Tallowwood Health

28/10/2025

Today we’re celebrating a couple of special things here at Tallowwood Health! 🎉

A big happy birthday to Dr Ephraim Leynes, and thank you for kindly spoiling all of us with pizza for lunch! 🍕💕

We’re also thrilled to welcome Dr Emma Simmons to the Tallowwood Health family. We’re so happy to have you on our wonderful team!

08/10/2025

!!Attention Nurses!!

We are hiring! Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) looking to make a real impact on your community’s health?

Tallowwood Health is seeking a dedicated nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team in a part-time capacity.

https://www.seek.com.au/job/87710011?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1f lth

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) looking to make a real impact on our community's health?

23/09/2025

Last Friday, our Directors Dr David Lockart and Dr Matthew Chan, along with our Practice Manager Bek Hooley, attended the Business Improvement Program in Forster, supported by the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network.

The program, part of the 2025 Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI), was delivered in partnership with Momentum Business Improvement Specialists. Coaches David and Harry led a practical and insightful session designed to help General Practice leaders build stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready practices.

With a focus on leadership, time management, business structure, financial planning, and patient engagement, the program provides a clear and strategic framework to help teams improve operations, reduce stress, and create lasting impact.

It was a great opportunity to reflect, refocus, and walk away with actionable ideas we're looking forward to putting into practice here at Tallowwood Health, for the benefit of both our patients and our team.

10/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

Today is a reminder that checking in with someone could make a real difference. At Tallowwood Health, we’re encouraging everyone to check in with the people around them, not just today, but whenever something doesn’t feel quite right.

We see how important mental health is every day. A small question, can mean the world to someone who’s struggling.

Let’s keep looking out for each other, everyday.

08/09/2025

✨ Welcome to our team, Dr Archibald! ✨

Dr Archibald grew up near Scone and graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020. She undertook her internship and residency in the Hunter New England area, including time spent at Tamworth Hospital. Juliet enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with a particular interest in preventative and women’s health, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting the healthcare needs of rural communities.

🩺 Consulting days: Monday to Wednesday
🗓️ Appointments can be booked via HotDoc

18/08/2025

💚 Our Tallowwood Health family is standing beside one of our own during an incredibly difficult time. Right now, one of our team members’ sons is bravely fighting brain cancer, and their family is showing incredible courage in the face of this challenge.

As they walk through every parent’s worst nightmare, a GoFundMe has been created to help ease some of the burden. If you feel able to contribute or share, your kindness will make a difference. Even in the hardest moments, there’s comfort in knowing so many are standing beside them, surrounding them with the quiet strength of our community and reminding them they’re not walking this road alone.

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Hi, my name is Ash — Cam’s Aunty “Che-Che.” Our hearts are breaking as we … Ashleigh Lawrence needs your support for Cam’s Courage - Fighting Brain Cancer

14/08/2025

We’re excited to share that Tallowwood Health is a finalist in this year’s Tamworth Business Chamber Quality Business Awards for Excellence in Customer Service in Health Services 🎉

Thank you, from all of us, to our incredible community. We are, tremendously grateful.

Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award! If you’d like to support your team here at Tallowwood Health, and support other amazing local businesses, you can vote via the link below:

👉 https://form.jotform.com/252298178661064

Every one of our wonderful local businesses deserve to be celebrated and recognised for the amazing work they do. Congratulations all! 🙌

31/07/2025

🚨 Q Fever Is On the Rise – Protect Your Workforce 🚨

Q fever cases are currently on the rise nationally. A recent three-week reporting period (9–22 June 2025) saw 10 cases in NSW as part of a total of 28 cases across Australia. Q fever is a potentially severe bacterial illness. Employees who work with animals, animal by-products, or in rural outdoor settings may be at increased risk of exposure.

📈 What’s Happening?
🔹 935 cases reported nationally in the last 12 months – well above the 5-year average of 547*
🔹 227 cases reported in just the last 3 months
🔹 10 cases in NSW in a recent 3-week window (9–22 June 2025), out of 28 nationally
🔹 Now the most commonly reported zoonotic disease in Australia (RACGP)
🔹 Highest rates in Queensland, followed by NSW
🔹 Cause of the rise is currently unknown

🔍 Who’s at Risk?
• Abattoir & meat workers
• Livestock & dairy farmers
• Veterinarians, vet nurses & students
• Farmhands, shearers, pelt/hide processors
• Horse & wildlife handlers
• Animal breeders (incl. dogs & cats)
• Animal transporters & stockyard workers
• Pest control workers & animal control officers
• Shelter/rescue workers
• Agricultural machinery operators
• Council staff, mowing teams & rural groundskeepers
• Truck drivers transporting livestock or animal by-products

💉 On-Site Q Fever Services
We offer convenient on-site screening and vaccination, including:
✔️ Skin testing
✔️ Blood testing (serology)
✔️ Vaccination (if eligible)

📅 Vaccination Process – What to Expect:
1️⃣ Week 1: Skin & blood test to assess prior exposure
2️⃣ Week 2: Results discussed + vaccination (if needed)

⚠️ Important: The vaccine is only given if you’ve never had Q fever or the vaccine before – that’s why pre-vaccination testing (skin + blood test) is required to ensure it's safe to proceed.

If you are someone who works with animals/animal products, you have a friend or family member who does, or you have patients/clients who are in a high-risk occupational group, it is important to be informed of the risk of Q fever and recommendations to be protected 🧑‍🌾🚜

📩 Contact us on (02) 6766 6166 to enquire or learn more.

📊 *Source:https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/national-notifiable-diseases-surveillance-system-nndss-fortnightly-reports-9-june-2025-to-22-june-2025.pdf