NSW Public Health recommends testing for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection in patients anyone with cough, sore throat , shortness of breath or fever AND travel to China, Iran, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore , Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, and Italy in the 14 days before onset of illness. People arriving in Australia after 1 February from mainland China, including transit passengers, and people arriving from Iran from 1 March must self-isolate at home for 14 days after departure from those countries. Given the rapidly changing situation, and community spread in other countries, we are asking all patients to report …
Keeping everybody safe from infection
There are various respiratory illnesses circulating all the time in our community. This poster is a good reminder about how to protect other people if you feel sick. We have tissues, alcohol handrub and masks just inside our door for you to use when you attend the practice. Phone ahead if you have any concerns.
Advice re novel coronavirus
You will have heard information through the media about a new coronavirus strain originating from Wuhan city in China. Due to global travel, the illness has already spread to countries in south-east Asia and the USA. There have been a few confirmed cases in Australia, in people who have travelled directly from China. If you have travelled in Hubei province of China in the past 14 days and develop any of these symptoms – fever plus shortness of breath, cough, or sore throat you should: Phone Healthconnect on 1800 022 222 or phone us at Erskineville Doctors and let us …
Xmas opening hours
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are open are usual hours this week beginning 16 December. Dr Jenny is on leave from 19 December until 6 January Dr Joseph is on leave until 6 January Xmas/New Year opening hours Monday 23 December – 8.00-6.00 (Drs Cara, Annabel, John) Tuesday 24 December 8.00 – 12.30 (Drs Patricia, Nicolette and Wee-Sian) Wednesday 25 December to Sunday 29 December – CLOSED Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 December – 8.00 – 12.00 (Dr Annabel) Wednesday 1 January – CLOSED Thursday 2 January – normal opening hours
Movember
Looking forward to seeing some facial hair around the ‘hood in support of Movember. In keeping with the theme of Men’s Health this month, we will collect some other resources here, all of which have a specific focus on men. All of our doctors are equipped to help you, but if you would prefer a male doctor for any consultation please look at our doctors page to find out more about Dr Joseph Chung, Dr Wee-Sian Woon and Dr John Kevin. Foundation 49 has a useful “Health by Decade” page to get you started Healthy Male, by Andrology Australia, has …
November- doctors’ availability
Updating you for November: Dr John is away for the first week of November, back on 11 November. From that week he will start working 2 extra sessions – Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Dr Chris Ganora is working in John’s place this week on Monday and Thursday. Dr Annabel is working the next two weeks and then away from 16 November until 3 December. Dr Catherine Pratten will be working Tuesdays and Fridays while Annabel is away. Everyone else will be working their usual hours for all of November. Remember you can book online via the website or the Appointuit …
Another new GP
A major reason for our move up the road was to have more space for more doctors to work and open up more appointment times for patients. This week we welcome Dr John Kevin to Erskineville Doctors. John completed his medical studies in Tasmania in 2014 and subsequently worked as a doctor at Royal Hobart Hospital and St George Hospital. He has undertaken his GP training in Sydney. He holds a Diploma in Child Health and enjoys the variety offered by general practice. John has a keen interest in musculo-skeletal medicine, men’s health, PrEP prescribing. John enjoys playing sport, in particular …
Doctors on leave – October
There’s a bit of movement this month coming up, with school holidays, annual leave and conferences. If you need to see a doctor other than your usual one please be assured we can hand over care on their return. Week beginning 30 Sept: Dr Patti and Dr Annabel away Week beginning 7 October: Monday public holiday and Dr Jenny and Dr Patti away Week beginning 14 October: Dr Patti away Week beginning 21 October: Dr Patti back to work on Wednesday 23 October, Dr Annabel away all week, Dr Jenny off on Thursday only Week beginning 28 October: Dr John …
Introducing a new GP
We are pleased to introduce Dr Wee-Sian Woon, who has just joined the practice. Wee-Sian completed his medical degree in 2012 in Queensland. He has worked as a GP in Canberra, Alice Springs, Perth and Taree. During 2018, he worked in an inner Sydney Sexual Health clinic. He has a Diploma in Child’s Health and is a HIV s100 and Hepatitis B prescriber. He has interests and experience in all areas of general practice, particularly in Men’s health, Sexual health, PrEP prescribing, Paediatrics and Travel medicine. Wee-Sian will be working at Erskineville Doctors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
It’s not too late for a Flu vaccine
We still have supply of flu vaccines , both from NSW Health and for private sale ($20) NSW Health provides vaccines for the following groups: – Pregnant women-children aged 6 months to 4 years old– over 65s– Aboriginal people– other people aged 5-64 who have a chronic medical condition that predisposes them to severe influenza (eg. chronic lung disease, diabetes, etc) If you are not sure if you are eligible for a free vaccine please discuss with your doctor or nurse. Infographic courtesy of Healthdirect Australia.