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East Canberra General Practice

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6248 2600

Address: 25-31 Mustang Ave 2609 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 P2 mask update While our advice to the community remains that the best way to avoid exposure to the smoke is by staying indoors (with windows and doors closed)... we understand that many people in our community also have a preference to use P2 masks. Information on P2 and N95 masks, and how to fit them properly is available from ACT Health at: https://www.health.act.gov.au//heavy-smoke-and-extreme-hea The ACT Government has been able to confirm the arrival of new stocks of P2 masks into Canberra retail markets which will be available through chemists and hardware stores later today or tomorrow. It is a good idea to call ahead to providers to check stock. The ACT government has also accepted an offer from the Commonwealth of a stock of P2 masks which will be made available for vulnerable people as air quality conditions require.More information will come on how the masks will be made available as soon as possible. These are likely to be made available for people who are particularly sensitive to smoky conditions and those who are unable to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.

24.01.2022 Welcome Dr. Ingrid Elvy, our newest addition to the team here at East Canberra GP. Dr Elvy graduated with an MBBS from the University of Wollongong in 2014 and received her BSc from the University of Otago. She has worked at the Canberra Hospital, Calvary, Bega Hospital, Alexander Maconochie Centre and the Canberra Sexual Health Centre. She has completed the Sydney Child Health Program and is an HIV prescriber. Dr. Elvy has an interest in sexual health and HIV medicine but ...is happy to see all patients and presentations. https://www.eastcanberragp.com.au//2017/4/26/dr-ingrid-elvy

23.01.2022 Staff at our Respiratory Assessment Clinics at Weston Creek Walk-in Centre and Canberra Hospital are working hard to assess and, where appropriate, test people ...for COVID-19. More than 1000 people have been tested, with most people found to have the common cold. Many more people have presented for testing without having met the testing criteria this puts an unnecessary strain on our service. If you do not meet the testing criteria, you will NOT be tested. You should be tested for COVID-19 if: you’ve travelled overseas recently, and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, sore throat, headaches, difficulty breathing) within 14 days of leaving an overseas country you have been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and you develop symptoms (such as fever, cough, sore throat, headaches, difficulty breathing) of the disease you are a health care worker with direct patient contact, and have fever AND acute respiratory symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath, cough, sore throat), even if you have not recently travelled or had contact with someone who has COVID-19 Disappointingly, some members of the community have been quite aggressive towards our nursing staff. Our hard-working staff are members of the community they are your neighbours, friends, relatives. Please respect our health care workers and be patient. For more information on COVID-19 visit www.health.act.gov.au/novelcoronavirus

23.01.2022 Know your options!

23.01.2022 Get involved Canberra!

23.01.2022 If you or your loved ones aren't vaccinated, there's still time. Call 02 6248 2600 to book or book online on www.ecgp.com.au

22.01.2022 You should get tested if: you’ve travelled overseas recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing) wi...thin 14 days of leaving an overseas country you’re concerned you may have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 and you develop symptoms (such as fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing) of the disease you're a healthcare worker with direct patient contact, and have fever and acute respiratory symptoms (such as shortness of breath, cough, sore throat), even if you have not recently travelled or had contact with someone who has COVID-19 If you think you might have COVID-19: Limit your exposure to other people by isolating yourself at home. Call your GP and let them know you are worried you may have COVID-19. Testing will be arranged by your GP or medical practitioner if they determine it is necessary. If you can’t see your GP, the preferred Walk-in Centre (WiC) for assessment is Weston Creek WiC. If you are attending a WiC, please ensure you use a mask and hand sanitiser available at the front door. You do not need to visit the Emergency Department unless you have severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain or high fever. More information www.health.act.gov.au/novelcoronavirus

21.01.2022 Welcome Dr. Ingrid Elvy, our newest addition to the team here at East Canberra GP. Dr Elvy graduated with an MBBS from the University of Wollongong in 2014 and received her BSc from the University of Otago. She has worked at the Canberra Hospital, Calvary, Bega Hospital, Alexander Maconochie Centre and the Canberra Sexual Health Centre. She has completed the Sydney Child Health Program and is an HIV prescriber. Dr. Elvy has an interest in sexual health and HIV medicine but ...is happy to see all patients and presentations. https://www.eastcanberragp.com.au//2017/4/26/dr-ingrid-elvy

