Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial throat infection usually affecting primary school-aged children. Find out about its symptoms, treatments and prevention.
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Contraceptive injection
Read about the contraceptive injection, a type of hormonal birth control that needs to be given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.
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GP Urgent Care clinics in WA
Not all urgencies are emergencies. If you are in Western Australia and your injury or illness is urgent (required on the day) but non-life threatening, you can visit a GP urgent care clinic. Find clinics here.
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Workers' compensation
If you are injured or become sick from work you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Read about different schemes available and what they cover.
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Lumbar microdiscectomy
A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.
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High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 Australian adults. It's important to know about your risk of hypertension and how to prevent it.
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Western Australia rural and remote health services
Western Australia's rural and remote health services help you access care if you live outside the city. Learn more about the services available.
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Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Learn about uses, types, and preparation for ultrasounds.
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Smallpox
Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to mpox.
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Epididymitis
Epididymitis is inflammation of the tube at the back of each testicle. Find out more about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of epididymitis.
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