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Cardiff General Practice

Locality: Cardiff, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4903 9000

Address: 1/42 Harrison St 2285 Cardiff, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 WDD 2020 - NURSES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! We know ours do! We see the difference they make everyday in the positive outcomes for our patients and the assistance they provide our GP's with We are lucky to have an amazing and dedicated nursing staff led by our Nurse Manager and Accredited Diabetes Educator - Sr Elaine Cornford. In other places they are not so lucky, either lacking in the number of nurses available or lacking in opportunities and funding for Nurses to lear...n more about Diabetes and specific training. - 463 million adults (1-in-11) were living with diabetes in 2019 The number of people living with diabetes is expected rise to 578 million by 2030. - 1 in 2 adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed (232 million). The majority have type 2 diabetes. - Nurses account for 59% of health professionals the largest occupational group! This #WorldDiabetesDay, help us call on key policy makers to prioritise the role of nurses in diabetes care: https://bit.ly/WDDShapeTheGlobalHealthAgenda

22.01.2022 3rd case in Newcastle. Be on alert.

22.01.2022 If you have a re-usable mask, that’s great! BUT it does need to be washed in between wears! They are still to be considered single use until they have been washed and dried. -clean hands before picking up your clean mask -don’t touch your mask while out and about, don’t pull down to speak to someone or wear around your neck and pull back up -change when mask becomes moist

22.01.2022 - PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT - NEW COVID-19 CASES IN NEWCASTLE (Updated at 11.05am, 6 August) Since our alert last night (5 August, 8.15pm), a second case of COVID-19 ...has been confirmed in Newcastle; a close contact of the teenager announced yesterday. The District is continuing to investigate the source of that case’s infection. This latest case is a male in his 20s. Hunter New England Local Health District is urging anyone who attended the following venues at the specified times to immediately self-isolate and seek testing: - Bennett Hotel, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 5.30pm to 10.00pm - Greenroof Bar and Restaurant, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 10.00pm to 12 midnight - Wests New Lambton Sunday 2 August, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. - Sushi Revolution, Hamilton on Saturday 1 August, from 12noon to 1.00pm The venues have been notified and are undergoing cleaning. Contact tracing is underway. Hunter New England Health also urges any patrons who visited the following venues at the times specified to be alert for symptoms, and if any develop to get tested and self-isolate immediately: - Queens Wharf Hotel Saturday 1 August from 9.30pm to 11.00 pm - Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton Saturday 1 August, from 12 midnight to 1.30am Sunday 2 August - McDonald Jones Stadium Sunday 2 August, 7:30pm to end of game, Newcastle Jets match. The above public health recommendations follow a rigorous contact tracing process where an infected individual’s movements and interactions are analysed. This enables the Public Health unit to determine if there was a reasonable chance other individuals may have been infected with the virus. In this case they would be considered a close contact and required to self-isolate until 14 days after they last saw the person or attended a place where that person visited, even if they are feeling well. Casual contact includes instances where transmission is less likely. For example where someone had less than 15 minutes face-to-face contact over the course of a week with a confirmed case, or was in the same closed space with them for less than two hours. Casual contacts are not required to self-isolate, but are still encouraged to seek testing should they develop symptoms. Dr Kat Taylor, Public Health Controller for Hunter New England Health’s COVID-19 response said that Hunter New England Health is still working to identify any further contacts or venues visited by both individuals, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. All close contacts will be notified and required to isolate for 14 days. It is vital people in the community continue to present for testing if experiencing symptoms to limit the spread of the virus. I encourage everyone to follow directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine, and maintain COVID-safe practices of physical distancing, coughing or sneezing into their elbow, and regularly washing their hands, she said. With the identification of additional cases in the Newcastle area, The District is expecting an increase in the demand for testing. To ensure we can best serve the community during this time, we have enhanced our local testing capability. In addition to expanding our call centre capacity and the number of phone lines available to improve booking wait times, we will extend hours and capacity at a number of local clinics. However, please be patient if visiting a clinic or calling for a booking. We have thousands of testing opportunities throughout the course of today and will see people as quickly as possible, Dr Taylor said. For a complete list of COVID-19 testing clinics and booking details, please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