21.01.2022 Everyone wins when police dogs visit sick kids in the hospital.

20.01.2022 **UPDATE ON AIR QUALITY: Read more here http://bit.ly/airqualityupdateACT (Friday 3 January 2020)** ACT HEALTH ALERT: Air quality deterioration across the ACT f...rom smoke (Wednesday 1 January 2020) The ACT Health Directorate has today upgraded our health advice to the community due to the deterioration of air quality from the heavy smoke. The smog, which is impacting the ACT from fires across the border, is extremely thick and expected to linger in the coming days. Conditions may also be intensified by the hot temperatures forecast. During these periods of heavy smoke, all Canberrans are advised to avoid physical activity outside. We also strongly advise people who are sensitive to smoke, especially those with pre-existing heart and lung conditions, to take extra care. This includes remaining indoors where possible, with windows and doors closed, and not using evaporative air conditioners which draw air into the house from outside. Anyone with a heart or lung condition should take their medication as prescribed by their doctor. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plan. People who are more vulnerable to smoke and air pollution include: - people with heart or lung conditions (including asthma) - children aged less than 14 years - pregnant women, and - people over 65 years of age. People who are sensitive to smoke and air pollution can be more vulnerable to heat-related illness as well, so staying hydrated and cool is important. Anyone with concerns about their health should seek medical advice from their doctor. Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness or difficulty breathing should seek urgent medical attention and in the event of a medical emergency call triple zero 000. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36qcd80

19.01.2022 Know someone who would be interested? Spread the word!

19.01.2022 Online script requests are now available! See more here: https://repeats.hotdoc.com.au/

16.01.2022 You should get tested if: you’ve travelled overseas recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing) wi...thin 14 days of leaving an overseas country you’re concerned you may have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 and you develop symptoms (such as fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing) of the disease you're a healthcare worker with direct patient contact, and have fever and acute respiratory symptoms (such as shortness of breath, cough, sore throat), even if you have not recently travelled or had contact with someone who has COVID-19 If you think you might have COVID-19: Limit your exposure to other people by isolating yourself at home. Call your GP and let them know you are worried you may have COVID-19. Testing will be arranged by your GP or medical practitioner if they determine it is necessary. If you can’t see your GP, the preferred Walk-in Centre (WiC) for assessment is Weston Creek WiC. If you are attending a WiC, please ensure you use a mask and hand sanitiser available at the front door. You do not need to visit the Emergency Department unless you have severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain or high fever. More information www.health.act.gov.au/novelcoronavirus

15.01.2022 If you've overindulged during the holidays, or would like general advice on how to cut down your sugar intake - here are some helpful tips to get you started.

14.01.2022 Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. While stress and anxious feelings are common responses to high-pressure situations, if these f...eelings persist, you may have an anxiety disorder. The severity of anxiety disorders can vary from person to person. The important thing to know is that they can be managed and recovery is possible. If you, or someone you know needs help, there are a number of services and resources available in the ACT. Refer to our comments for more information.

13.01.2022 Please be aware this fire season.

11.01.2022 BreastScreen ACT is calling on women over fifty to undergo checks every two years - even if there's no family history of breast cancer. #9News | http://9News.com.au

10.01.2022 Please take note.

10.01.2022 Bushfire Outages Dear All, We are experiencing phone and internet outages due to the nearby Bushfire in Pialligo. ... There are major road shutdowns in the area so we understand if you cannot make your appointment. Please use the online booking system if possible while we operate on minimal phone coverage. We are operating as normal at this stage. Last update 2:48pm 23/01/2020

10.01.2022 We have Private Flu Vaccinations back in stock! Please call 02 6248 2600 to book.

10.01.2022 RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health is seeking your input to help develop the next phase of the Closing the Gap agenda. It is 10 years since Clos...ing the Gap began, with four targets expiring in 2018. All governments have agreed to work on a refreshed agenda and renewed targets. Visit the RACGP website to share your views on what has worked and what needs to change.

