Stay ahead of your health with proactive, personalised preventive care focused on early detection
Next Practice Newstead offers comprehensive preventative health services delivered by our experienced General Practitioners at our clinic on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, conveniently located for residents of Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, and the broader Brisbane inner-north.
Preventative health care focuses on early detection, risk reduction, and proactive management of your overall wellbeing. Rather than waiting for illness to present, preventative care helps identify potential health concerns early, supporting better physical and mental health outcomes over the long term. Our GPs are committed to working with you to understand your individual health risks and put in place a proactive plan to keep you well.
Our GPs provide a comprehensive range of preventative health services, including:
Health assessments and wellness checks, thorough consultations to review your overall health, identify risk factors, and establish a clear picture of your current physical and mental wellbeing.
Chronic disease risk screening, assessment and early identification of risk factors associated with conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers, enabling timely intervention before conditions develop or progress.
Cancer screening and referrals, guidance and coordination of age-appropriate cancer screening including bowel cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer checks, ensuring you are up to date with recommended screening schedules.
Blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring, regular review and management of key cardiovascular risk markers, with lifestyle and medical interventions where appropriate.
Lifestyle and risk factor counselling, evidence-based guidance on nutrition, physical activity, alcohol, smoking cessation, and other modifiable lifestyle factors that significantly influence long-term health outcomes.
Vaccinations and immunisations, administration of recommended adult and childhood vaccinations in line with the Australian Immunisation Schedule, protecting you and your family against preventable illness.
Mental health and wellbeing screening, proactive assessment of mental health, stress, and emotional wellbeing as a core component of whole-person preventative care.
Health Management Plans, development of personalised care plans for patients with or at risk of chronic conditions, coordinating care across GPs, specialists, and allied health providers.
Many of the most serious and common health conditions affecting Australians today are largely preventable or can be significantly delayed through early detection and proactive management. Regular preventative health care with a trusted GP gives you the opportunity to understand your health risks, make informed decisions, and take meaningful action before problems arise.
At Next Practice Newstead, our GPs take a holistic and personalised approach to preventative care, recognising that every patient's health profile, lifestyle, and goals are unique. We take the time to understand you as an individual and work with you to develop a preventative health strategy that is realistic, evidence-based, and tailored to your life.
Preventative health care is relevant to patients of all ages and backgrounds. We particularly encourage you to book a preventative health consultation if you:
To book a preventative health check or wellness consultation with one of our GPs, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the services available to you, contact Next Practice Newstead today.
New and existing patients are welcome. Conveniently located near Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, and Brisbane CBD.