Health Matters
A small number of people suffer from a rare/severe subtype of migraine with aura (MA) called hemiplegic migraine (HM), where weakness or temporary numbness, affects one side of the body, accompanying migraine. HM is diagnosed/subdivided into:Sporadic hemiplegic migraine (SHM) – no family history of HM exists Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) – 1st or 2nd-degree relative […]
Santa and Firies to Spread Christmas Cheer
It’s that time of year again! Santa is making a comeback after some time off not being able to travel with the novel COVID-19. Regentville RFB firefighters have been busy in meetings with Santa to ensure that they can get him out and about in our local community to see all the good boys and […]
Paws a While
Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2021 to take photos with your pets. Santa will be here from Wednesday 1st December until Friday 24th December 2021, Mon-Fri (9am-6pm) and on Saturdays (9am-2pm). Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Santa will be wearing a mask underneath his beard. We usually have a […]
Parents Corner
To feel ‘burnt out’ is to feel over-extended, exhausted, and that you nothing left to give. The feeling of ‘burnout’ is often accompanied by negative thoughts about yourself and people around you. Burning out can look different for different people. It may look loud and aggressive for some, and quiet and withdrawn for others. Regardless […]
Health Matters
12% of people live with migraine, 88% do not. Why? Is it their genes? Is it their lifestyle? Research shows both genes and lifestyle (non-shared environment) contribute significantly to their risk of getting migraines. Using identical-twin studies, researchers found when one twin gets migraines and the second doesn’t, genes contribute (30–60%), and non-shared-environment about 35–55% […]
Thank You Mr Bamford
He’s been a valued member of the local school community for over a decade and next month will see Regentville Public School Deputy Principal, David Bamford retire from full-time teaching. Mr Bamford started at Regentville Public School in 2007 and has spent the last 15 years at the school. He began teaching in 1981 as […]
Health Matters
38% of migraine sufferers experience auras. Not all migraines involve auras, only 20% do. When present, auras last about 30 minutes; a migraine usually follows within 10 minutes. 20% of auras don’t become a migraine. Over 50 aura-symptoms have been described. Visual auras are by far the most frequent, although weakness, dizziness, numbness/tingling, and speech […]
Parents Corner
In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we conclude our three-part series on keeping children safe online. According to eSafety research, approximately 15% of children and 24% of […]
Paws a While
Grooming is an important part of your pet’s overall care and helps them look and feel their best. Our grooming services include clipping, hydro bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and so much more! Our grooming services were on hold for the last 3 months based on the government advice during the recent COVID-19 outbreak, as […]
Mighty Matilda Excels in the Pool
Glenmore Park student Matilda Mobbs continues to set the junior swimming world alight, smashing a 16-year long state record at a club event this year. She has also qualified to compete in the National Age Championships in multiple events and dreams of one day representing Australia at the Paralympic Games. Matilda, who was diagnosed with […]