? Learn more here health.qld.gov.au/news-events/ne…

This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we celebrate the resilience and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community. Let's continue to work towards a world that is truly inclusive and respectful. 🧡🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOBIT2023 #IDAHOBIT #lgbt #queer #lgbtqia

A massive thank you to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust, who presented UQ Health Care with the funds for our Homeless Outreach Project.

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia? So what can we do to take care of our hearts? Read the Heart Foundation's guide to taking care of your heart here heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/health…

A great way to eat more vegetables, is using veges that are in season. Not only are they fresh & rich in flavour, but in-season vegetables are generally cheaper and often on sale. Check out tips & recipes for healthy, yummy, budget-friendly meals here boostyourhealthy.com.au

You don’t hear about it often, but men also get breast cancer (about 1 in 100 breast cancer cases). All people are born with a small amount of breast tissue, & while those born male have less tissue, this tissue can still become cancerous. Learn more health.qld.gov.au/news-events/ne…

@13Yarn is the first national service of its kind for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. Going through a tough time? They're here to yarn. Learn more 13yarn.org.au

Merry Christmas from UQ Health Care, to those who celebrate. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Do multivitamins make you healthier, or are they just a feel-good waste of money? Many people take a daily multivitamin believing it is helping them stay healthy. But is it? Find out here health.qld.gov.au/news-events/ne…

Alongside having regular cervical screening tests, it is so important to listen to your body and be aware of any cervical cancer symptoms. Here are some symptoms of cervical cancer you shouldn’t ignore. Learn more accf.org.au/about-us/campa… #MakeCervicalCancerHistory.

This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, a time to raise awareness and break the stigma. If you or a loved one are showing signs of these symptoms, it may be a good time to reach out for support. Learn more pmhweek.org.au #Perinatalmentalhealthweek

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It’s important to know the symptoms of lung cancer. If lung cancer is found at an earlier stage, there is more chance of a better outcome. Learn more canceraustralia.gov.au/key-initiative… #Lungcancer #Lungcancerawareness #lungcancerawarenessmonth

Worldwide, one in three women & one in five men aged 50 years & over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak & fragile, causing them to break easily. Learn more about osteoporosis this #WorldOsteoporosisDay here worldosteoporosisday.org

This week is #NationalNutritionWeek. We all know that vegetables are important for our health, however 91% of Australians are not eating the recommended 5+ serves of vegetables each day. Find tips, recepies and cooking demonstrations here tryfor5.org.au

Running from Sunday 16 – Saturday 22 October 2022, National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend. Learn more carersweek.com.au

Did you know most of us will experience eye health issues, but globally over 1 billion people do not have access to eye care services? This is not okay. World Sight Day is an opportunity to focus on the importance of eye health for everyone, everywhere. iapb.org/world-sight-da…

October is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. An opportunity for individuals, families and organisations to raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and related inherited bleeding disorders around Australia. Learn more haemophilia.org.au

World Heart Day is an opportunity for everyone to stop and consider how best to use heart for humanity, for nature, and for you. Beating cardiovascular disease (CVD) is something that matters to every beating heart. Learn more world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-da…

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology is hosting a special seminar for R U OK? Day on September 8. The seminar is open to all UQ students and staff. Learn more aibn.uq.edu.au/ruok