Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Family doctor

Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6247 5742

Address: Suite 5, Level 1 210 - 230 Anketell Street Greenway 2900 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.ihco.net.au

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25.01.2022 Are you worried about a mole or spot, Get it Checked out - Skin Check Clinic - Wednesday Mornings at Interchange Health Co-operative Ltd. Dr Cheong received his medical degree in 2005 from the University of Adelaide. After completing 4 years of formal advanced surgical training in the Hunter New England region, he had a change of heart, which led him into General Practice, and he has thoroughly enjoyed it since. His main area of interest now is in skin cancer management. He r...egularly performs skin check and skin cancer surgery. Due to his previous experience, he also does minor procedures, including implanon insertion/removal and ingrown toe nail. His other areas of interest include preventative health and emergency medicine, however, he enjoys all aspects of general practice. Originally from Malaysia, Dr Cheong is able to converse in English, Cantonese, Malay and some Mandarin. Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (Bond University), Advanced Certificate of Dermoscopy (International Dermoscopy Society) Call 02 6247 5742 to book an appointment or book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

25.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-op would like to introduce Dr Roxanna Lane who is starting Monday the 3rd of August. Dr Lane graduated from ANU in 2015. She has worked in both Canberra Hospital, Calvary Hospital in Bruce and in Leeton, NSW as a rural GP Registrar. She has a Postgraduate Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate in Emergency Medicine. She enjoys the diversity of general practice and enjoys chasing her toddler and being in the outdoors when not at work. To book an app...ointment with Dr Lane, Please call our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742 or for telehealth appointments via our website https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online See more

24.01.2022 Dr Emily Jehne has an interest in the care of children MBBS To book an appointment please call 02 6247 5742 or book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

24.01.2022 Worried about a sore or lump? Get it checked out, From October the 2nd Dr Yew Choy Cheong will be holding Skin check clinics every Wednesday morning. Call 02 6247 5742 to book your appointment today or Book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online Dr Cheong received his medical degree in 2005 from the University of Adelaide. After completing 4 years of formal advanced surgical training in the Hunter New England region, he had a change of heart, which led him into General P...ractice, and he has thoroughly enjoyed it since. His main area of interest now is in skin cancer management. He regularly performs skin check and skin cancer surgery. Due to his previous experience, he also does minor procedures, including implanon insertion/removal and ingrown toe nail. His other areas of interest include preventative health and emergency medicine, however, he enjoys all aspects of general practice. Originally from Malaysia, Dr Cheong is able to converse in English, Cantonese, Malay and some Mandarin. Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (Bond University), Advanced Certificate of Dermoscopy (International Dermoscopy Societ

22.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative are currently offering our patients the options of telehealh and phone consultations and recommend anyone in the following categories should use phone or telehealth rather than attend the practice in person Anyone who: a. has been diagnosed with COVID-19 virus but who is not a patient of a hospital; or b. has been required to isolate themselves in quarantine in accordance with home isolation guidance issued by Australian Health Protection Prin...cipal Committee; or c. 70 years or older, Over 50 if of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; or pregnant; or a parent of a child under 12 months; or a person under treatment for chronic health conditions or who are immune-compromised. People in categories a. and b. are a risk to others and should NOT attend the practice in person. People in category c. are most at risk from infection and should avoid all unnecessary attendances. If you urgently require an examination your doctor will be able to give advice or make arrangements with you by phone or telehealth. If you have a cough, cold, sore throat and/or fever then DO NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE IN PERSON. Please Phone our reception and nursing team on 02 6247 5742 to discuss, so that we can organise the appropriate appointment for you. Thank you for your understanding at this time. More information can be found https://health.act.gov.au/about/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

21.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative would like to introduce our new practice nurse Ellen Ellen worked in a variety of roles in the public service before deciding to take up nursing. She graduated from the University of Canberra in 2018 and since then has worked in the Adult Mental Health Unit, Withdrawal Unit and Opioid Treatment Service at Canberra Hospital. Ellen continues to have an interest in these areas and also in the management of chronic diseases. In her spare time Ellen loves to knit and travel.

21.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative would like to introduce our practice pharmacist who has joined our team. Xu Wei graduated Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours, class one) from Charles Sturt University. He has worked at several pharmacies in Canberra where he has been in charge of the dispensary and had a staff supervisory role. Wei is a registered pharmacist with medication review accreditation who is committed to providing quality patient-centred care. He is passionate about educating patients on medication-related issues, optimising medication regimens, and preventive health care.

20.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative Limited is closed for the Anzac day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday the 28th of April at 8:30am. If you require medical assistance. Please call our After hours provider Calms 1300 422 567 We wish everyone a happy and healthy Long weekend.

