Jupiter Health Two Rocks

🧼💙 Infection Prevention and Control Week💙🧼

This Infection Prevention and Control Week, we’re raising awareness of the simple but important steps we can all take to help prevent the spread of infections and keep our community healthy.

Infections can spread in many ways, but good hygiene practices and preventative measures can make a real difference in protecting ourselves and those around us.

🦠 Simple ways to help prevent infections:

✔️ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
✔️ Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
✔️ Keep vaccinations up to date
✔️ Clean frequently touched surfaces
✔️ Stay home when you’re unwell, where possible
✔️ Follow good food safety practices
✔️ Seek medical advice if symptoms are concerning or getting worse

Healthcare settings also rely on effective infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate cleaning and the safe use of protective equipment, to help protect patients, visitors and healthcare workers.

💙 Prevention starts with all of us. Small everyday actions can help reduce the spread of illness and create a safer, healthier community.

At Jupiter Health, we’re committed to maintaining safe healthcare practices and supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients and team.

💜 World Menopause Day – 18 October 💜

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the changes it brings can affect everyone differently. This World Menopause Day, we’re raising awareness, encouraging open conversations and reminding women that support is available.

Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can happen earlier. The transition leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, can bring a range of physical and emotional changes.

Common symptoms may include:

✔️ Hot flushes and night sweats
✔️ Difficulty sleeping
✔️ Mood changes, anxiety or low mood
✔️ Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
✔️ Changes in menstrual periods
✔️ Vaginal dryness or reduced libido
✔️ Joint aches and changes in energy levels

💜 You don’t have to simply put up with your symptoms. There are treatment and management options available, including lifestyle strategies and medical treatments that may help improve your quality of life.

Menopause can also affect long-term health, including bone and heart health, making regular health reviews an important part of looking after yourself.

At Jupiter Health, we encourage women to speak openly with their GP about menopause, symptoms and treatment options that may be suitable for them.

Call us on 08 9554 1340 or visit https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/two-rocks-WA-6037/jupiter-health-two-rocks/doctors