Health Advice
At Bendigo UFS, we’re committed to providing trusted, professional health advice to help you make informed decisions about your wellbeing.
From medication guidance to preventative health tips, chronic condition support, and family health insights, our resources are designed to keep you informed and empowered. Explore our latest general health advice below or visit us in-store for personalised support.
HOW WE CAN HELP
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- Asthma Alergy and Sinus
- Blood Pressure
- Bowel Scans
- Community Prescribing Pilot
- Cough Cold and Flu
- Diabetes and The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
- Diet and Weight Loss
- Digestive Bowel and Urinary
- E-prescriptions
- Eye Care
- First Aid
- Foot Care
- For Baby
- For Mum
- General Wellbeing
- Health Screening
- Home Delivery
- Home Medication Review
- How We Can Help
- Medicare Card
- Medication Advice
- Medication Expenses
- Medicine Cabinet
- MedsCheck
- Nurse on Duty
- Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP)
- Pain and Fever
- Pregnancy
- Quit Smoking
- Recipes and Nutrition
- Sleep Apnoea
- Unwanted Medicines
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaccinations
- Vitamins and Supplements
- Webster Paks
- Wellbeing and Lifestyle
- Womens Health
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
Measles is a contagious viral illness that causes a skin rash and fever. Serious and sometimes fatal complications include pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation). Measles is also known as rubeola, not to be confused with rubella (German measles).
Influenza vaccinations
Influenza, commonly known as the flu is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes.
Unwanted Medicines
Your medicine cabinet can be a health hazard Most of the medicines in our medicine cabinet we need, but what about the yellow pills in a jar that’s lost its label, and the eye drops we have had for a long time.
All you need to know about: The Sleep Apnoea Take Home Test
All you need to know about: The Sleep Apnoea Take Home Test
Do you need help in the bedroom?
Sleep apnoea is a common sleep disorder which is defined as an increased number of pauses in breathing whilst sleeping – all individuals have pauses in breathing whilst sleeping, however sleep apnoea is an increased amount of these events.
CPAP Recall
We are here to help and therefore if you need assistance with the recall process we can provide a consultation free of charge. Sleep apnoea can be a stressful health condition at the best of times and therefore you may require any of the following:
Medication Expenses
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) began as a limited scheme in 1948, with free medicines for pensioners and a list of 139 ‘life-saving and disease preventing’ medicines free of charge for others in the community. Today the PBS provides timely, reliable and affordable access to necessary medicines for Australians.
Medicare Cards
Medicare provides access to medical and hospital services for all Australian residents and certain categories of visitors to Australia. We administer Medicare, including the payment of Medicare benefits on behalf of the Department of Health, which is responsible for developing Medicare policy.
Home Medication Review
When you’re on a range of medications, sometimes simply taking your medicines is not enough. You need to be sure your medications are the correct dosage, have not expired and are compatible with any other medications you may be taking.
Weight Management
A few chocolate eggs here, a champagne or two there, and a couple more eggs…
before we know it our clothes are tighter and we have forgotten about those New Year’s resolutions.
Folate for Women
Folate (also known as folic acid) is a B-group vitamin essential for the healthy development of the fetus in early pregnancy, in particular their neural tube.
This Could be the year you Quit forever
There are so many well documented reasons for quitting including all the health benefits. Who wouldn’t want to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, various cancers, lung diseases and amputation of limbs? And then there’s the importance of providing a non-smoking environment at home.
Stress management for daily living
Stress is a factor of life, and can be both positive and negative. If left to long without awareness, it can cause imbalances in our bodies. We need to be aware of how stress is affecting us, and learn what our stress factors are.
Simple relaxation tips
Finding yourself tense and unable to relax? Our modern lives are busy and can leave us depleted and unable to relax.
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Medicine Cabinet
Be prepared for life’s little health challenges. Whether it’s relief for allergies, cold and flu, pain management, or first aid essentials, our pharmacy offers trusted solutions to keep your medicine cabinet stocked and ready.
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Women’s Health
At every stage of life, women’s health matters. From pregnancy care to family planning, hormonal health, and menopause support, our pharmacy team provides expert advice and essential services tailored to women’s unique health needs.
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Need reliable health advice fast? Our resources cover everything from managing medications to preventative health and wellbeing. Explore our expert insights, book an appointment, or visit us in-store for personalised support.
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