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 [...]
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. [...]
COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Vaccine The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has reinforced messaging from overseas estimations suggesting that about "about 1 or 2 per cent of people" will catch both flu and COVID-19 at the same time. The AMA stated that ‘It's an extra reason to get the flu shot which is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
