Aberfoyle Park Family Practice in Aberfoyle Park, South Australia | Family medicine practice

Aberfoyle Park Family Practice

Locality: Aberfoyle Park, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8270 4000

Address: 5 The Mall 5159 Aberfoyle Park, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.aberfoyleparkfp.com.au/

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24.01.2022 October, Australias Breast Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Should you have any concerns or notice any changes with your breasts please book in to see one of our female Doctors. .

24.01.2022 Morning Everyone, We are having issues with our telephones today, please bear with us whilst our engineers are trying to resolve this. To book an appointment, please go to our website and book online or through HotDoc App. ... If you are seeking assistance other than an appointment, uou may wish to email us on [email protected] Should your call be an emergency, please dial 000 for assistance. We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

19.01.2022 There are a lot of cold and flu symptoms going around at the moment. This does not necessarily mean that you have COVID-19. If you are feeling unwell with a runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough or aches and pains please stay home as per Government Guidelines and call us to request a Telehealth Consult. When calling the Practice you will be triaged by our reception staff. It is really crucial to declare honestly any travel or contacts that you have had when asked. These tria...ging questions are precautions which we need to undertake to maintain the health of others, our support staff and General Practitioners. Please do not present to the clinic without notice if you have any respiratory symptoms. We thank you for your co-operation in keeping you and us safe.

18.01.2022 DO YOU SUFFER WITH ASTHMA? Understanding your condition may help prevent asthma symptoms and help you to enjoy life to the fullest. Unfortunately, there are no known causes for asthma but certain triggers may set off your asthma symptoms. Triggers may include but not limited to allergens, ie pollens; house dust mites; animal hair/fur; colds and viral infections; smoke (from cigarettes or fire) everyone may react differently to these. ... Please call us to book an appointment as it is important you visit your doctor twice a year for a check up, more frequently if you have any concerns.

17.01.2022 Due to the growing Community Transmission COVID outbreak within SA please do not attend the Practice if you have any Respiratory Symptoms. These include cold, flu, hayfever and sinus symptoms. We ask that you present to your nearest COVID Respiratory Clinic and isolate until you receive your results. FMC and Reynella Respiratory Clinic do not require a referral. FMC is a walk in clinic whilst Reynella requires an appointment which can be booked online. ... We also ask that you attend your appointment on your own unless you require a carer to ensure social distancing is maintained onsite. We thank you for your co-operation. Stay safe everyone.

14.01.2022 We are receiving a high volume of calls in relation to the current outbreak. Please bear with us as we try to assist you all. If you have any symptoms even mild; please get yourself tested. You do not need a referral at all the sites. Should you be asked for one we can arrange this providing you have had a face to face appointment at our Practice within the last 12 months. Please contact Reception and request a Telehealth appointment. Please refer to SA Health website for up to date information on this current outbreak.

13.01.2022 With the increasing active COVID-19 cases within SA, we are asking that our patients attend their appointment alone unless you are requiring a carer. This is to ensure we can maintain Social Distancing requirements as set by the Government. We thank you for your co-operation in helping to keep you and our staff safe during this pandemic.

13.01.2022 DIABETES TYPE 2 AWARENESS Are you aware that diabetes type 2 is the most common type of diabetes? Diabetes is where the body has trouble keeping blood sugar levels low enough either because the body is less responsive to insulin or because the body no longer makes enough insulin. This may be caused by being inactive, eating unhealthily, smoking and your family history. By taking positive steps to increase your fitness, healthy eating, and quitting smoking you may reduce your risk of developing diabetes type 2. Our doctors are happy to discuss any lifestyle changes you may wish to make, please call us to book an appointment.

12.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE STOP, Urgent information If you are short of breath or require urgent medical attention please call 000 Please do not attend Aberfoyle Park Family Practice if you fit the following criteria... You have left or transited through Iran or China in the last 14 days You have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days You have been specifically tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting test results You have left or transited through China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or Thailand in the last 14 days AND you are experiencing any of the following fever, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath. Please do not enter the practice building. Return to your car. Follow the advice below, or call us if you are still unsure. If you require medical care and fit any of the above criteria please phone 8270 4000 before coming into Aberfoyle Park Family Practice. All other patients who have not been in contact with confirmed Coronavirus Case or travelled overseas within the past 14 days and have a fever, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath are to be booked as usual and offered a surgical mask upon arrival. For general information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), call the Australian Government's Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. Please note this information is changing regularly and you can follow the guideline from the Department of Health also

08.01.2022 We are pleased to announce Tooth Zone Dental surgery is now consulting from our Practice. Please note this is not a bulk billing service and fees will apply. There is an introductory offer of 10% discount to our regular patients valid until 9 September 2019. Please call us on 8270 4000 or 0473 427 020 to book your next dental appointment.

05.01.2022 Morning Everyone, Please note our online bookings have been suspended during this Circuit Breaker. Please contact our reception should you wish to book an essential appointment where they will triage your call appropriately. Stay home and stay safe!

04.01.2022 We are now using HotDoc for our Online Appointments and will soon be introducing Health Reminders via SMS. Please download the HotDoc app to book your next appointment or refer to our Website. If you would prefer not to receive SMS appointment and/or health reminders please let us know.

01.01.2022 Tomorrow sees the commencement of a six-day full lockdown and whilst we will still be open we are asking that every patient and visitor to the practice does NOT present with any form of respiratory symptoms including hay fever and sinus infections. Where possible your appointment will be converted to Telehealth and our receptionists will be in touch. We are committed to keeping you and your family protected. We will continue to screen all patients via telephone, online and... onsite. Wearing a mask is mandatory and we ask that you come alone to your appointment unless you require a carer as per the government guidelines. We encourage anyone experiencing cold or flu symptoms to attend a COVID-19 and Respiratory clinic to get tested. We thank you for our patience and cooperation. Stay safe everyone.