09.01.2022 If you’re worried you have symptoms of COVID-19 you should see your GP in the first instance - make sure you call them first. However, our Weston Creek Walk-in ...Centre is well stocked and well prepared to help those in our community concerned about COVID-19. We have the necessary infection control protocols in place to protect patients and staff. Masks and hand sanitiser are available at the front door of the Walk-in Centre. Please put on a mask and sanitise your hands before entering. Walk-in Centres do not have a supply of masks to hand out to the public. If you are healthy and are not currently in self-quarantine at home, you do not need to wear a mask. If you are healthy and are not currently in self-quarantine at home you do not need to wear a mask in public. The Weston Creek Walk-in Centre is open from 7.30 am to 10pm every day. No appointment is needed and the service is free. You should not attend the emergency department with suspected COVID-19 unless you are critically unwell. For more information on Walk-in Centres visit walkincentre.act.gov.au. The Chief Health Officer publishes frequent updates on COVID-19 at health.act.gov.au

09.01.2022 Know someone who would be interested? Spread the word!

08.01.2022 To make it even easier for Canberrans to be tested, Canberra Health Services (CHS) will be opening a drive through Respiratory Assessment Clinic for COVID-19 fr...om tomorrow, Friday 20 March. The drive through Respiratory Assessment Clinic is located at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), and can be accessed from the main gate on Flemington Road only. It will assess people in their vehicles to ensure they meet the criteria for testing. Those who meet the criteria will proceed, via vehicle, for testing in the Budawang Pavilion. People will not be required to leave their vehicle at any stage. You must be driving or a passenger of a registered motor vehicle or motorbike. You will not be able to access the drive through testing service on foot this includes passengers arriving via public transport. The drive through Respiratory Assessment Clinic will operate seven days per week, from 9:30am to 6:00pm (last car accepted at 5:00pm) and be staffed by experienced nursing and administrative staff from CHS. The drive-through clinic complements our primary Respiratory Assessment Clinic at the Weston Creek Walk-in Centre. For more information and current testing criteria visit https://www.health.act.gov.au//novel-corona/getting-tested

08.01.2022 AIR QUALITY UPDATE (10.30am, Thursday 12 Dec 2019) Good news Canberra! The smoky conditions have eased this morning. With current levels, most people will not ...experience any health impact. However, intermittent patchy smoke haze is expected to linger until Sunday, so people who are more sensitive to the effects of smoke, particularly those with asthma and other heart or lung conditions, should continue to take care. This includes taking medication as prescribed by their doctor and avoiding vigorous exercise outdoors during smoky conditions. Our team at the Health Protection Service (pictured below) are continuing to monitor levels and if the situation changes significantly in the coming days, we will issue further advice. To continue to monitor the levels of smoke in the air (PM2.5), and for the most up to date health advice relating to smoky conditions, you can head to our ‘health advice for smoky air’ webpage at https://bit.ly/34g0I1c And of course, further info to minimise the health impacts of outdoor smoke, see our factsheet at: http://bit.ly/36kNP7q

08.01.2022 This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level warning. The Kallaroo Fire and the Pialligo Redwood Forest Fire have merged. The fire is now called the Beard Fire.... People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire. People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate and Crestwood should: > SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave. > If you are not in the area, do not return. > The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches. > Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. > Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat. People in Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park should: > Stay up to date and monitor conditions. > Stay in their location. Current situation: The fire is travelling in a south easterly direction towards Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate and Crestwood (Queanbeyan). The fire is out of control. Firefighters are on scene. However, under current conditions, the fire is difficult to control. People in the area may be affected by thick smoke and embers, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Keep up to date: > Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) > Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency) > Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app > Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. Next update will be provided by 3:15pm or if the situation changes.

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06.01.2022 AIR QUALITY UPDATE (10am, Monday 9 Dec 2019) The health advice for today remains the same as the advice provided over the weekend regarding the smoke haze acro...ss Canberra. The poor air quality means all Canberrans should avoid prolonged or heavy physical activity outside today. People who may be more sensitive to the smoke in our air include: People who have a heart or lung condition, including asthma Children 14 years and younger Pregnant women People over 65 years People working or playing outdoors Wherever possible, stay inside with windows and doors closed. Anyone with concerns about their health should seek medical advice from their doctor. For further information on the health impacts of outdoor smoke, check out our outdoor smoke fact sheet http://bit.ly/36kNP7q ACT Health will continue to monitor the air quality in the ACT and will advise the public of additional public health advice when needed and as information becomes available.

