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July appointment schedule changes

During July, our practice will be working on an amended appointment schedule as our doctors take some time off.

During this time, we may not always be able to offer our patient’s an appointment with their regular GP.

If you need an Urgent appointment, please phone and speak with our receptionists so they can assist with arranging a suitable appointment for you. Please note that reception opens at 7.30am Monday to Friday and we have an allocation of emergency appointments set aside for each day.

In the case of a medical emergency please phone 000 to request ambulance assistance.

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Have you had your Flu shot? Now is the best time to get it!

get your flu shot

The flu is different from the common cold and can be severe enough to leave you bedridden for days or even send you to hospital. Influenza causes an estimated 13,500 hospitalisations and more than 3000 deaths among Australians each year.

Now is the optimum time to get your flu shot. It takes around 2 weeks for the vaccine to work. We have plenty of stock for those who are eligible for the free subsidised vaccination. You can see your GP or book in with our friendly nurses to get yours now.

Did you know that having the flu shot CAN NOT give you a case of the Flu? The virus in the flu shot has already been killed so it can’t make you sick. Some people will have a mild reaction from the injection which may include mild fever and body aches. Why do some people get sick after the flu shot? This is because they have caught another infection at around the same time as receiving their flu shot.

Even if you’re fit and well, the flu shot is still recommended. Many of the people hospitalised last year had no underlying illnesses.

People at higher risk of complications, may be eligible for free vaccination including all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over; all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age; pregnant women; people aged 65 years and over; individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions – contact us to find out more.

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Heart Health Check – are you eligible?

Heart Health Check

Heart disease and stroke account for almost 30% of all deaths in Australia. The Australian government has introduced a new Heart Health Check which can be completed by your GP. The aim of this check is to identify the development or risk of Cardiovascular disease at an early stage to enable more timely and appropriate medical intervention. Adults over 45  (30 and above for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons) with no existing CVD may be eligible to have this check. Speak to your doctor for more information or to make an appointment.

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Corinne Cox – Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian

Allied Health Professional

Corinne is known for her warm, approachable manner and her practical, realistic approach to dietetics. She will work with you to improve your health through diet and lifestyle changes that are tailored to your specific needs. No fad diets or unrealistic goals!

Corinne has a broad range of experience and provides specialised, professional support and advice for adult and paediatric dietary and health concerns. She is also a Registered NDIS Provider. Her interest areas include:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes and pre-diabetes
  • Nutrition during and after cancer treatment
  • Eating disorders
  • Healthy eating and weight management
  • Women’s health including pregnancy and PCOS
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2018 Christmas & New Year’s Opening Hours!

The Doctors and Staff at Balgownie Village General Practice would like to wish our Patients, Allied Health Partners and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please note our modified opening hours for the Christmas and New Year Period.

In the event of an emergency please contact 000 or visit your nearest hospital.  The Illawarra Radio Doctor can assist with out of hours doctors visits phone:  4228 5522.

Open Monday 24th December, 2018 7.30am to 12.30pm
Closed Tuesday 25th December, 2018 Christmas Day
Closed Wednesday 26th December, 2018 Boxing Day
Open Thursday 27th December, 2018 7.30am to 5.00pm
Open Friday 28th December, 2018 7.30am to 5.00pm
Open Monday 31st December, 2018 7.30am to 3.00pm
Closed Tuesday 1st January, 2019 New Year’s Day
Open Wednesday 2nd January, 2019 7.30am to 3.00pm
Open Thursday 3rd January, 2019 7.30am to 5.00pm
Open Friday 4th January, 2019 7.30am to 2.00pm

Please refer to the Southern IML website for their Collection Centre opening hours over the Christmas period.

Southern IML Collection Centres

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Anti-Wrinkle injections and Skin Rejuvenation with Dr Linda Moss

Dr Linda Moss is now able to assist you with Anti-Wrinkle injections and skin rejuvenation. Injections which reduce the depth of fine lines around the face and lips and injections to improve the appearance of the chin, neck and jaw line. 

All costs and requirements will be discussed and outlined with Dr Moss during the initial consultation.

Before and after examples of the forehead and eye area.

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Dr Madhuri Vandara – GP

Dr Madhuri Vandara MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Vandara grew up in India and completed her Medical degree plus Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the NTR University of Health Sciences.

On moving to Australia in 2008 Madhuri has been working in the Illawarra and South Coast region and has recently completed her Registrar training to become a fully qualified General Practitioner with FRACGP.  During this period Madhuri had the opportunity to train in both Wagga Wagga and the Shoalhaven area.

Dr Vandara’s Special Interests

Women’s health

Paediatrics

Dermatology

Dr Vandara’s books are open and she welcome’s new patients.

Dr Vandara is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.

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Repeat Prescriptions and Referrals

Repeat Scripts

If you have seen your Doctor in the past 3 months and require a repeat script or referral, you may be able to request this online, through HotDoc or over the phone without a consultation. Please remember it is not “just a script or just a letter”, the Doctor reviews your notes at length before writing the referral letter or the prescription. There is a Fee applicable for this service.  Please see our Fees page for additional information.

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Dr Jennifer Connor – GP – Locum

Dr Jennifer Connor

Dr Jennfier Connor BMedSc, MBBS, FRACGP, DCH

Jenny completed her medical degree at the University of Tasmania in 2002. After moving to Western Australia and working in urban and rural areas Jenny completed her General Practice training in 2008. In addition to working in a traditional GP role, she has enjoyed working at Family Planning and with the Travel Doctor. Dr Connor has worked as a locum GP in most states of Australia before moving back to Tasmania in late 2012 subsequently completing the Diploma of Child Health in 2014.

Special interests

Women’s health and family planning

Children’s health

Preventative health

Travel health

Dr Connor has now completed her Locum time at Balgownie Village General Practice.  We hope we have the opportunity to work with Dr Connor again in the future.