East Ryde Family Medical Practice in East Ryde | Family doctor

East Ryde Family Medical Practice

Locality: East Ryde

Phone: +61 2 9888 1083

Address: 3 Sager Place 2113 East Ryde, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Dear Patients of East Ryde Family Medical Practice, Winter is coming - if you still require a flu shot, please make a booking with your regular GP by phoning 9888 1083 (we have stock for all ages) If you know someone who has been searching for a vaccine but their GP is out of stock, please direct them to Mary from East Ryde Pharmacy (98783665) who has plenty of stock.... Stay Safe.

20.01.2022 Put your #CleanHandsUp if you have completed your Hand Hygiene certificate. Repost your certificate and the link below to encourage others to complete the short course. Hand Hygiene is not just for HealthCare Workers.... We need to get better at infection control as a community not just in times like this but ALL. THE. TIME. Our Practice Manager just renewed hers. We should be social distancing our selves at the moment, so for those actually doing it (we THANK YOU!) please take the time to register and complete the module. Share it amongst your friends, employers, colleagues etc The link is patient focused. So be creative, if you work in hospitality replace the word patient with food, or if you are a teacher replace the word patient with student. https://www.hha.org.au/online-learning/complete-a-module HAPPY LEARNING!

19.01.2022 Our surgery will be closed from 12.30pm today. We will reopen as usual on Wednesday. Please call 02 98881083 and follow the prompts for any after hours medical needs.... If you need to book an appointment you can do so online via www.erfmp.com.au

19.01.2022 If you were born between 1966 and 1994 you might not be fully vaccinated against measles! You need 2 doses to be covered, so get a free vaccine by booking in with your GP (Its safe to have another dose). ... Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//measl/Pages/travellers.aspx If you require the measles vaccine please phone 9888 1083 to book an appointment or book online.

18.01.2022 Vaccinations Please do not delay getting vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic: Current government funded vaccines:... * Children aged 6 weeks - 4 years old (range of vaccines) * 12 - 13 year olds (HPV + Whooping cough vaccine usually under the school program) * 14 - 16 year olds (Meningococcal ACWY vaccine usually under the school program) * Pregnant Women (Whooping cough vaccine) * 65 + year olds (pneumococcal vaccine add your name to the waiting list for when stock arrives) * 70 - 79 year olds (Shingles vaccine) * FLU vaccines from 6month olds + * PLUS any other vaccine schedules you may have been following as per previous discussions with your GP Please phone 9888 1083 to book a Telehealth consult with your GP to discuss what vaccines you may need, prior to your GP booking you in for a face to face consult.

18.01.2022 ** RYDE & MACQUARIE PARK - RESIDENTS / WORKERS ** There is currently higher local transmission of COVID-19 around Ryde & Macquarie Park. Should you live or work in these areas and experience:... - Fever (38 degrees or higher) OR - History of fever OR - Cough OR - Shortness of breath OR - sore throat (Flu like symptoms) Please phone 9888 1083 to have a phone assessment with your GP. Your GP can then arrange for you to be tested for COVID-19 at a local pathology, results available within 24-48 hours.

17.01.2022 Good morning, The surgerys power has been affected by yesterdays storm. Currently we are open with limited services. ... We appreciate your patience during this period. Thanks East Ryde Family Medical Practice

17.01.2022 East Ryde Family Medical Practice are collecting Hamper items in conjunction with North Ryde Community Aid for people in need this Christmas. If you would like to contribute items please drop them off to our reception during our business hours: Desserts: Pudding, Christmas Cake, Fruit Mince Pies, Custard, Sweet Biscuits, Shortbreads, Xmas biscuits, Chocolates, Confectionary, Lollies, Candy Canes, Sweets, Savory Biscuits, Crackers.... Tinned Meat: Ham, Turkey, Chicken. Tinned Fish: Smoked Oysters, Mussels, Salmon, Tuna. Condiments: Mustard, Cranberry Sauce, Chutney, Special Jams Tinned Vegetables: Tomatoes, Carrots, Peas, Green Beans, Beetroot, Corn Tinned Fruits: Pineapple, Pears, Peaches, Apricots, Berries, Fruit Salad Soup: Tinned, Packet Soups, Baked Beans, Spaghetti Pasta: Rice, Noodles, Spaghetti, Rice and Sauces Hot Drinks: Tea, Coffee Dried Fruit & Nuts: Dates, Nuts, Dried Fruit For The Table: Serviettes, Bon Bons

17.01.2022 Everyone, especially people with heart or lung disease should avoid outdoor exertion and stay inside as much as possible," the environment department advises.

16.01.2022 The flu is well and truly around! Hospital visits related to influenza-like-illness have increased compared to the same time in previous years. Our surgery still has stock available for all age groups for the flu vaccine.... Please phone 9888 1083 to book an appointment with your GP or book online www.erfmp.com.au Graph supplied by NSW Health.

