Clare Doctors in Clare, South Australia | Medical centre

Clare Doctors

Locality: Clare, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8465 1990

Address: 187 Main North Road 5453 Clare, SA, Australia

Website: https://admin26080.wixsite.com/claredoctorssurgery

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23.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING Clare Doctors Surgery and Burra Medical Centre are looking for a passionate, hard working Receptionist to join our team - IMMEDIATE START! For more information, call 8892 2104 or 8465 1990!

23.01.2022 Some more places to be mindful of. If you think you were in these areas, or around someone who was in these areas, please get yourself tested. If you have questions or concerns, please call us on 8465 1990.

19.01.2022 Some interesting facts about how much sugar is in common foods and drinks!

14.01.2022 **UPDATE - The phones are now up and running again!** Good morning everyone! Once again, due to the NBN our phone system is down . We are working hard to get this fixed as soon as possible, but in the meantime if you do require an appointment please call 8892 2104 or via Facebook Messenger.... Keep your fingers crossed for us and we apologise for any inconvenience!

11.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them." Lest we forget.

10.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

07.01.2022 A list of some of the closures with the new lockdown in place from Midnight tonight. #COVID19

07.01.2022 November 14 is World Diabetes Day and Clare Doctors Surgery would like to help spread awareness about Diabetes. Below are some key figures relating to Diabetes: 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. More than 3 in 4 people with diabetes live in low and middle- income countries. 1 in 6 live births (20 million) are affected by high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) in pregnancy. Two-thirds of people with diabetes live in urban areas and three-quarters are of working age. 1 in 5 people with diabetes (136 million) are above 65 years old. Diabetes caused 4.2 million deaths in 2019. Diabetes was responsible for at least $760 billion in health expenditure in 2019 10% of the global total spent on healthcare. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS OF HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: Organise a diabetes information session for residents in your community Organise a ‘Learn about diabetes’ event in schools or through online learning platforms Exercise in blue or join the Global Diabetes Walk Help people learn their potential risk of type 2 diabetes with our online test: https://www.idf.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/ Organise a themed activity with your healthcare team Arrange an activity with your work colleagues Organise, sponsor or take part in a local diabetes fair If you are concerned about your Diabetes, would like to be tested for Diabetes, or have any questions, please feel free to book an appointment by phone - 8465 1990 - of via Facebook Messenger.

06.01.2022 With the warm weather upon us and Summer just around the corner, we remind everyone to be ready for the heat. Learn the signs of Heatstroke and how to prevent it: SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE - ... Rapid pulse and fast, shallow breathing Trouble speaking, slurred speech Problems concentrating or coordinating movements Aggressive or strange behaviour Dizziness, confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness Sudden rise in body temperature Hot and dry and possibly red skin, possibly with no sweat dry, swollen tongue Headache, nausea or vomiting Intense thirst HOW TO PREVENT HEATSTROKE - Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid hot or sugary drinks. Keep cool try to avoid direct sun. Wear a hat and lightweight, loose-fitting, cotton clothing. Keep your house cool close windows, shut curtains and blinds, and use air-conditioning if you have it. Help others visit or phone friends, family and neighbours who are more at risk. Keep children cool and give them lots to drink. Ensure pets have plenty of water and shade. Have a plan know who to call if you need help, and follow your doctor’s advice if you have any medical conditions. Never leave babies, children or animals alone in a car. As always if you have any questions or queries relating to heatstroke and how it is different to heat exhaustion, please don't hesitate to call us on 8465 1990 or via Facebook Messenger.

04.01.2022 From midnight tonight South Australia will be in complete lockdown for at least 6 days in the hope to nip the latest #COVID19 wave in its bud.

03.01.2022 Please, if you have been to either of these places on the dates provided, get yourself tested! If you have any questions about testing or testing centres, please give us a call on 8465 1990.