05.01.2022 Canberra good news! As of this afternoon (3 March 2020) there are still 0 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the ACT. The community can be assured that we are in ...a very good place to respond to the outbreak. All states and territories are taking a highly precautionary approach based on the latest and best medical advice as this situation evolves. We understand that developments in the disease internationally and in other jurisdictions may be causing a level of angst in our community. However, with no confirmed cases at this time, we ask you to be alert and not alarmed. You currently have a low risk of COVID-19 if you have not recently travelled to an affected country outside of Australia. Keep up to date on the situation through the ACT Health website at (www.health.act.gov.au/novelcoronavirus) and through our social media channels. Don’t forget to also practice good hygiene to help stop the spread of germs. People can also call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 for further information on COVID-19. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

05.01.2022 Recognising that GPs are the cornerstone of primary healthcare on #WorldFamilyDoctorDay

05.01.2022 #COVID19 update (2 April 2020) There have been 4 new confirmed ACT cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours bringing the ACT’s total to 87*. The new cases consi...st of 1 male and 3 females, aged between 21 and 60. All of the new cases are linked to overseas travel, including on cruise ships. One case is still under investigation by ACT Health. There remains no evidence of community transmission in the ACT. There are currently 8 COVID-19 patients in Canberra hospitals. Four of these are in ICU. A total of 11 cases have recovered from COVID-19 and have been released from self-isolation. The rest are isolating at home with ACT Health support. There have been 4931 negative COVID-19 tests in the ACT to date. The ACT has recorded one death. ACT Health is continuing to take appropriate public health action in line with national guidelines. *Reduction in total confirmed cases After further testing, another of the ACT’s cases has been determined to not have COVID-19 and has been removed from the ACT’s total. As a result the total for the ACT has only increased by 3 today despite recording 4 new confirmed cases. This is the third case to be removed from the ACT’s statistics. ACT Health has taken a very precautionary approach to classifying indeterminate tests that indicate a probable positive result. In cases where the indeterminate tests indicate it is more likely to be positive than not, the individual has been classified as a confirmed case until further testing can provide a more definitive result. As with other confirmed cases, thorough contact tracing is undertaken. When further testing ultimately determines the individual to not have COVID-19, the case is reclassified as a negative result.

04.01.2022 Canberra good news! As of this afternoon (3 March 2020) there are still 0 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the ACT. The community can be assured that we are in ...a very good place to respond to the outbreak. All states and territories are taking a highly precautionary approach based on the latest and best medical advice as this situation evolves. We understand that developments in the disease internationally and in other jurisdictions may be causing a level of angst in our community. However, with no confirmed cases at this time, we ask you to be alert and not alarmed. You currently have a low risk of COVID-19 if you have not recently travelled to an affected country outside of Australia. Keep up to date on the situation through the ACT Health website at (www.health.act.gov.au/novelcoronavirus) and through our social media channels. Don’t forget to also practice good hygiene to help stop the spread of germs. People can also call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 for further information on COVID-19. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

03.01.2022 UPDATE ON HOURLY AIR QUALITY MONITORING With the extended period that Canberra has been experiencing heavy smoke conditions, we have had a lot of feedback and r...equests from the community for hourly air quality monitoring information to be put on the ACT Health website. We have listened to this feedback and hourly levels of PM2.5 data, along with the existing 24-hour rolling averages, is now available: https://www.health.act.gov.au//monitoring-and-regulating-a The amount of PM2.5 in the air is the best indicator of how much smoke is in the air. We hope this information will provide people a better understanding of the levels of smoke in the air throughout the day, so they can manage their levels of exposure when we are experiencing relatively good air quality levels and as we continue to experience periods of heavy smoke on and off. At this time our health advice will continue to be based on the 24-hour rolling average data, in accordance with the best available research on the health impacts of smoke. However, we also want to encourage Canberrans to trust their senses. If there is a strong smell of smoke and poor visibility from a heavy smoke haze, stay indoors. But if the air looks clear, we encourage people to go outdoors, get some light exercise and open up the doors and windows to their homes to clear out any smoke that may have found its way inside. We will continue to listen to your feedback and refine air quality information over time on our website, as appropriate. This will likely involve working with national counterparts, noting we are not alone in this. For more information on using the hourly data, alongside the 24-hour rolling averages on our website, watch this video:

03.01.2022 East Canberra GP: PATIENT CARE AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC https://www.eastcanberragp.com.au

02.01.2022 Stay protected this flu season. We have Flu shots available at East Canberra General Practice. New Patients Welcome, please call 02 6248 2600 to book

01.01.2022 A great initiative.....where do we sign up?!

01.01.2022 Please keep cool this weekend!

01.01.2022 Stay protected this flu season. We have Flu shots available at East Canberra General Practice. New Patients Welcome, please call 02 6248 2600 to book