Proactive care to help prevent illness before it can start.

At Southshore Family Medical, preventative care is a key part of how we help patients stay well and live healthier lives. Led by Dr Melissa Hart, our approach focuses on identifying risks early, providing practical health advice, and supporting long-term wellness. From regular health checks to screening tests and lifestyle support, we’re here to help you avoid problems before they start.

Dr Hart brings a particular focus to managing long-term health through prevention. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of chronic illness, keep up to date with immunisations, or simply want a clear picture of your overall health, she’ll work with you to build a plan that suits your life and goals.

Our preventative medicine focuses around:

  • General health assessments (adults and children)
  • 45–49 and 75+ year Medicare health checks
  • Lifestyle and risk factor counselling
  • Blood pressure and cardiovascular risk monitoring
  • Cholesterol and diabetes screening
  • Cervical, breast, prostate and bowel screening referrals
  • Immunisations (including flu, COVID-19, travel vaccines)
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Weight and nutrition management
  • Preventative mental health support
  • Family history and genetic risk reviews
  • Recall and reminder systems for ongoing prevention