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On Saturday night Synergy Radiology had its Annual Christmas Party on Sydney Harbour. But this year’s festivities also marked something significant- Synergy also celebrated its 10 year anniversary! Staff from all sites, reporting radiologists and the Synergy Radiology partners; Dr Tej Dugal, Dr Pradnya Dugal, Dr John Ly, Dr Brian Lam, Dr Craig Harris, Dr John Ly and Dr Melvin Chew and their families got together for an evening of fine dining, dancing and laughs while watching the sunset over Sydney Harbour on the Starship Sydney. In 2007, Synergy Radiology established themselves with the opening of Norwest Medical Imaging in Bella Vista. Since then,…

Australians are now consuming more sugar than ever before and the problem won’t be settling soon, especially with kids from all over the world trick or treating this Halloween. The World Health Organization recommends a daily sugar consumption equal to five per cent of daily caloric intake (25g or six teaspoons per day) but Australians consume much more. In 2011-12 the Australian Health survey revealed that Australians consumed 60 grams of sugar per day, or 14 full teaspoons. This is not good for our health, or especially our smile. Sugar and its effect on tooth decay Sugar is one of…

Australians are now consuming more sugar than ever before and the problem won’t be settling soon, especially with kids from all over the world trick or treating this Halloween. The World Health Organization recommends a daily sugar consumption equal to five per cent of daily caloric intake (25g or six teaspoons per day) but Australians consume much more. In 2011-12 the Australian Health survey revealed that Australians consumed 60 grams of sugar per day, or 14 full teaspoons. This is not good for our health, or especially our smile. Sugar and its effect on tooth decay Sugar is one of…

Just nine short months after moving under the Qualitas Health banner, Gymea Medical Practice (GMP) is about to open the doors to its larger, newly-built premises, and the team couldn’t be more excited! After the acquisition by Qualitas Health in August 2021, practice manager Marita was brought into the business to manage GMP. She reflects on this time “I knew about the [practice] move before coming on board, and it added to the excitement of the role. I’m someone who embraces the opportunity change can create,” said Marita. “My previous experience in a medical centre was doctor-led, and I’ve been surprised that through the…

Out of the ashes came a story of determination, partnership and unwavering commitment to the community. We want to welcome Beenleigh Medical Centre (QLD) officially. It’s not every day that we get word the unthinkable has happened; a FIRE had occurred in the complex where our Windaroo (QLD) practice was during the early hours of Saturday, 5 June 2021. “The practice was so badly damaged that we were prohibited from even entering there again,” said Practice Manager Cassie. While the team at Windaroo were relieved that no one was harmed, they were soon overcome with dismay when it became apparent…