Canning Vale Medical Centre in Canning Vale, Western Australia | Family doctor

Canning Vale Medical Centre

Locality: Canning Vale, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9456 5999

Address: 98 Waratah Blvd 6155 Canning Vale, WA, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 MENINGOCOCCAL ALERT: The Department of Health has reported an adult who has been diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B. The patient is currently in hospital.... The department is urging anyone who is experiencing a high fever, chills, headache and severe muscle and joint pains to seek medical attention. #9News

24.01.2022 Doctors at our clinic are specialists in primary care. One GP has given her perspective of what this area of medicine is about.

24.01.2022 An important COVID-19 Travel Advice from the WA Government for any person considering travelling from South Australia to Western Australia (by road or air). If ...you know anyone who is planning on making such a trip, or who has recently arrived in Western Australia from South Australia, please share this post with them. ----------------- The WA Chief Health Officer has consulted with SA Health and reviewed the details of new community cases in South Australia reported today. As a result, based on the latest health advice the following changes to WA's controlled interstate border will come into effect immediately: - Anyone arriving from South Australia at Perth Airport will now be tested for COVID-19 on arrival (or within 24 hours of arrival at another COVID clinic) and given a Direction to self-quarantine for 14 days in a suitable premise; - These arrivals will also be required to be tested for COVID-19 on Day 11; - Anyone arriving via road from South Australia will be given a Direction to self-quarantine for 14 days in a suitable premise and required to take a COVID-19 test on Day 2 and on Day 11; - Anyone who arrived from SA earlier today (15 November 2020) and yesterday (14 November 2020), via road or air, will be contacted by WA officials and will be required to be tested for COVID-19 in the next 48 hours and self-quarantine until results are returned. These are initial steps the State Government is taking to protect all Western Australians, and will be reviewed regularly. For more information follow this link: https://www.wa.gov.au//annou/changes-was-controlled-border ------------------

22.01.2022 Our practice is supporting Movember this month!

22.01.2022 Post from our social worker, Orla. For January, Canning Vale Medical Centre's charity is Lung Foundation Australia & we are promoting smoking cessation. https://lungfoundation.com.au//protectin/quitting-smoking/ For support, speak to your GP or phone the Quitline on 13 78 48

22.01.2022 Welcome Registrar Dr. Sam Curtin to our team of GPs. Sam will be at our clinic full time for 2021 and has appointments available to consult in all aspects of general practice. Book on line through our web page or ring our team on 9456-5999

22.01.2022 Fabulous way to celebrate end of year with our amazing team

20.01.2022 Aboriginal annual health checks are bulk billed and available at our clinic. We are currently running a vaccine catch up program for hepatitis B vaccine too which has come on the schedule for Aboriginal patients.

20.01.2022 Post from our social worker, Orla. Did you know that over 400,000 people are living in Australia with Dementia? Visit Dementia Australia for more information and find out where to get support https://www.dementia.org.au/information

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17.01.2022 Post from our social worker, Orla: The City of Canning are running a free work ready program starting this month! Check it out on the below link..

16.01.2022 terrible statistics; let’s make a change together. Our GPs and Social Worker are ready to support anyone in need of help with domestic violence.

14.01.2022 Easter Hours: We will be open Saturday 3rd April 8-12 but closed Good Friday and Easter Monday. Stay safe! If you need urgent medical attention ring us on 9456-5999 for a locum doctor service. In case of an emergency dial 000

13.01.2022 Post from our social worker, Orla: What is Advance Care Planning? It is the process of planning for your future health care. It relates to health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill or injured and are unable to communicate your preferences or make decisions. This often relates to the care you receive at the end of your life.... Would you like to know more? Come along to the community workshop that we have organised in conjunction with Palliative Care WA and the City of Canning, who have provided the Riverton Library as a venue. This session is FREE but there is limited places due to CO-VID restrictions and you need to register to attend. City of Canning Palliative Care WA

13.01.2022 Many of our practice patients have been tested for CoVID at some point. If you are tested, stay home till you get your results

12.01.2022 Post from our Registrar Dr. Sam Curtin: General check-up... The general check up is one of the most common reasons for seeing your GP. Having a regular health check with your GP can identify early signs of health problems. ... GPs are ideally qualified to incorporate brief preventive health care strategies and health promotion actions into consultations. Many conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, can be picked up in their early stages, which can have an impact on the success of treatment. Your GP will take many factors (including your age, medical history, family history and lifestyle) into consideration when deciding what to include in your check up.

11.01.2022 There is no biomedical test that can be used to diagnose autism. That is why early intervention and timely access to diagnostic assessment are crucial to a chil...d’s development. The AMA backs a range of processes to ensure no child is left behind in their development including increased education and training on autism for National Disability Insurance Scheme Planners and increased funding for autism-related research. Read more on the submission made by the AMA: https://bit.ly/3rawYyg

08.01.2022 This year our Christmas donations are going to provide food for Food bank WA and toys to Operation sunshine. It’s been a difficult time for lots of people in WA this year. So we would like to help those that need the help. So if any of our patients or members of our community would like to donate food or unwrapped toy gifts please just drop them in to the surgery. We have put a picture in comments of the foods they accept. Thanks in advance.

07.01.2022 Today marks 7 months of no community transmission of COVID-19 in WA! #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm

05.01.2022 Post from our social worker Orla: Looking for some ideas of activities during the school holidays? See some wonderful interactive ideas to do with your little ones for Halloween! https://www.education.com/activity/halloween/

03.01.2022 Here are some tips for giving medicines to children safely: https://www.nps.org.au//tips-for-giving-medicine-to-childr If you want more tips, Kenny, our in-house pharmacist, is at our practice every Friday. Drop in for a free chat, or call our practice (9456 5999) to make a free appointment.

02.01.2022 Post from our social worker Orla: Remember five simple things you can do to protect yourself and your family and reduce the risk of skin cancer: Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible. Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun. ... Slap on a hat broad brim or legionnaire style to protect your face, head, neck and ears. Seek shade Slide on some sunglasses make sure they meet Australian Standards. If you have a question about cancer, or if you're seeking emotional or practical support, call 13 11 20 to speak to the Cancer Council's specially trained staff.

01.01.2022 Post from our social worker, Orla: Are you a male with some spare time on your hands? Why not give Canning Men's Shed a try? New members always welcome, you can just attend for a coffee and a chat. ... https://canning.mensshedswa.org.au/ See more