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25.01.2022 So today saw the first of our Drive-In Flu Clinics rolled out at our Ochre Medical Centre Wyalla and we are very pleased to say it was a great success. In our attempt to help stop the spread and keep our patients safe, we will be offering multiple Drive-In Flu Clinics over the coming weeks across all three practices - Oakey, Wyalla and Kingsthorpe. For those patients who have expressed an interest, we will be in touch very soon to book you a spot. As soon as we receive more vaccine stocks, we will be promoting dates and times.

24.01.2022 Only 2 sleeps until the QCWA Oakey Baby Show! Dr Gemma has been busy making goodie bags for all the kids so come down to the Oakey Cultural Centre this Saturday between 10:30am and 1pm. P.S. Dr Gemma may have put some of her special bubbles in the bags!!

22.01.2022 Donate Life Week 2019 There are currently 1,400 Australians on the wait list for a life-saving transplant and a further 11,000 Australians on dialysis. It only takes a minute to register online to become an organ donor. https://donatelife.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Mel officially started maternity leave last week. It will be sad to not have Mels friendly face at reception each week but we will be eagerly awaiting the news in a few weeks time of the arrival of her baby girl.

20.01.2022 Come and see us at the Oakey Baby Show next Saturday 7th September at the Oakey Cultural Centre 10:30am. Its going to be a great event organised by Oakey CWA.

19.01.2022 Calling everyone over 40...Have you spoken to your GP recently about your risk for diabetes? Its the last day of National Diabetes Week 2019 so take the time to get checked. Book an appointment online or call the practice to organise a checkup.

16.01.2022 COMPUTER UPGRADE NOTIFICATION Downs Rural Medical is currently in the process of upgrading our computer system. We apologies for any inconvenience. Our online booking system HotDoc is currently offline. Please call any of our three practices to make an appointment.

15.01.2022 Its been a horrible flu season this year. All three of our practices are stocked with the influenza vaccine - its not too late to get vaccinated.

13.01.2022 Dont be afraid to ask R U OK? every day....

13.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that Downs Rural Medical Centres are now Ochre Medical Centres. There are no changes to our doctors, staff, operating hours, phone numbers, booking systems or billing policy. We continue to focus on high quality care and improving the health of the local community - simply with a new name and as part of a larger group with the same goals.... We look forward to continuing to care for the communities of Toowoomba, Oakey, Kingsthorpe and the surrounding areas. https://www.ochrehealth.com.au//downs-rural-medical-merge/

13.01.2022 If you have any old glasses lying around, drop them into one of our practices so they can be recycled by the Lions Club to help those in need.

12.01.2022 Fantastic work by QCWA Oakey supporting local organizations who are making a big difference to our communities. If you havent been to Emerge Cafe yet, drop in for a coffee or yummy meal with a side of social good. All profits go back to supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in our region.

12.01.2022 The new office for Lumsden Psychology at the DRM Oakey Health Hub is coming along nicely.

11.01.2022 So today saw the first of our ‘Drive-In Flu Clinics’ rolled out at our Ochre Medical Centre Wyalla and we are very pleased to say it was a great success. In our attempt to help stop the spread and keep our patients safe, we will be offering multiple Drive-In Flu Clinics over the coming weeks across all three practices - Oakey, Wyalla and Kingsthorpe. For those patients who have expressed an interest, we will be in touch very soon to book you a spot. As soon as we receive more vaccine stocks, we will be promoting dates and times.

11.01.2022 As the number of cases increase across the Darling Downs, we urge all of our patients to stay safe and at home and take advantage of the bulk billed Telehealth services which are now available to all current Medicare holders. This includes all of those who visit us on a regular basis for Chronic Disease management and Care Planning. ONLINE BOOKINGS: as we are experiencing a higher than normal volume of telephone calls, we urge you to book your next Telehealth appointment vi...a our online booking system HOTDOC. Your Doctor will then assess whether all your health care concerns and needs can be managed over the phone (including scripts) or whether a face to face consultation is required. SCRIPTS: please ensure you are planning ahead for script requests. The timeframe for submission and processing of scripts can take up to 24 hours to be filled by our extremely busy pharmacies due to the increased volume of script requests and technology congestion. INFLUENZA VACCINATION CLINICS: please note that patient safety and managing the risk of further spread of COVID-19 is our priority as we plan our annual Influenza Vaccination program. Our Influenza Vaccine stock has only just started to arrive, so over the coming weeks we will be offering multiple Drive In Flu Clinics. We will promote these on our Facebook page and via HOTDOC once we have more details. Please help us to reduce telephone congestion by not calling the practice to enquire, but rather wait for the promotion of the clinics as they are rolled out. The Drive In clinics will be available at all three practices. Please ensure when attending these clinics you wear suitable attire to enable easy access for administration of the vaccine and that you park in the designated signed area and remain in your vehicle to a member of our team checks you in. KINGSTHORPE PRACTICE: will be operating as a Telehealth consulting hub only for the coming weeks. Face to face consultations will be limited and only conducted as required. The majority of face to face consultations, if deemed appropriate and required by your GP will be conducted at the Oakey or Wyalla Plaza (Toowoomba) practices. Please ensure when attending appointments at the clinics you hand sanitise upon arrival and departure and that you remain at least 1.5 mtrs distance from other patients and our staff. If you are suffering cold or flu like symptoms at the time of your scheduled face to face consultation - please remain in your vehicle and call the practice to notify our staff. Please DO NOT enter the practice and put other patients and our staff at risk. We thank you for patience and support during this very difficult time as we work to provide you with safe and timely health care.

