General Health Checks
Comprehensive health assessments to help you stay on top of your wellbeing.
Health Assessments
Regular health checks are one of the most important things you can do for your long-term wellbeing. Our GPs at Kiama Downs Medical Practice offer comprehensive health assessments to detect and manage health issues early, before they become serious.
What We Check
A general health check may include:
- Blood pressure and heart health assessment
- Blood tests for cholesterol, blood sugar, liver and kidney function
- Diabetes screening and management
- Weight and BMI assessment
- Cancer screening (bowel, skin, breast, cervical, prostate)
- Mental health and wellbeing check
- Lifestyle factors review (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol)
- Medication review
- Immunisation status review
Who Should Have a Health Check?
We recommend regular health checks for:
- Adults aged 45 and over (or 30 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
- Anyone with a family history of chronic disease
- People with existing health conditions requiring monitoring
- Those who haven't seen a GP in over 12 months
Medicare Health Assessments
Medicare provides rebates for certain health assessments, including:
- 45–49 Year Health Check: A one-off health assessment for patients aged 45–49 who are at risk of developing chronic disease
- 75+ Health Assessment: An annual comprehensive health assessment for patients aged 75 and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Check: Annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of any age
Our nurses bulk bill GP Management Care Plans and Health Assessments. For more information, see our appointments page.
Chronic Disease Management
If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma or arthritis, your GP can develop a GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) to coordinate your ongoing care. These plans are bulk billed by our nurses.
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Skin Cancer & Dermatology
Skin cancer checks in Kiama Downs, as well as acne, eczema, psoriasis and general dermatology care. Covering care for the Nowra and Wollongong region.
Men’s Health
Confidential care for men of all ages, including health checks, mental health, sexual health, fertility, prostate and urinary concerns, skin checks and cancer prevention.
Pregnancy & Antenatal Care
Nurses and GP Registrar Doctors with additional training in pregnancy care and antenatal care. Help for those with delays getting pregnant.
Menopause & Perimenopause
Care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Your GP helps you to manage symptoms, and can provide care that can help reduce or resolve discomfort with a specific plan for you.
Women's Health
All about women's health. Fertility, pregnancy, safety in relationships, cancer awareness, breast screening and cervical screening. We also cover topics about normal vulva health & appearance and body image.
Iron Infusions
Iron infusions take under 20 minutes and can easily be arranged. To book now please book a planning appointment with a GP in Kiama Downs.
Bone Health (Aclasta Infusions)
Aclasta (Zoledronic Acid) infusions for bone strength are provided in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Nowra & Kiama area by nurses at our practice.
Abortion & Pregnancy Termination
Affordable and safe abortion care in Kiama, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Nowra. All women have a right to affordable, safe pregnancy termination where legal to do so.
Mental Health
Support for mental health and other challenges. Learn what our nurses and GP Registrar doctors at Kiama Downs can do to help you.
Onsite Pathology
Convenient onsite pathology collection at the practice. Blood tests and other pathology services available without needing a separate visit.
Sports Injuries
Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries including sprains, strains, fractures and overuse injuries.
Doctors for Doctors
High-quality GP care for medical colleagues, GPs and specialists in the Kiama, Illawarra and Shoalhaven area.
Paediatrics (Teens, Kids & Babies)
Our GP Registrar Doctors have additional paediatric training and establish great connections with kids of all ages. They also provide mental health support for children. We offer bulk billed blue book baby checks.
Travel Clinic
Specialised to help you get the most out of your trip by staying healthy for the lowest possible cost with our nurses. All travel vaccinations including Yellow Fever — so you don't need an expensive commercial travel clinic.
Palliative Care
We recognise the role of palliative care for people with medical problems and life limiting illnesses. To discuss loved ones or your own care please call us.
Advanced Care Directives
Our nurses and GP Registrar Doctors support patient dignity. They help families and loved ones work together to get the best care possible.
Home & Nursing Home Visits
Available for existing patients who are too unwell to attend the practice. Home visits within 10km and nursing home care at Bluehaven Kiama.
Vaccines (Flu, COVID & Pneumonia)
Free flu, COVID and pneumonia vaccines for eligible patients. Our nurses provide vaccinations as part of the National Immunisation Program.
Childhood Immunisations
All National Immunisation Program vaccines for children. Bulk billed Blue Book baby checks and catch-up vaccination schedules.
Flu Vaccination
Flu vaccination appointments at Kiama Downs Medical Practice.