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GPcare

Locality: Mount Barker, South Australia

Phone: +61 1300 472 273

Address: 85 Wellington Road 5251 Mount Barker, SA, Australia

Website: http://summithealth.org.au/gpcare

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23.01.2022 GPcare has recently welcomed Laura and Margeaux to the GPcare Team. Laura has joined the team as a Support Officer and Margeaux has started in the Coordinated Care Nurse position. Please make Laura and Margeaux feel welcome if you come across them whilst visiting GPcare.

23.01.2022 Vaccines work to prevent diseases like: Cervical cancer Cholera Diphtheria Ebola... Hep B Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Meningitis Mumps Whooping cough Pneumonia Polio Rabies Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus Typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever Vaccines bring us closer to a healthier future for everyone.

22.01.2022 If you have been in WA since 27 April please read this post before coming into GPcare.

19.01.2022 ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING TO SA*** ALL people intending to travel into South Australia, whether it be from a Low Community Transmission Zon...e (QLD, NT, VIC, TAS, WA, NZ, ACT) or as an Essential Traveller from NSW, MUST complete a Cross Border Travel application. Find the application here: https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cross-border-travel-applicat or https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergenc/cross-border-travel *Please note due to unprecedented demand you must apply no less than 7 days before you travel. If you apply just prior to travel there is a likelihood that you will experience delays in processing on arrival or may not have your cross border travel approved. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

19.01.2022 For the safety of patients, staff and visitors please bring no more than one family member, friend or carer with you to appointments, where possible.

19.01.2022 GPcare wishes all our patients and the Adelaide Hills community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will be open every day except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

17.01.2022 Private flu vaccinations are now available at GPcare and we are anticipating the Government funded flu vaccinations will arrive after Easter. To make an appointment to receive the flu vaccine please call GPcare on 1300 472 273. For those not covered by the government funded flu vaccinations the consultation will be bulk billed and there will be an out of pocket cost of $15.00 for the vaccine.... #vaccine #flu #gpcare

16.01.2022 GPcare Christmas Opening Hours

13.01.2022 If you have recently returned from Byron Shire Council area in NSW please read this post to see what you need to do.

12.01.2022 We are a collection point for #sharethedignity. Donations are much lower than usual this year and are needed more than ever. Every donation helps.

12.01.2022 ‘Crackles’ our cheeky Christmas elf is back! Crackles will be mucking about in the Summit Health Centre until Christmas Eve. Follow this post to watch his cheeky antics.... #elfontheshelf #gpcare #summithealthcentre #christmas

09.01.2022 Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for some, and it may look a little bit different this year for most of us. If you’re struggling and need to talk ...to someone about how you’re feeling, help is available. Our network of specialist services is only a phone call away, and some have online chat options available. Visit our COVID-19 Mental Health support web portal for resources and more information: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport.

08.01.2022 If you have recently travelled to SA from Victoria, please read below before coming into GPcare. Thank you.

07.01.2022 This week GPcare are supporting Epilepsy Action Australia to help promote ‘Unmask Epilepsy Purple Day’ this Friday 26th March. Epilepsy Action Australia is the Australia-wide provider of support, information, education, advocacy and research for those living with and affected by epilepsy. For more information go to www.epilepsy.org.au... #lookforepilepsy #knowepilepsynofear

07.01.2022 COVID-19 Update 31 December 2020 . [NSW BORDER RESTRICTIONS] Due to the changing situation in New South Wales, new border restrictions will come into effect fro...m midnight tonight. Only South Australians returning from NSW, people permanently relocating to SA, and approved essential travellers (including cross border community members) will be able to travel to SA. They will be required to self-quarantine in an appropriate location for 14 days. A 100km buffer zone arrangement will be in place for cross border communities. All people will need to complete a cross border travel form before they travel to SA. More detailed information on the latest COVID-19 Direction will be available soon. . [NEW CASES] Two new cases today including a man in his 20s who has recently returned from overseas and a woman in her 20s who is a close contact from a previous case. Both cases have been in a medi-hotel since their arrival. Further testing on a previous case from Victoria has confirmed the result represents an old infection and as this case has already been reported in Victoria, it will be removed from our total case numbers. . [DAILY STATS] Cases today: 2 Total active cases: 7 Total cases: 576 Patients recovered: 565 Total deaths: 4 Tests yesterday: 5,996 Total tests: 830,746 . [REMINDER] If you have symptoms, even if mild, get tested immediately. Stay home while you wait for your results. Wash/sanitise your hands regularly. Keep 1.5m distance from others wherever possible. Use COVID Safe Check-In at businesses, events and venues. Clean frequently touched surfaces. . [INFORMATION AND SUPPORT] SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787 SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753