16.01.2022 ** Phone Lines ** We are still having issues with our main incoming line due to the storm/power outage. We are in the process of diverting our lines, we should be up and running soon. Thank you for understanding.

15.01.2022 Please read the below about Social distancing. Social distancing helps reduces the risk of catching viruses like Coronavirus.

15.01.2022 ** CORONAVIRUS ** An update below as of todays date/time. It is ok to be worried but please remain calm and not panicked....Continue reading

15.01.2022 MEASLES ALERT 09/07/19: A new case of measles has been reported in Sydney. Please take note if youve recently spent time in Lane Cove, Lindfield, Sydney CBD, Newtown or Erskenville. Symptoms include fever, sore eyes and a cough followed by a rash.

15.01.2022 To keep our friends and family safe, we need our communities to #StayHome this long weekend. Please do not mix households and please remain with your immediate household. Where you can, try connecting with extended family and friends by phone, webcam or social media instead. ... By doing this you can help us stop the spread of COVID-19 and together we will save lives. Please #stayhome.

15.01.2022 ** UPDATE ** At East Ryde Family Medical Practice we are encouraging everyone to stick to the Governments recommendation by staying indoors and to only go out for the essential trips, and to return home immediately once you have completed your essential shopping run, or exercise session. Should these trips involve anyone else, it should be limited to only members of your household, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus. FLU VACCINES:...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Did you know doctors, nurses and other health care workers are trained on how to wash hands? Studies have shown that poor hand washing technique leads to more disease and infection in our patients and ourselves. We thought our patients and community members might like some practical tips on proper hand washing given the current covid19 pandemic. ... Happy viewing

14.01.2022 Blood Donations * One in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime * One in 30 Australians give blood each year (3%)... * One blood donation can save up to three lives * Australia needs more than 31,000 donations every week If you have been considering donating blood, please visit www.donateblood.com.au for more information. Pictured: our Practice Manager donating blood today at the North Ryde Mobile Donor Centre. #lifebloodau

14.01.2022 NSW Health is urging people who have recently returned from Wuhan or have been in contact with a confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection to ensure they ar...e aware of the symptoms and seek immediate health assessment if symptoms develop within 14 days. The most common symptom is a fever. Other symptoms include cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Read the full media release English: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200125_03.aspx Mandarin: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200126_00.aspx Find out more about novel coronavirus: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//dise/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

14.01.2022 Please dont put your health on hold. Keep to your regular intervals and touch base with your GP via the phone, as you would normally do in person pre COVID-19. Visit our website for our updated services during COVID-19: https://www.erfmp.com.au/covid/

13.01.2022 East Ryde Family Medical Practice is asking all people attending the surgery for appointments wear a mask for the duration of their stay. If you do not own a mask, the pharmacy a few doors down is selling them for $2.00 a piece. The NSW Government is strongly encouraging greater use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

12.01.2022 Measles Warning Please see the below alert from NSW HEALTH

12.01.2022 You will see this sign on the front door of East Ryde Family Medical Practice. We ask you to read the signage plus information listed before entering. We are trying to help reduce the spread of infection, amongst our staff, doctors and other patients.... DO NOT ENTER, If you: * Have a general feeling of being unwell * Have travelled overseas in the last 14 days * Have come in contact with anyone with COVID-19 PLEASE ISOLATE YOURSELF AND PHONE our surgery on 9888 1083 for advice instead.

09.01.2022 Are you up to date with your cervical screening test? The five-yearly Cervical Screening Test replaced the two-yearly Pap Smear test in December 2017. If youre aged 25 to 74 you should have your first Cervical Screening Test two years after your last Pap Smear test. Our surgery provides a reminder system for cervical screening tests, contact the surgery to set up your reminder.... If you are due for your screen, book online www.erfmp.com.au or phone 98881083.

09.01.2022 Influenza Vaccines Flu vaccines are due to arrive around the end of April. Once we receive our order we will lock in our flu clinics and start booking appointments.... We will update the times on here once they have been set. Thanks, East Ryde Family Medical Practice

08.01.2022 The upcoming flu clinic days are: Wednesday 8th May From 12.30pm with Dr Ingrid Schwarzer.... Tuesday 14th May from 3.30pm with Dr Fiona Dennison. Our clinics are bulk billed. If you do not qualify for the government provided vaccine please note a $20.00 fee for the vaccine. Booking is vital, Please call 9888 1083 to book into one of the clinics. If you require anything on top of the flu vaccines (scripts or referrals etc) please book a normal consult time slot with your GP.

