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 […]
Run Santa Run
There’s some big news from the North Pole this month, with Santa joining Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) for the Annual Santa Run, taking place in Jordan Springs and Llandilo. Santa will be joining our local firefighters on board their fire trucks at Jordan Springs on Saturday 18th December, then at Llandilo on Friday 24th […]
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 It may look loud and aggressive for some, and quiet and withdrawn for others.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% […]
Panther Fans Hold Their Heads High
With the Penrith Panthers crowned the 2021 NRL Premiers, the local community has been alive with proud fans showing their support far and wide. Team colours and displays adorn houses showing their Panther Pride. The drawcard to the displays has been the Penrith Panthers Player Heads. The Heads have been very popular amongst fans, including […]
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 […]
Local Resident Named Citizen of the Year
Jordan Springs resident Kristine Gauci has been named as the Citizen of the Year in Penrith City Council’s inaugural Local Celebration Awards. Kristine is the Co-Founder and Chair of Our Community Cares, a local charity based in Penrith. She was nominated by her daughter Samantha Jarnet for the Award. Samantha volunteers in the charity along […]