Health

Local Dentist Spotlight: Q&A with Dr Cheryl Chin

Local Dentist Spotlight: Q&A with Dr Cheryl Chin

Megan Woolley March 30, 2023 3 min read

Over the next few months we will be helping you to get to know your local team of dental experts at Park Ridge Dental Practice. Today we introduce you to Dr Cheryl Chin. Dr Cheryl Chin graduated from the University of Queensland with First Class Honours where she received the Faculty of Health and Behavioural…

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Dr Jonathan Jom Park Ridge Dental Dentist

Local dentist spotlight: Dr Jonathan Jom

Megan Woolley March 15, 2023 2 min read

Over the next few months we will be helping you to get to know your local team of dental experts at Park Ridge Dental Practice. Today we introduce you to Dr Jonathan Jom. Dr Jonathan Jom completed his studies at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, during which he received many academic excellence awards.  He…

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Local clinic briefly celebrate lift of mask mandates

Local clinic briefly celebrate lift of mask mandates

Megan Woolley December 1, 2022 3 min read

A local clinic briefly celebrated 10 days without masks and glass barrier mandates after more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions changing up business. The Park Ridge Family Practice were one of the first people to put up glass screen protectors on their reception desks in January 2020.  The mask mandates started around mid 2021…

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Self care event poses locals, while helping those in need

Self care event poses locals, while helping those in need

Megan Woolley October 19, 2022 2 min read

Greenbank holistic accounting firm Business Wellness Hub and Ahimsa Hot Yoga have connected to bring an afternoon of self care to the Forest Lake community for a good cause. The afternoon on Saturday October 15 from 1 pm – 3 pm saw locals treated to Yoga, Meditation and a Sound Healing session followed with light…

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Look out for your oral health

Look out for your oral health

Megan Woolley October 15, 2022 2 min read

Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for several oral health problems, such as: Darkened teeth: Caused, to some extent, by changes in dentin – the bone-like tissue that underlies the tooth enamel – and by a lifetime of consuming stain-inducing foods and beverages. They are also caused by the thinning of the outer enamel…

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Simple steps to healthy smiles for Dental Health Week

Simple steps to healthy smiles for Dental Health Week

Megan Woolley July 15, 2022 3 min read

Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) major annual oral health campaign that takes place the first week of August every year.  The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you to keep your teeth and smile for life. The ADA’s main…

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How Logan will benefit from the Queensland Budget 2022-2023

Jamie Furness July 8, 2022 3 min read

Highlights from the Queensland Budget 2022-2023 were presented by the Queensland State Government at Logan Diggers on Monday July 4, 2022. Queensland State Government treasurer Cameron Dick MP provided a summary of the budget’s benefits state-wide and city-wide across Logan City. The budget aims to bring “good jobs, better services and great lifestyles” for Queenslanders….

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Invisalign helping you smile with confidence

Invisalign helping you smile with confidence

Megan Woolley June 15, 2022 3 min read

Looking into dental orthodontics to straighten your teeth but don’t know whether to get braces or invisalign? Read below as the team at Park Ridge Dental tell you everything you need to know about Invisalign aligners.  What is Invisalign?  Invisalign are braceless orthodontics and an invisible way to straighten your teeth using clear plastic retainers…

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 QAS reminder to save 000 for emergencies

Jamie Furness June 14, 2022 4 min read

The Queensland Ambulance Service has come together with its state and territory peers to remind the community to save Triple Zero (000) calls for emergencies as the nation enters winter, with both COVID-19 and Influenza at our doors.  Paramedics, First Responders and Emergency Medical Dispatchers from the eight Australian services have united in a video…

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Springwood largest new health hub to deliver 1,500 jobs

Health hub in Springwood to deliver 1,500 jobs

Megan Woolley June 11, 2022 3 min read

Construction of a $33 million seven storey state-of-the-art healthcare facility, Springwood Health Hub, is now underway and will provide a total of 1,500 direct and indirect jobs to the region. The latest commercial project by property developer Rogerscorp, Springwood Health Hub occupies a position alongside the M1 highway and features 3,550sqm of space for specialist…

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