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Pill popping

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital
and Health Service has revealed
Our comprehensive health and around 150 people a year end up
in hospital in the region after
wellbeing section provides taking too much over-the-counter
thorough coverage of this large medicine, such as paracetamol
and ibuprofen. “People may think
and important sector. that a higher dose will relieve their
symptoms more effectively,” said
Pharmacy Director Jason Black.
Tropic Health is here to bring you a range of advice “That’s not the case - if anything, it
columns, news and updates from the region’s health could make a person very sick.”
and well-being sector. Health is our region’s biggest
employer and facilities such as the public and private
hospital services, that have a diverse and challenging Food for thought
patient load. 55%
We’d love to hear from you as part of our expanded
coverage. Contact us if you’ve got some healthy of North Queenslanders eat the
recommended daily fruit intake
news to share. If you’re a specialise, a dental clinic, (2 serves) - 2% below QLD average
a fitness guru or a yoga studio, find out how we can
help promote your health-related service, brand or
business. 7.2%
Talk to Tim on 0418 671 379 or email of North Queenslanders eat the
[email protected] recommended daily vegetable intake
(5 serves) - equal to QLD average
Source: North Queensland Primary Health Network

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