06.01.2022 GPcare wishes all our patients and the Adelaide Hills community a safe and Happy Easter! GPcare will be open over Easter on Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm ONLY. If you need a doctor, EDcare Accident & Emergency Service at Mt Barker Hospital is a 24/7 Service. You can also call the free 24 hour health advice service - Health Direct on 1800 022 222.... #Health #Easter #GPcare

04.01.2022 *** IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FACE MASKS *** Under the new SA Health Direction coming into effect at midnight tonight, all healthcare facilities, including GP practices require: All people (including patients, patient’s family members, healthcare staff, administrative staff, contractors and cleaning staff) are required to wear single use surgical masks when on healthcare sites. Cloth masks are not sufficient for healthcare settings.... There are exceptions to mask wearing in some situations, such as, certain breathing difficulties, mental health conditions, communication with deaf or hard of hearing community members, people under the age of 12. A health care setting includes, GP practices, public and private hospitals and specialist practices, including drug and alcohol facilities, pharmacies, allied health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, dental services.

03.01.2022 This week you will notice a very colourful and spectacular display at GPcare reception to help promote and celebrate ‘Patient Experience Week’, inspired by The Beryl Institute. Patient Experience Week is an annual event to celebrate healthcare staff impacting patient experience everyday. We thank all our staff at GPcare and Summit Health for all they do for our patients. #PXWEEK2021 #ELEVATEPX

02.01.2022 If you have been in Queensland in the last 14 days, please read this post to see what you need to do.

02.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 19 December 2020 New locations added [High Community Transmission Zones]... The following areas have been identified as High Community Transmission Zones: Cronulla Lane Cove Turramurra Woolloomooloo These areas are in addition to the Northern Beaches Council, Lavender Bay and Penrith. If you have been in these High Community Transmission Zones since 11 December you must: self-quarantine immediately at a suitable location for 14 days. get a COVID-19 test immediately, on day 5 and again on day 12 of the self-quarantine. Some people may be asked to have additional tests. wear a mask when you seek testing and advise testing staff you have visited one of the NSW Health locations of concern. even if you return a negative test result, you must remain in quarantine for the full 14 days. people who live with you and/or travelled with you also need to self-quarantine immediately until they receive further advice from SA Health. call the Communicable Disease Control Branch on 7425 7166 (8am 8pm), even if you have already spoken to an interstate health authority. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. For general enquiries relating to COVID-19, call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787.

01.01.2022 Important information for people arriving to South Australia from New South Wales. For detailed information on quarantine and testing requirements visit www.sah...ealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing EXCLUSIONS The following people are excluded from the High Community Transmission Zone (HCTZ) arrival definition: A person travelling in transit through Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are in transit. An overseas arrival who, having completed 14 days of quarantine, travels directly to Sydney Airport in a vehicle, is physically present at Sydney Airport for no longer than 2 hours, and is wearing a face mask for the entirety of the time they are present at Sydney Airport. People who were transiting through the Northern Beaches Council LGA or the suburbs of Cronulla, Lane Cove, Turramurra, Wolloomooloo, Penrith or Lavender Bay between 11 to 20 December (inclusive) are excluded if they did not get out of the vehicle, or, were travelling through on public transport and were wearing a mask. TESTING People arriving from New South Wales (other than a prohibited location or HCTZ) on or after 12.01 am Thursday 17 December 2020 are not required to isolate while awaiting COVID-19 test results (unless you have symptoms, in which case you must self-isolate).