The Family Practice in Emu Park, Queensland | Medical and health

The Family Practice

Locality: Emu Park, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4938 7387

Address: 23 William Street 4710 Emu Park, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 With Christmas upon us, after an extremely tough and unpredictable year for everyone, the Drs and staff at The Family Practice (Emu Park) would like to wish our patients and the greater community a happy and safe Christmas. Please note that our practices will be closed from Thursday 24th December 2020 and will reopen on Tuesday 29 December 2020. As usual we will have a Doctor on call during over the public holidays if you need assistance. If needed, please phone 4913 9300 ...for instructions. We wish you all the best for the festive season and look forward to seeing you in what we hope will be a more promising, happier and healthier year in 2021. Kindest Regards, The Family Practice team

24.01.2022 Stay at home and stay well. Our practices are offering all our patients GP telephone consults. During this Coronoavirus pandemic, we are taking measures to keep our patients and community well. Phone 4913 9300 to book your appointment.

23.01.2022 The criteria for COVID-19 testing has changed in Queensland. If you have a fever (or history of fever) OR acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath), OR had exposure to a COVID positive person. you may require a COVID-19 test.... Our practice must assume all patients with the above symptoms have COVID-19. If you have any of these symptoms, please let our receptionists know. This will allow us to prepare for your visit and / or offer alternative arrangements. If you present to the practice with these symptoms, our receptionist will ask you to wear a face mask, and wait in your car or outside of the practice (mindful of social distancing recommendations). Your Doctor will then telephone you to ascertain more information and decided on your best care options. Your Doctor will decide if you need to be tested for COVID-19. This is one of the many measures our practice has taken to keep our patients and community well. Your safety is our priority.

18.01.2022 With the recent COVID related death in Blackwater, our practice is increasing measures to keep our patients and community safe. All patients will be asked if you have: a fever (or history of fever) OR respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath), OR... have traveled to or through Blackwater in recent weeks, OR had exposure to a COVID positive person. Our practice must assume all patients with the above symptoms have COVID-19. If you have any of these symptoms, please let our receptionists know. This will allow us to prepare for your visit and / or offer alternative arrangements. If you present to the practice with these symptoms, our receptionist will ask you to: wear a face mask, and wait in your car or outside of the practice (mindful of social distancing recommendations). Your Doctor will either take COVID precautions before seeing you or will telephone you to ascertain more information before deciding on your best care options. Your Doctor will advise if you need to be tested for COVID-19. Your safety is our priority.

15.01.2022 To put it simply, the more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread. Some ways to practise social distancing include: When possible, keeping a distance of 1.5 metres between you and others - but stay connected Avoiding handshakes Considering whether outings or travel are necessary... Learn more at: www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus

15.01.2022 Please note that our Phone and Computer systems are back online again. Today will be a VERY busy day for the phones. Thank you for your patience, if you are having difficulty getting through.

14.01.2022 Have you had your Flu shot this year? Everyone is encouraged to get a flu shot this year, to protect themselves and their loved ones from season influenza. The flu vaccine will help reduce the strain on hospitals and your lungs both seasonal influenza and COVID-19 can cause respiratory problems and even pneumonia. You don’t want to get both at the same time!... Phone the practice to see if you are eligible for a NIP-subsidised vaccination. If not the Flu vaccine can be purchased from the practice for only $20 this year. Phone 4913 9300 for more information or to make your appointment. . . . . . http://www.yfp.com.au/flu-vaccine-free-people/

13.01.2022 Our internet, phones and computers are down this morning across all practices. This is a Telstra outage issue. Appointments are running as usual. Thank you for your patience

11.01.2022 Our Flu vaccines for people aged 65+yrs have run out We have no control over how many vaccines the Government sends the practice and we are unable to re-order until after Easter. Please call the practice after 17 April for your vaccine. We are still waiting on the Government funded vaccines for:... People aged 6 months and over with medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications. Children aged 6 months to 5 years All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy) These should arrive within the next 2 weeks. We will put up a Facebook notice when these arrive. Please note that we still have private vaccines available for $15

10.01.2022 Stay home and stay well. During this Coronavirus pandemic, we are taking measures to keep our patients and community well. Our practices are offering ALL our patients GP telephone consults. Phone 4913 9300 to book your appointments.

09.01.2022 During this Coronavirus pandemic, our practices are taking measures to keep our patients and community well. Bulk-billed telephone consultations for all patients Repeat prescriptions can be completed via telephone consultations and sent directly to the patient's pharmacy.... Opening for longer hours so we have less patients in the practice at any one time. All Drs and practice staff working in practice teams to reduce their exposure to COVID-19. Screening all patients for fever and cold / flu symptoms before entering the practice to reduce the COVID-19 risk to patients in our waiting rooms. All Drs and staff will be tested for Coronavirus immediately if they have any cold / flu symptoms. We all need to work together to keep our community and medical workforce well. Phone the practice for details 4938 7387 Stay home and stay well.

04.01.2022 This is a clear overview of who should be tested for Coronavirus. If you have concerns, please phone the practice for advice

03.01.2022 The flu can survive for hours outside the human body. Check out how far and wide germs can spread from just one cough . #AAAACCHHOOO Your best defence against ...the flu: Get the flu shot Wash hands regularly and often Cover coughs and sneezes Stay at home if you're sick (and if you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, get tested). See more

01.01.2022 Its CrazySocks4Docs day today - an initiative to raise awareness of the mental health of Doctors and Health Professionals. Show your support by donning your flamboyant socks and sharing on social media. #CrazySocks4Docs... . . . . . . http://www.yfp.com.au/raising-awareness-mental-health-medi/ See more