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June 6, 2025 In Coronavirus, Eleanor Clinic

Winter 2025 COVID Safety Update

At Eleanor Clinic, we are committed to keeping our community healthy and safe, especially through the winter months when respiratory illnesses are more common.

To help protect all patients and staff, we kindly ask the following:

  • If you have respiratory symptoms (such as a cough, runny nose, or sore throat), please wear a mask while inside the clinic.
  • Free masks are available at both entrance doors for anyone who would like to wear one.
  • If you are unwell please let reception know on arrival. You  are also welcome to call from your car on arrival. We’ll bring you straight into the consulting room when your doctor is ready.
  • Hand sanitiser is freely available throughout the clinic—please feel free to use it on arrival and as needed during your visit.

For children:
If your child has a fever, runny nose, or a new rash, we kindly ask that you keep them in your lap or pram rather than using the play area, to help reduce the spread of germs. Our team disinfects toys and surfaces regularly to maintain the highest hygiene standards.

A healthy clinic environment

We continue to invest in the air quality and safety of our space:

  • Every consulting room and the waiting area has a HEPA air purifier running at all times.
  • All air conditioning units are fitted with HEPA filters.
  • We regularly open windows and doors to improve fresh airflow.

Thank you for your cooperation and care in helping us look after each other this winter. Together, we can keep Eleanor Clinic a safe and welcoming place for all.

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June 6, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic

Farewell & Congratulations, Dr Corinne Glenn!

After many wonderful years in private general practice, our brilliant and deeply valued colleague Dr Corinne Glenn will be moving on from Eleanor Clinic. She has accepted an exciting new role at Western Health, where she’ll be bringing her surgical expertise to one of their brand-new Women’s Health Clinics. What a fantastic opportunity — and so well deserved!

While we are very sad to see her go, we are also incredibly proud. Dr Corinne will now be helping even more women, using her skill and compassion on a broader scale.

Please note: Dr Corinne will be working in theatre and performing procedures, so it won’t be possible to book appointments with her at Western Health.

To all her patients: Eleanor Clinic continues to offer expert care with a number of experienced menopause doctors ready to support you. Our friendly reception team is here to help you find the right next fabulous doctor for you. Of course, there’s only one Dr Corinne Glenn — she will be dearly missed by patients and colleagues alike.

Please join us in wishing Dr Corinne all the very best on this exciting next chapter!

March 4, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic, Women's Health

GooD4Mum: Reducing the Onset of Diabetes After Gestational Diabetes

Eleanor Clinic is excited to participate in the GooD4Mum study, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. This study aims to reduce the risk of developing diabetes following gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) through targeted interventions in general practice.

If You’ve Had Gestational Diabetes

If you have had GDM, you will receive an invitation for a check-up with your doctor at Eleanor Clinic. During this visit:

  • We will assess your general health and identify potential risk factors for diabetes.
  • If needed, we will arrange a blood test to monitor your condition.
  • You will also meet with our nurse to discuss further support for lifestyle changes.

 

Our nurse can refer you to a government-funded, free support program called Life. This program offers free sessions with an exercise physiologist and a dietitian to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes. These sessions are free for women who have had GDM or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a fantastic initiative to support your health and well-being!
If you do not receive an invitation but are interested in participating, please call our friendly reception team to book your appointment.

The Risk of Diabetes After GDM

  • 1 in 5 women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
  • Women with a history of GDM have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
  • It is recommended that women who have had GDM undergo a diabetes check-up and blood test every 1–3 years postpartum.

 

However, follow-up rates remain low.

  • Research suggests that lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication can significantly reduce the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes.

Key Statistics

  • Over the next 10 years, more than 500,000 Australians are projected to develop GDM.
  • Of these, 60% are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 10–20 years, and 5% may develop it within 6 months postpartum.

About the GooD4Mum Program

The GooD4Mum quality improvement (QI) collaborative program is designed to promote rapid changes in general practice, ensuring effective and timely interventions to manage and reduce diabetes risk after GDM.

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February 26, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic

BIG NEWS, Welcome Dr. Beatrice Sgro!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Dr. Beatrice Sgro to our team! After doing some locum shifts with us, she’s decided Eleanor Clinic is her forever work home—how lucky are we?!

Dr. Sgro is an incredibly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated GP who has been caring for Melbourne’s west since 2014. She’s got a deep love for general practice, a passion for preventive healthcare, and a talent for building strong, lasting connections with her patients.

With two of our beloved doctors heading off on parental leave, Dr. Sgro is hitting the ground running and ready to welcome new and familiar faces!

Dr. Beatrice Sgro’s Special Interests:

  • Women’s Health – Shared antenatal care & Implanon insertion/removal
  • Children’s Health – Diploma of Child Health + a caring touch for little ones
  • Aged Care – Helping older patients stay active & enjoy life
  • Mental Health – Providing compassionate support for life’s ups & downs
  • Chronic Disease Management & General Medicine – Helping patients stay on top of their health!

Outside of work, Dr. Sgro is all about good food, great books, and spending time with her young daughter & cat. She also loves British comedy and a solid podcast binge!

Book an appointment with Dr. Beatrice Sgro today and experience her warm, patient-focused care firsthand!