21.01.2022 Is your child worried about getting a COVID-19 test? Watch as brave five-year-old Stephanie explains how the kid-friendly test works. If your child is reluctant... to have both a nose and a throat swab, you can ask the health care worker collecting the swab to complete either a nose or throat swab. If you have any questions or concerns about your child getting tested, you can speak to your GP. COVID-19 symptoms can include fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste, as well as other reported symptoms including fatigue, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite. For more information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

17.01.2022 - PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT - REVISED LOCATIONS - Since Hunter New England Health’s update this morning, the Public Health unit has undertaken further investigation a...nd revised its advice regarding locations in Newcastle linked to a confirmed case of COVID-19. This morning a male in his 20s was confirmed as having COVID-19. This individual is a close contact of the teenager announced yesterday. The District is continuing to investigate the source of that case’s infection. Hunter New England Local Health District is urging anyone who attended the following venues at the specified times to immediately self-isolate and seek testing: - Bennett Hotel, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 5.30pm to 10.00pm - Bar 88, Wests New Lambton Sunday 2 August, from 5.00pm to 7.15pm - Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton Saturday 1 August, from 11pm to 1.15am Sunday 2 August The venues have been notified and are undergoing cleaning. Contact tracing is underway. Hunter New England Health also urges any patrons who visited the following venues at the times specified to be alert for symptoms, and if any develop to get tested and self-isolate immediately: - Greenroof Bar and Restaurant, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 10.30pm to 12.15 midnight - Sushi Revolution, Hamilton on Saturday 1 August, from 12noon to 12.45pm - Queens Wharf Hotel Saturday 1 August from 9.30pm to 11.00pm - McDonald Jones Stadium Sunday 2 August, 7:30pm to end of game, Newcastle Jets match The above public health recommendations follow a rigorous contact tracing process where an infected individual’s movements and interactions are analysed. This enables the Public Health unit to determine if there was a reasonable chance other individuals may have been infected with the virus. In this case they would be considered a close contact and required to self-isolate until 14 days after they last saw the person or attended a place where that person visited, even if they are feeling well. Casual contact includes instances where transmission is less likely. Casual contacts are not required to self-isolate, but are still encouraged to seek testing should they develop symptoms. Dr Kat Taylor, Public Health Controller for Hunter New England Health’s COVID-19 response said that Hunter New England Health is still working to identify any further contacts or venues visited by both individuals, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. All close contacts will be notified and required to isolate for 14 days. It is vital people in the community continue to present for testing if experiencing symptoms to limit the spread of the virus. I encourage everyone to follow directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine, and maintain COVID-safe practices of physical distancing, coughing or sneezing into their elbow, and regularly washing their hands, she said. With the identification of additional cases in the Newcastle area, The District is expecting an increase in the demand for testing. To ensure we can best serve the community during this time, we have enhanced our local testing capability. In addition to expanding our call centre capacity and the number of phone lines available to improve booking wait times, we will extend hours and capacity at a number of local clinics. However, please be patient if visiting a clinic or calling for a booking. We have thousands of testing opportunities throughout the course of today and will see people as quickly as possible, Dr Taylor said. For a complete list of COVID-19 testing clinics and booking details, please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

17.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE - ANOTHER SCHOOL CLOSURE St. Francis Xavier's College in Hamilton will be closed for cleaning tomorrow after a student tested positive for #...COVID19 tonight. A third case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Newcastle. He is a male teenager who is a household contact of the teenager announced yesterday and the man in his 20s announced earlier today. HNE Health is continuing to investigate the source of infection for all three cases. Anyone who attended St Francis Xavier's College (Hamilton East) on Monday 3, Tuesday 4, and Wednesday 5 August is urged to be on the lookout for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested immediately should any respiratory symptoms or fever occur. The school has been notified and will be closed for cleaning. Contact tracing is underway. All close contacts of the teenager are being notified and are required to seek testing and isolate for 14 days, regardless of their test result. Hunter New England Health is still working to identify any further contacts or venues visited by the teenager, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. All close contacts will be notified and required to isolate for 14 days. The source of infection of the Newcastle family cluster is still unknown, so it is vital people in the community continue to present for testing if experiencing symptoms to limit the spread of the virus. I urge everyone to follow the directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine, and maintain COVID-safe practices of physical distancing, coughing or sneezing into their elbow, and regularly washing their hands. Hunter New England Health continues to operate a number of COVID-19 clinics in the Hunter region. For a complete list of COVID-19 testing clinics and booking details, please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

