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Spring in the Riverina brings warmer days, green paddocks and plenty of pollen. Between October and December, high grass pollen counts, especially rye grass from the farmland around us, can combine with thunderstorms to create a risk of thunderstorm asthma. NSW Health identifies southern NSW and the Riverina as the areas of greatest risk in the state, so it's worth being prepared. What is thunderstorm asthma? When grass pollen is swept up into storm clouds, the grains absorb

Movember runs throughout Novembe r, and what started with a group of mates in Melbourne in 2003 has grown into a global movement for men's health. As well as growing a moustache and raising funds, Movember is about getting men talking about prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. This year, why not mark Movember by booking a check-up? Why men put off seeing the GP Many men spend more time looking after everyone else than they do looking after

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good reminder to check whether your breast screen is up to date. About 1 in 7 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The biggest risk factors are simply being female and getting older. A family history matters, but it isn't the biggest risk factor, so screening is important even if no one in your family has had breast cancer. Free screening through BreastScreen NSW BreastScreen NSW provides free screening mammogr

How to Find a Good GP in Wagga Wagga: Your Guide to Choosing Hammond Health Finding the right GP is one of the most important healthcare decisions you'll make. Whether you're new to Wagga Wagga or looking for a change, here's what to look for in a quality general practice. What Makes a Good GP? A quality general practice should offer: Qualified, experienced doctors with current registration Reasonable appointment availability Clear communication about fees and services A welc

Understanding Your Out-of-Pocket Costs at Hammond Health At Hammond Health, we're committed to transparency about our fees. As a private billing practice, you'll have an out-of-pocket cost for consultations, but we want you to know exactly what to expect before you arrive. Current Fee Information Our consultation fees vary depending on the length and complexity of your appointment. For our detailed fee schedule, please: Call our reception team on 02 6936 7020 Ask when booking

Does Hammond Health Bulk Bill? Understanding Our Fees Learn about Hammond Health's billing policy in Wagga Wagga. We explain our private billing approach, Medicare rebates, and what you'll pay out-of-pocket. Hammond Health operates as a private billing practice. This means we charge a consultation fee that is higher than the Medicare rebate, resulting in an out-of-pocket cost (gap payment) for most appointments. What This Means for You When you visit Hammond Health: You'll pa