Central Health Alliance in Williamtown, New South Wales | Family doctor

Central Health Alliance

Locality: Williamtown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4989 5100

Address: Building E, 1 Technology Place 2318 Williamtown, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Dr Burford is having a minor op today and will will be on leave for a couple of days in which we will have limited appointments. please understand that our reception staff are doing their best in the current circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

24.01.2022 We have a new addition across the road. CT services commence today. CT with IV contrast will commence later this week. So we now have x-ray, ultrasound and CT on site.

24.01.2022 As you may or may not be aware the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Port Stephens area is growing by the day. Central Health Alliance is doing our very best to keep our patients, staff and visitors safe and well while we continue to provide medical care to all patients were appropriate. In order for this to occur we have had to implement the following processes: Reception staff will call every patient booked for an appointment the day prior to confirm and to run thro...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a great holiday break! As we prepare for re-opening tomorrow we are planning for the most recent COVID-19 occurrences. With the increase in Sydney cases and families travelling during the holidays, we are taking extra precautions. ... Central Health Alliance endeavours to keep our patients, staff and visitors safe and well while we continue to provide medical care to all patients were appropriate. We ask again that all patients bring a mask to your appointment. You will continue to be asked the safety questions as before. This will include any symptoms outlined by NSW Health and any travel to the greater Sydney area, as well as the Central Coast and Blue Mountains. We ask that if you have travelled to any identified hotspots in the last 14 days that you inform staff. Further triage may take place to be sure that an in-practice visit is safe. Telehealth appointment will be arranged with your Doctor if an in-house appointment is not possible, and you may be advised to arrange an appointment to have a COVID-19 swab. The NSW Government is recommending all patients presenting with even the mildest symptoms get tested, this is in order to prevent further spread of the virus. When attending the Practice for an appointment we ask that you remain in your car and send a text message on arrival to 0435 710 035 with your name and date of birth. Our reception staff will arrive you on receipt of your text message and will contact you on your mobile when the Doctor is ready to take you through to their room. Our reception staff are once again instructed to ask thesafety questions again. We understand that this may be frustrating but it is to keep you all safe and to allow us to continue treating our patients. We ask that only the patient requiring the appointment attends unless under the age of 16 or if a support person is required. please let our reception staff know so that they can allow for this to occur. We ask for your patience during this period as our reception staff are doing an amazing job and are fielding a large volume of phone calls which may take longer than usual for them to answer. Kindest regards Central Health Alliance Management

22.01.2022 Good Morning Everyone. Please be aware that Newcastle Airport is doing road works on the new roundabout today which is causing long delays. Please allow extra time to arrive for your appointment and if you know the way, possibly go around the back via the Williamtown Community Hall.

21.01.2022 We have been informed that a local Medowie practice is closing as of today and have had several enquiries from patients wanting to be on CHA books. Unfortunately we are short staffed with doctors moving and going on holidays and therefore are not accepting any new patients until February next year. We understand the frustration but must prioritise the service for our current regular patients. We appreciate your understanding. Regards from the CHA Doctors and Staff.

18.01.2022 No one told me about the New pool being installed??

18.01.2022 The new PSIH is being created. Time for a new gym, more services and a dedicated space for allied health and specialist services.

17.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Unfortunately due to unexpected family concerns, Dr Burford will not be in the surgery. He will continue to consult patients via Telehealth however this does mean there are limited appointments on the day today. Please be patient as our staff are working as hard as they can to keep the practice functioning to the best of their ability with the difficult circumstances they have been presented.

17.01.2022 Please share..... Finally I can formally announce to the local community the next step in creating a one stop location for all your health care needs. It is with great pleasure we announce that Hunter Imaging Group is joining us to support the local community. Next month Hunter Imaging will open x-ray and ultrasound services at Williamtown and CT should not be far away.... We will soon announce more details of our paediatric , specialist and allied health services that will join Hunter imaging in improving the health of our community.

16.01.2022 Good Morning Everyone! Please be patient this morning. Our phones are working and our receptionists are getting through the calls as quickly as they can. The message is saying they are unavailable as all of our phones lines are occupied. Please do not present to the surgery if you do not have an appointment. If you have a medical emergency please dial 000.

15.01.2022 Good morning! What great weather for ducks!! Our patients safety is our highest priority. There is lots of flooding and unsafe road conditions. We do not encourage anyone drive in these condition. Please unless absolutely necessary or urgent, do not attempt to drive to CHA at the moment. ... We will try to do Telehealth where possible and appropriate, otherwise contact us to reschedule. Please be patient. The phones are already busy. Stay safe!! See more

15.01.2022 We are closed Saturday - Monday for Labour Day Long weekend. Enjoy the great weather and stay safe!!! We are back Tuesday . Phones will be switched on at 8:30.

14.01.2022 Centra Health Alliance and Port Stephens Integral Health would like to thank everyone for their support through this very difficult year. We are closing through the holiday periods to give our staff a much deserved rest and time to spend with their families over the holidays. We will be closed from 12 noon Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) and reopening at 8:30 am, 4 January 2021. We ask that in the next couple of weeks you prepare for the closure and be sure you have en...ough scripts to last through the period. If you have any medical concerns or emergencies during this period please call 000, or present to your nearest hospital. Please share this around to anyone you may know that does not have Facebook. Thank you from the CHA management and Staff. See more

12.01.2022 We're back, baby!

08.01.2022 Due to the severe weather and unsafe road conditions we have made the decision to close the practice. Doctors and staff are being sent home and doctors will continue Telehealth from home. We plan to resume business as usual tomorrow if all goes well. If you have an urgent medical emergency call 000. Stay safe and thank you for you understanding.

08.01.2022 Our new neighbours are all moved in and open for business!

05.01.2022 Unfortunately Dr Burford has been unwell since late last week. As a result we have had minimal appointments available on the day and have had to reschedule his appointments It is hoped he will be well enough to return to work this week.

04.01.2022 Good evening everyone. Unfortunately due to the recent developments with COVID-19 cases increase and holiday travellers, CHA and Port Stephens Integral Health are once again requiring masks when attending appointments. We will also be restricting appointment attendees which means no one other than the person booked in will be able to enter the building (exceptions for dependent children and people requiring carers). If you have been to any of the advertised hot spots or be...en in contact with anyone who has, please do not attend the practice. Telehealth appointment will be available for anyone who is identified as fitting the NSW Health current guidelines for COVID-19 testing. No one fitting the guidelines will be permitted to attend the practice. The regular safety questions will continue to be asked. If you are found to give false or misleading answers you will be ejected from the practice immediately. We apologise for the necessity for these measures but feel it is necessary to keep our patients, staff and the greater community safe.

04.01.2022 Good morning again. As more confirmed cases are identified in the local area, CHA and PSIH are stepping up our defences against COVID-19. Our number one priority is the protection of our staff and patients so as of today, In addition to the protocols already put in place, we are now requiring all patients that attend the surgery to wear a face covering to their appointments. ... We understand that this may be an inconvenience to some, but we feel we are at the point where we must take all possible precautions to prevent further spread of this pandemic. The staff will also be re-screening today’s appointments to include the newly published list of confirmed cases in the hunter. We wish everyone the best and stay safe. https://www.facebook.com/182454457590/posts/10158430321607591/?d=n