11.01.2022 Great little article on lifestyle factors for improving heart health & cholesterol levels without medication!

10.01.2022 From one Family to another. We are here for you in the good times and the bad. To treat and prevent illness. Prevention always better than cure and thats what we specialise in. From screening you and your family for cancer and other common illnesses like heart disease, to guiding you to wellness through better eating and movement were here to help. To see one of our friendly GPs for your check up book online here: https://www.downsruralmedical.com.au/

10.01.2022 National Diabetes Week 2019 Do you know the 4Ts to recognize signs of Type 1 Diabetes??

09.01.2022 Regular wed morning education @DownsRural with our legendary Oakey MEd Super Mat Crump! VC link to Kingsthorpe and Wyalla Plaza practices! Students, Drs and registrars getting updated on AF! #gorural #destinationrural @RuralDoctorsAus

07.01.2022 Downs Rural Medical proud to be a key participant in new QLD study showing a higher proportion of melanoma identified at early stages in rural primary care. https://tinyurl.com/yyewmzv3 #destinationrural #ruralgeneralist @RuralDoctorsAus @ACRRM @QIMRBerghofer @NRHAlliance

06.01.2022 Asthma Week 2019. The start of Spring when lots of people are sneezing and wheezing! With 80% of people with asthma having hay fever too, hay fever symptoms can mask asthma, making it harder to manage. If this is you, book an appointment today to review your asthma and hay fever so you dont sneeze and wheeze all spring long!

05.01.2022 Education on-line and on the couch @DownsRural - legendary registrar Gemma on all things IHD (Heart Attacks) for the #ruralgeneralist & #ruralgp @RuralDoctorsAus #oakey #livingthedream

05.01.2022 Dont miss out on the free Healthy Living on a Budget Program coming to Oakey next month.

05.01.2022 With the majority of our consultations now being done via telehealth, here is some guidance that patients and the community may find useful.

04.01.2022 Waiting this long to get diagnosed with Diabetes can have significant effects on your health. Take the time to get checked today... National Diabetes Week 2019

04.01.2022 http://No Longer Current// As of today, Darling Downs Health has 37 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region. The total confirmed case co...unt includes 29 Toowoomba, 4 Oakey, 2 Kingaroy, 1 Warwick, and 1 Miles. The community can rest assured that contact tracing is underway, which means we are directly contacting people considered to be at risk. Please be kind and caring to the people in our communities. We have been made aware of some online kindness and at this time, we need to show compassion and dignity. Please respects peoples right to privacy. This data does not change how people should be protecting themselves and their loved ones. Stay 1.5 metres apart, avoid touching, shaking hands, or hugging, wash your hands regularly, and stay home as much as possible. If we need to let you know about the movements of a confirmed case, we will post it on our page and ti will also be updated on the contact tracing site here http://bit.ly/qhcontacttracing The most up-to-date reliable information visit our website at www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus // Todays #humansofhealth is Liz, Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department //

04.01.2022 Womens Health Week is a time to remind women to look after themselves. This week help raise awareness of the importance of preventing future health problems for all women in Australia.

04.01.2022 Click here to support JH - No Beers for a Year!? Help fund the setup of a new Aussie not-for-profit providing free trauma kits & pre-hospital emergency training for Rural & Remote doctors and nurses. #destinationrural #sandpiper @RuralDoctorsAus http://ow.ly/w8Tq50vUgia

02.01.2022 Come and see Dr John OB and Nurse Toni from the Downs Rural Medical team at the Oakey and Health and Wellness Expo taking place now at the Oakey Cultural Centre. Come and have your blood pressure taken and Dr John is offering skin spot checks.

01.01.2022 Please note that Downs Rural Medical is experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment and we are working to rectify these as quickly as we can. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.