07.01.2022 Do you have a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath and live, work or have been active in one of the areas listed below? Macquarie Park Manly Ryde... Waverley - Bondi and Bondi Junction Woollahra Broken Hill Manning Nowra and South Nowra Port Macquarie Byron Dee Why Lake Macquarie Please call your GP for a phone assessment. Your GP will determine if you should get tested for COVID-19. They can refer you for testing at a local pathology company who will have results within 24hours.

07.01.2022 The importance of sleep! Are you getting enough?

06.01.2022 HAND RUB/GEL Are you using hand gel correctly and effectively? Do you know when and when not to use it?... Watch the video and tag someone below who may benefit from watching it too.

06.01.2022 Hand hygiene is an important factor in reducing the spread of germs. Will you wash your hands differently after watching this video?

05.01.2022 Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, especially before eating, cooking, or feeding others to prevent the spread of germs.

05.01.2022 ** TESTING FOR CORONAVIRUS ** In order to protect our doctors, receptionist and patients: East Ryde Family Medical Practice will not test for Coronavirus (Ie take the swab from a suspected person, but rather we are arranging testing at labs). We do this via phone consults depending on symptoms as per the below steps:... 1. TRAVEL + UNWELL: If you are unwell and have travelled recently > please phone 9888 1083 and provide our receptionists with your travel details and symptoms. A GP will then phone you to discuss your next steps. You must remain isolated until you hear back with the next steps. Do not come to the surgery. 2. TRAVEL + EXTREMELY UNWELL: If you are extremely unwell and have travelled > present to your nearest emergency department. You MUST phone the department before arriving. Do not come to the surgery. 3. UNWELL: If you have a general feeling of being unwell but have not travelled, please inform our receptionist all of your symptoms, they will triage your call and book accordingly. You may be asked to wear a mask or sit outside when you arrive, until it is your turn. 4. TRAVEL: if you have travelled but feel fine, please phone reception and advise the receptionist of your travel details, based on your travel details you may be booked in 14 days after you arrival date into Australia. Please phone with these details and do not enter the surgery. Please do not arrive unannounced if you are feeling unwell OR have travelled, you may be asked to leave the premises and we will phone you with advice. Thank you for understanding, your corporation will help protect our staff and other patients.

05.01.2022 ** Update ** As you are well aware the Coronavirus situation means a lot of businesses are having to change the way they operate. At East Ryde Family Medical Practice, our priority is to keep all patients, staff and GPs as healthy and safe as possible....Continue reading

04.01.2022 A NSW Breastscreen pop up clinic is now available on the corner of Badajoz and Coxs Road in RYDE until October. It is recommended women aged 50-74 have a mammogram every 2 years. To make an appointment: https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or phone 13 20 50 (no referral needed).

04.01.2022 Its quick, clean and easy to do! If you are over the age of 50 and have received the bowel cancer screening kit in the mail and are yet to do the sample - stop putting it off and please do your test soon. If you know someone over the age of 50 encourage them to watch the below video by tagging them below... For further information about bowel cancer screening, please book an appointment with your GP.

04.01.2022 20th February ** Phone Lines / online bookings** Our main incoming phone number is still affected, in the mean time try our alternate number (02) 9887 4236 If you cant get through, please email [email protected] with your name and number and we will phone you back.... Or try booking a future appointment through our online bookings found at: www.erfmp.com.au Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thanks East Ryde Family Medical Practice

03.01.2022 TELEHEALTH: Important changes to telehealth appointments will take effect from Monday 20th July. A patient will only be eligible to receive... rebates on telehealth appointments if they have attended an in rooms consultation at the Practice within the last 12 months. If you require a telehealth consultation and have not attended the Practice within this period, a non rebatable fee will apply. Exemptions apply for infants aged <12 months. We are still offering in room consultations. Medicare have strengthened the Telehealth guidelines to ensure patients receive continued care from their regular GP. For more information or to book an appointment please contact Reception on 9888 1083. For patients who have been seen in rooms within a 12month time frame - you will be eligible for rebates (all Telehealth consults have a $40 GAP payment).

03.01.2022 Please don’t put your health on hold. Keep to your regular intervals and touch base with your GP via the phone, as you would normally do in person pre COVID-19. Visit our website for our updated services during COVID-19: https://www.erfmp.com.au/covid/

02.01.2022 Regular physical activity of moderate intensity (such as walking or cycling) has significant benefits for health. By becoming more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels. Regular and adequate levels of physical activity:... * improve muscular/cardio fitness; * improve bone + functional health; * reduce the risk of chronic disease (hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, various types of cancer (including breast cancer and colon cancer), and depression; * reduce the risk of falls and * are fundamental to energy balance and weight control. Here we see Dr Greg & Dr Fiona (in their new scrubs) stretching their legs yesterday between Telehealth consults with their pet dog Lily, who is a regularly visitor to the surgery.

01.01.2022 Get active now so you can stay active later! If you put the effort in now and continue your exercise, you will see the benefits in years to come. You are never to young or old to start - so start today! ...