Phillip Island Health

15/03/2024

This is a fabulous NP ( and good friend of mine) who is providing Telehealth weight loss support as well as pre and postnatal care and diabetes education as she is also a registered midwife and diabetic educator. She is Gippsland based and fantastic

13/06/2023

So I am all settled in and accepting new patients again so if you would like to book in, please either call Newhaven Medical on ph 59266910 or on HotDoc log into Newhaven location and book in 🙂

24/05/2023

So, after 4 years I saw my last patient in my little clinic. It’s a bittersweet day as I’ve loved running a quirky little practice. But as most of you know, legislation doesn’t support a NP on their own.
So as one door closes another opens and I’m very excited to start this next chapter and join Newhaven Medical Clinic from the 6 June.
I will provide details on how to book in the next few days.

Thank you all for supporting Phillip Island Health and I look forward to continuing to caring for you all from the new clinic in June…….
FYI, It has a receptionist and a waiting room!!!!! ☺️
Downside…. No “therapy” dogs 🙂
The clinic is closed next week for the move.

18/05/2023

From the Queensland Health site

⚠️Food recall notice⚠️

Smith's Cheese and Onion 45g and 170g packs
Smith's Original 6 pack
Smith's Original 19g included in the 20 pack Fun Mix

Best before dates 17 September 2023, 10 September 2023.

The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic pieces).

Products have been sold at Woolworths, Coles, IGA, and independent and convenience stores in Queensland.

👉For further information: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Smith's-Original-and-Cheese-and-Onion-Chips.aspx

12/05/2023

Today is international nurses day!

05/05/2023

Today is our Birthday!

In the last three years pih has grown into a busy little practice. So busy that it’s too much for one person.
So……. I am excited to announce that as of the first week in June we will be moving and joining the Newhaven Medical Group.

This move will provide 5 day a week care (I will still only be doing my regular days). This also means that we will have direct access to Doctors for care plans.
Oh, and a waiting room and reception!!!!!!
I am very excited about this move, more details to follow in the next few weeks.

29/03/2023

Influenza vaccine information.

22/02/2023

All adults can now get a booster 6 months after their last dose or COVID-19 infection, whichever one was most recent.

The added protection of our new booster is the most effective way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially for people over 65 or at higher risk of severe disease.

Learn more at 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2023-booster-advice?language=en

13/02/2023

Changes to secondary school vaccinations.

People who receive a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 💉 instead of two will now be considered fully vaccinated.

Catch-up vaccination has also been extended. People can access their missed HPV vaccine any time before their 26th birthday 🎂

For more information visit 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/human-papillomavirus-hpv-immunisation-service

25/01/2023

This is something I get asked frequently. Here is an article from Health Direct that summarises the difference between generic and brand medicine and suggests how to manage your choice.

“Are generic medicines the same as brand-name medicines?" from healthdirect

To mark Be Medicinewise Week 2019, here's what you need to know about generic versus brand-name medicines and their ingredients.

12/01/2023

Happy New year everyone. The clinic opens again tomorrow with a few changes.
From next week the clinic will only be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment (through HotDoc), due to me studying and doing rural Locum work to help out other rural communities.
The $20 booking fee applies to all appointments from this year.