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Active Health Portland

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5522 1200

Address: 148-150 Percy Street, Portland Victoria 3305 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: http://swarh.com.au/ahp

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25.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: Active Health will be closed for all public holidays over the Christmas/New Year period (including Dorevitch Pathology). On the days we are open between the 24/12/20 to 3/01/21 we will only be taking on the day bookings for those with urgent medical issues. Various doctors will be away during this time so it is important that you check your medications and make sure you have enough to get you through the holiday period. If you think you will run out of any medica...tions please make an appointment on or before the 23/12/20 to ensure you can get what you need. Another doctor may not be able to write your scripts for you. If you have any questions please contact reception on 5522 1200. See more

24.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Australia. This month of awareness provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis. ... Nine out of ten breast changes aren't due to cancer, but it’s important to see a doctor to be sure. If you find a breast change that is unusual for you, see your GP without delay. BreastScreen Australia offers free breast screening for women without symptoms aged 50-74, when screening has the greatest potential to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Women aged 40-49 and 75 years and older who have no breast cancer symptoms or signs are also eligible for free screening mammograms. For more information visit https://www.bcna.org.au/ See more

23.01.2022 It’s Jeans for Genes day today! All our staff wore jeans and made a donation, including therapy dog Fletcher

23.01.2022 Check out our latest newsletter here! This month includes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Health Month and World Arthritis Day as well as a delicious, healthy mexi-chicken bake recipe https://www.activehealthportland.com.au//20/09/October.pdf

22.01.2022 Please stay safe everyone!

20.01.2022 Pfizer is coming #watchthisspace

20.01.2022 This year Dementia Action Week will be held from 21-27 September 2020. The national awareness week will begin on 21 September, which is World Alzheimer’s Day. An estimated 447,000 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach almost 1.1 million by 2058. Dementia Action Week 2020 will demonstrate that many people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis - and live rich and active lives. As part of Dementia Action week, Dementia Australia will be releasing a new tip each day on how we can help people living with dementia live well. For more information visit https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week

17.01.2022 We have just opened another Pfizer clinic on the afternoon of Monday 27 September. There will be more clinics opening and we will post future dates shortly. Please be patient with our admin staff as we are experiencing a large volume of calls for vaccination bookings. ... Thank you - AHP

15.01.2022 Still feeling hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Here is some myth-busting!

15.01.2022 Check out the latest Active Health newsletter! https://www.activehealthportland.com.au///08/September.pdf

14.01.2022 UPDATE AT 5.30PM 30/9 FROM South West Healthcare NEW* South West Healthcare have confirmed that there are 12 newly-identified COVID positive cases in Warrnamboo...l, reaching total of 17 active cases. These new case numbers came in after the cut-off for state DHHS data so have not yet shown up on their site. *NEW* South West Healthcare have announced a new exposure site: IGA Warrnambool, 221 Timor Street, Warrnambool MON 27/9/2021, 3.30PM 9.30PM TUES 28/9/2021, 7.30am 9.30pm WED 29/9/2021, 6.30am 4pm IGA is a Tier 2 site for CUSTOMERS and a Tier 1 site for EMPLOYEES. - PDH PREVIOUS POST 12.30PM 30/9 Please be aware there are new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Warrnambool area. There are also new Tier 1 & 2 exposure sites. For the latest information on these please see the South West Healthcare Facebook page and/or https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/case-alerts-public-expos South West Healthcare are asking for the community to limit movement around Warrnambool and limit visits to the area. Our PDH Covid Testing clinic is currently open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-12.30pm. We will review these hours as needed. You must ring 5521 0387 to confirm a drive-thru time before arriving. If possible, please preregister your details to speed up the process bit.ly/PDHCovidTest Our PDH Vaccination Clinic at the Portland Civic Hall is open this afternoon 30/9 to receive your Astra Zeneca vaccination, no appointment required between 1.30 - 3pm today and again on Saturday 2nd October 9am - 12.30pm. We remind everyone to keep up your best hygiene controls including mask wearing, washing your hands and physically distancing from others. We also encourage everyone to continue be kind and support each other. Portland District Health, Our Community Your Health #portlanddistricthealth #pdhourcommunityyourhealth #ourcommunityyourhealth #COVID19 #southwesthealthcare

10.01.2022 No the vaccine won’t stop you getting COVID-19, but it will reduce your chance of serious illness that can result in death.

09.01.2022 Our own qualified GP, Debbie Carrington, has passed her IBCLC exam and we are very excited to announce that Portland now has our own Lactation Consultant. This is fantastic news for not only Debbie and AHP, but for the whole community.

09.01.2022 AHP has adopted new protocols to ensure everyone remains safe from COVID. As of Friday, September 3, there will be a dedicated staff member set up at our front door to screen patients. We will allow 4 people into the waiting room and if the waiting room is full you will be asked to wait elsewhere. The new measures are in place to ensure AHP retains its Covid free status and continues to provide Medical Services to Portland during these difficult times.... We would like to highlight to everyone the importance of advising us of any respiratory symptoms, even if small, before you see your GP. Patients with symptoms can still be seen by a doctor but will need to be consulted in our isolation room. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however we see no other option to best protect our staff and other members of the community.

07.01.2022 Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. While arthritis is very common affecting more than 3.9 million adults and children in Australia it’s not well understood. There are over 100 forms of arthritis. Each type of arthritis affects you and your joints in different ways. Some forms of arthritis can also involve other parts of the body such as the eyes. The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and ankylosing spondylitis. For more information visit https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/

05.01.2022 Active Health is looking for a GP. For more information visit https://www.activehealthportland.com.au//general-practiti/

04.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDfug35d5fU

03.01.2022 R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. The focus for this year is about learning what to say after ‘are you ok?’. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. In the lead-up to the 10th of September, R U OK? is releasing resources to help Australians know what to say when someone says they’re not OK and to guide them through how they can continue a conversation that could change a life. For more information visit https://www.ruok.org.au/

02.01.2022 We acknowledge the confusion around our original posts. The posts have since been removed and replaced in order to clarify the intent and address any concerns. The intent of our post was purely to notify the community of our new protocol. AHP has not had anyone in the clinic that has been infected with Covid 19 and this new protocol is in place to ensure this continues to be the case. ... We trust your comments will respect the best intentions of the practice to protect all members of the community Thank you

02.01.2022 With Dr Azari finishing up with Active Health last week, AHP would like to introduce Dr Belinda Bailey who will be starting with us on Monday 4 October. Dr Bailey will be with us for 4 weeks. Please make her feel welcome.

01.01.2022 World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006 and is marked every year on the 14th of November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. Diabetes requires daily self care and if complications develop, diabetes can have a significant impact on quality of life and can reduce life expectancy. While there is currently no cure for diabetes, you can live an enjoyable life by learning about the condition and effectively managing it. For more information visit https://worlddiabetesday.org/