16.01.2022 Everything you need to know about wearing a mask - NSW Health. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks

16.01.2022 Got Symptoms? ISOLATE AND GET TESTED!! Been to or been in contact? ISOLATE AND GET TESTED!! Not sure? If in Doubt, JUST GET TESTED!! NSW Health can advise there are now 28 cases associated with the Avalon cluster, with 25 are linked to either the Avalon RSL, the Avalon Bowlo, or both. The Source of these infections is not yet known so please don't be complacent, don't let it spread.

14.01.2022 Conspiracy theories on COVID-19 can be dangerous to the health of individuals and communities in NSW. When using social media, ensure the information you’re rea...ding and sharing is trustworthy and from a reliable public health source. Please access COVID-19 health advice and information on the latest restrictions from official channels including NSW Health and the NSW Government. For the latest COVID-19 information visit www.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19

12.01.2022 that’s a lot of venues/locations

12.01.2022 There's a lot of focus on wearing masks - (which we encourage!) However lets not lose focus on the importance of HAND WASHING!! It's a combination of measures that will keep us safe, not just one alone. Masks+frequent hand washing+social distancing+avoiding unnecssary outtings = You need to clean/sanitize hands BEFORE you touch your mask and put on, clean/sanitize hands BEFORE you take your mask off AND clean/sanitize hands AFTER you dispose of your mask!... Remember - you don't necssarily have to have been face-to-face with someone to catch COVID-19, if it's transferred to a surface and you touch that surface and then touch your face you can contract the virus. It can survive on different surfaces for different lengths of time

11.01.2022 STUDENTS REQUIRED TO UNDERGO COVID-19 TESTING IF UNWELL By now most parents would have received information from your child's school about COVID-19 testing r...equirements. NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education have requested that schools encourage anyone who is unwell or has even mild flu-like symptoms, to arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics. Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school. The NSW Department of Education has confirmed that a screenshot of the text message containing your child's result can be provided to the school. A number of parents have raised some concerns with me about the testing requirement and some schools demanding tests be carried out for students who don't have any flu-like symptoms. If you have any issues with your school, please let me know as soon as possible. Information about measures being implemented at NSW Government schools can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

09.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT HNE Health has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Newcastle. The case is a close contact of the teenager announced yesterday. NSW He...alth is continuing to investigate the source of that case’s infection. This latest case is a male in his 20s. Hunter New England Local Health District is urging anyone who attended the following venues at the specified times to immediately self-isolate and seek testing: The Bennett Hotel, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 5.30pm to 10.00pm The Greenroof and Restaurant, Hamilton Friday 31 July, from 10.00pm to 12 midnight Wests Group New Lambton Sunday 2 August, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. Sushi Revolution Hamilton - Saturday August 1 between noon and 1pm on. The venues have been notified and are undergoing cleaning. Contact tracing is underway. Hunter New England Health also urges any patrons who visited the following venues at the times specified to be alert for symptoms, and if any develop to get tested and self-isolate immediately: Queens Wharf Hotel Saturday 1 August from 9.30pm to 11.00 pm Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton Saturday 1 August, from 12 midnight to 1.30am Sunday 2 August McDonald Jones Stadium Sunday 2 August, 7:30pm to end of game, Newcastle Jets match. A thorough deep clean of the hotels has been scheduled for this morning, and the hotels will be closed as all staff get tested and self-isolate. Further information will be made available today.

06.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT - CENTRAL COAST TRAIN TRAVEL

04.01.2022 TEST2PREVENT: KNOW YOUR RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that as many as 212 million people, or half of all adults currently living with diabetes, are undiagnosed. Most of these have type 2 diabetes. IDF has created an online diabetes risk assessment which aims to predict an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next ten years. ... Click on the link below - The test takes only a couple of minutes to complete. It is a quick, easy, and confidential way to find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes! #WorldDiabetesDay #wdd20 https://www.idf.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/

03.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness around breast cancer, screening for early detection a...nd supporting #breastfriends around you. If you're 50-74, book your free breast screen by calling 132 050 or visit https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au