Meet Julia Trigg, Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD), Accredited Practicing Nutritionist Julia completed a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in 2004. She has over 12 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors of health care. Julia has consulted from Stirling Central Health Clinic since 2010 and also works as Senior Dietitian at The Royal Adelaide Hospital where she specialises in critical care and gastrointestinal nutrition. Julia is experienced in delivering specific and tailored individualised dietary advice for a [...]

Bulk Billing Charges We wish to inform you that as from 1 October 2022, Stirling Central Health Clinic, in line with industry practices, will no longer be able to provide bulk billing to patients with the exception of those covered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). The reason for this is that successive Federal Governments have failed to ensure that Medicare rebates have kept pace with AWE (Average Weekly Earnings) and CPI (Consumer Price Index) increases both of which have been substantial. In order [...]

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - Professor Lucian Solomon Bogdan Professor Lucian Bogdan Solomon (Bogdan) is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the management of complex pelvis, hip and knee conditions. Professor Solomon is internationally recognised in the field and his translational research has made many important contributions. His approach explores alternatives that are dependent on the patient situation and response to the treatment. Professor Bogdan is Head of the Unit in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Service at Royal Adelaide Hospital and Leader of the Discipline of Orthopaedics [...]

Dental Health Week – August 1st to 7th 2022 Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. It takes place each year in the first full week of August. In 2022, DHW will run from 1 to 7 August. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you to keep your teeth and smile for life. It should not be a normal to expect that you will need [...]

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel cancer is a common diagnosis in Australia. It is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,255 people a year). While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old. 293 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week. Speak to your General Practitioner about the Bowel Cancer [...]

A/Prof Nick Brook is now offering his services as a consultant urologist at Stirling Central Health Clinic. Nick provides operative private practice at Calvary North Adelaide, Ashford, and Flinders Private Hospitals. He also consults at North Adelaide, the Hills, Glenelg, Blackwood and Flinders and undertakes day case lists at Glenelg. Nick has a special interest in urological cancers. He has wide experience in the management of prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer, including minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer. He recently spent [...]

COVID-19 Vaccinations Stirling Central Health Clinic is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients who fit the following criteria. Phase 1b priority population groups include: people 70 years of age or older; health care workers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 55 years; younger people with an underlying medical condition, including people with a disability; and critical and high – risk workers, including Australian Government officials about to be deployed overseas on official government business. At the same time, those people from Phase [...]

COVID-19 Alert & Phone and Video Consultations COVID-19 ALERT If you have a sore throat, runny nose, cough, breathing difficulties or fever above 37.5, please phone the practice for advice. Do not come into the Practice. PHONE CONSULTATIONS Phone consultations are available for all our patients, with the cost covered through Medicare. Please phone the practice to book. Read More below URGENT COVID-19 ADVICE Please help us manage infection risk and safety for our patients and staff. If you have symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, [...]

Flu Vaccinations 2020 Our flu vaccine supplies are now available. Due to the safety issues associated with COVID19, we are organising dedicated drive-by Flu Clinics from our rear car park so that you do not have to enter the Clinic. Doctors and nurses administering your vaccination will be wearing protective clothing. Please book your Flu vaccination with our Reception staff on 8370 9777. They will take your details and you will receive a call back as soon as possible with your Drive – through clinic time. [...]

Expired Stock Helping Kangaroo Island Wildlife Affected by Bushfires In early January, staff at our Practice commenced the annual stocktake of clinical supplies and found that some bandages, syringes, plasters and medications had expired. As a result of the expired date, this stock cannot be used within the Practice. Our very innovative staff at Reception discovered through Facebook that Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre at Cherry Gardens was seeking donations of stock for the injured wildlife affected by fires on Kangaroo Island. [...]

Patient Survey Throughout September and October 2019, you may have been one of the 187 people who completed a Patient Survey when you visited our Practice to see one of the doctors. We thank you very much for your anonymous feedback. For Survey Results and to read more The survey was conducted by an independent company based in Queensland and our Practice was benchmarked based on feedback given by 861,375 patients and 5,316 other General Practices across Australia. Our Practice rated in or above the [...]

Royal Australian College of General Practice Accreditation (RACGP) Over the next few months, our Practice will be preparing to be accredited by the RACGP. Practice accreditation is independent recognition that our practice meets the requirements of governing industry standards. This process occurs every three years. The Practice will be assessed by a Doctor and Practice Manager from the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) via a set of standards. This will be occurring on January 29th 2020 but will not affect the daily running of the Practice. [...]