Health Services in Melbourne

The 2024 USPSTF shift to screening at 40 puts the spotlight on risk-adapted breast screening in Australia. Here’s how age, family history, genes and breast density change your timing—and how to access free BreastScreen from 40. Not sure when to start? Book a risk review with Zelica Health.

Healthcare technology advancements have reshaped patient care in remarkable ways. One of the most significant changes is the shift from reactive to proactive health management. Instead of waiting for symptoms to worsen, technology enables early detection and continuous monitoring, which can prevent serious health issues. Find out more at Zelica

GLP-1 medicines now go beyond weight loss: semaglutide cut major cardiovascular events by ~20% in people with overweight/obesity and established CVD—even without diabetes. Learn who benefits, side effects, costs in Australia, and how lifestyle still matters. Same-day telehealth cardiometabolic consults available at Zelica.

In this comprehensive patient-friendly guide, we explain the different cardiac imaging modalities—such as echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and nuclear imaging—and underline how each method helps identify heart disease before symptoms emerge. At Zelica Health, a leading preventive telehealth clinic, we combine evidence-based imaging strategies and risk assessment tools to empower patients in taking proactive steps for their heart health. Book your preventive heart ev

Preventive health screening is becoming the most important step of healthcare, with Zelica Health leading the initiative with advanced cancer screening, cardiac risk evaluation, gene testing, and other healthy lifestyle choices. Read more to understand why preventive health check is important, and how the team at Zelica can help you life healthier for longer.

The Zelica Longevity Score™ turns everyday Medicare-bulk-billed labs, VO₂-max or 6-minute walk, strength and frailty checks into one clear number that reveals your biological age. Track it via telehealth, spot risks early and get doctor-led lifestyle tweaks that help you age slower and live better.

Health risk scores convert your age, blood pressure, cholesterol and lifestyle into an absolute risk of events like heart attack or stroke. We select the right model, calibrate to Australian data, and compare your result with population percentiles and risk-age—then turn it into action: lifestyle coaching, BP and lipid therapy, and targeted screening. Partner with our Melbourne telehealth clinic for long-term, personalised prevention.

Discover the five preventive health biomarkers you can check at home—blood glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, hs-CRP and waist circumference. Early tracking via telehealth flags silent risks, cuts cardiovascular events and adds quality years to life. Learn the science, see the impact and book your virtual biomarker check-up today.

Telehealth is revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare. It allows patients to connect with healthcare professionals from the comfort of their homes. This convenience is especially beneficial for preventive health services, where early detection and regular check-ups can make a significant difference at Zelica.

Telehealth has become a vital part of how we receive medical care. With the rise of virtual appointments, patient engagement is more important than ever. Engaging patients effectively can lead to better health outcomes and a more satisfying experience. At Zelica Health, we understand the significance of patient engagement activities. In this post, we will explore how you can enhance your telehealth experience through various strategies and tools.