<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Summers Family Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summers FP]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:56:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Prostate Cancer Guidelines: What Do They Mean for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Australian guidelines put individual risk and informed decisions at the centre of prostate cancer testing. 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Speak to your GP about snoring and sleep today. ]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/sleep-apnoea-and-snoring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9d471af19906fa17b43be</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Explainers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Respiratory & Sleep Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:56:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_405d6a28f52647e6ab7e23c5e2df34c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Thank You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary Health Care Nurses Day is a time to recognise the vital role nurses play in general practice. 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Free for eligible groups. Call 9482 3500 to book.]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/stay-ahead-of-the-flu-this-season-get-your-influenza-vaccine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f86ee9e2fa4bec3f0caca9</guid><category><![CDATA[Notices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Infections & Travel Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:04:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_4546a57751a14f29ba5304632a443bbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_996,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding MyMedicare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enhance care with MyMedicare: register today.]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/understanding-mymedicare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d3650961a6e15ea709e90c</guid><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Practice & Prevention]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:44:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_a3aa275928224c7f8c37a681afd5fe90~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_996,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a 75+ Health Assessment is Essential for Your Wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early detection is key to ageing well. Book your fully bulk-billed 75+ Health Assessment to stay proactive about your health.]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/why-a-75-health-assessment-is-essential-for-your-wellbeing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ad1a9009eea9e96324cb61</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Explainers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Geriatric Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:27:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_950f70204210466e8d7b689e2b57d67b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_921,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New You: Achieving Healthy Weight Goals with Your GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start your journey to a healthier weight with GP support, tailored care plans, and expert guidance at Summers Family Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/new-year-new-you-achieving-healthy-weight-goals-with-your-gp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67808c9ed37d60514a1b23ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Explainers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Endocrinology & Metabolic Health]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:05:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_24ec27dd760f4726be85a2fa162d0403~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Opening Hours Christmas 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for the holidays! Check your prescriptions and note our adjusted hours. Wishing you a joyful and healthy festive season.]]></description><link>https://www.summersfamilypractice.com.au/post/holiday-opening-hours-christmas-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6758d35a954d4a2c14064f61</guid><category><![CDATA[Notices]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:35:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00fc6b_415d58a87fb24e3cad21ee90da828668~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_921,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Summers Family Practice</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>