19.01.2022 Worried about a mole or spot, Get it Checked out - Skin Check Clinic - Wednesday Mornings at Interchange Health Co-operative Ltd. Dr Cheong received his medical degree in 2005 from the University of Adelaide. After completing 4 years of formal advanced surgical training in the Hunter New England region, he had a change of heart, which led him into General Practice, and he has thoroughly enjoyed it since. His main area of interest now is in skin cancer management. He regularl...y performs skin check and skin cancer surgery. Due to his previous experience, he also does minor procedures, including implanon insertion/removal and ingrown toe nail. His other areas of interest include preventative health and emergency medicine, however, he enjoys all aspects of general practice. Originally from Malaysia, Dr Cheong is able to converse in English, Cantonese, Malay and some Mandarin. Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (Bond University), Advanced Certificate of Dermoscopy (International Dermoscopy Society) Call 02 6247 5742 to book an appointment or book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

19.01.2022 Introducing Dr Emily Rushton To Interchange Health Co-operative Dr Emily Rushton BMedSc MChD Dr Rushton is a Canberra local who graduated from ANU in 2015. She has worked at Canberra Hospital and Goulburn Hospital in general medicine, obstetrics and paediatrics. For the last two years she has worked at the Canberra Sexual Health Centre and is an HIV prescriber. Dr Rushton has a FPAA National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and has completed the Sydney Child H...ealth Program. She likes to see patients of all ages. To Book an appointment with Dr Rushton you can call our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742 or book online via our website https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online See more

19.01.2022 We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system, due to an issue with our provider. Our Doctors will continue to try and contact you and we apologise for the inconvenience.

19.01.2022 We are opening on Monday! You can book your appointment online via our website https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online or call our friendly reception team on Monday from 8:30 on 02 6247 5742.

18.01.2022 Apologies to everyone who tried to call this morning, we were suffering through technical issues. The phones are now working.

17.01.2022 To Celebrate the Grand opening of Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong. Win news was there to speak with CEO Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo and Mick Gentleman MLA

16.01.2022 To see how Interchange Health Co-operative is responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Please see our webpage below https://www.ihco.net.au/covid19 If English is not your first language, Please see the link from SBS which explains Coronavirus in your language . ... https://www.sbs.com.au//coronavirus-explained-in-your-lang

16.01.2022 Changing Doctors or trying something new can be hard, We understand this so all Patients visiting Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong for the first consult will be bulk billed. You can then decide after this whether you want to become a member. Payment arrangements for the membership fee are always welcome.To find out more about the co-op please read our website www.ihco.net.au or to book an appointment call 02 6247 5742 or book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

16.01.2022 The best single measure of quality of health care is the average time doctors spend with their patients. In Australia the average is around 14 minutes, With our Doctors at Interchange Health Co-operative, it is over 20 minutes. We provide top quality healthcare and we also bulk bill all of our members. More information about membership can be found on our website. Adult Membership will also cover your children under the age of 18. https://www.ihco.net.au/become-a-member Because changing Doctors can be a big decision, We offer your first visit as a bulk billed trial before you decide whether you want to become a member Payment arrangements are available to suit your budget. You can book an appointment by calling our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742 or booking online via our website https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

15.01.2022 Flu Shots have Arrived! - Please call reception on 02 6247 5742 to book into our Flu Clinics. COVID 19 AND FLU SHOTS The Federal Department of Health has advised that getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time can make you very ill. We are therefore encouraging all our patients (barring those with respiratory symptoms- see below) to come to the Practice for a flu shot.... PATIENT SAFETY To ensure the safety of our patients, doctors and staff, we will continue with all our usual COVID 19 precautions when giving patients flu shots. In particular, we will ensure that patients with serious respiratory symptoms are not seen at the Practice. APPOINTMENTS If you want an appointment for a flu shot you must ring us, on 6247 5742. You cannot make an appointment on-line. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT PATIENTS DO NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE WITHOUT A PRIOR TELEPHONE DISCUSSION WITH OUR STAFF OR DOCTORS. Patients with respiratory symptoms When you ring for an appointment, you will be asked a series of questions centering on respiratory symptoms indicative of corona virus infection. These symptoms are: shortness of breath, cough, sore throat or fever. If you have respiratory symptoms, you will be offered a telehealth consultation with one of our doctors. Depending on the outcome of that discussion you will be given an appointment for a flu shot at the Practice. If you develop respiratory symptoms after you have made your appointment, you MUST ring us for further assessment on the MORNING OF YOUR consultation. ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLU SHOT Patients on arrival at the Practice will wait briefly in reception and will be given a consent form, with their details already filled in, for signature. The patient will then be shown to a room where a doctor and nurse will administer the vaccination. The patient then waits for 15 minutes before departing. Doctors, nurses and staff all wear masks and gloves and/or make regular use of hand sanitisers. Rooms are cleaned after each patient, as are all pens clipboards etc. https://www.ihco.net.au/

15.01.2022 Top Quality Healthcare and Bulk Billing - Opening Monday the 12th of August at Suite 5, Level 1 210 - 230 Anketell Street Greenway 2900 Opposite the commonwealth Bank Registration for the Co-Op is open now - For more information and to book your appointment have a look on our Website www.ihco.net.au

14.01.2022 Interchange health Co-operative Tuggeranong was officially opened on Tuesday the 27th of August by the Minister of Health Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend. We are very proud to be bringing our Bulk billed quality care to the Tuggeranong area and appreciate the support from the ACT Government and other community agencies. More information on how to join the co-op can be found on our website www.ihco.net.au. You can book your appointment online at https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online or call our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742.

12.01.2022 We understand that sometimes it can be difficult arranging appointments during the week around work and family commitments, We are open on Saturday morning 9am with the last appointment being 11:30 and Monday and Tuesday our first appointment is 8am and our last appointment is 6pm in the evening. https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

11.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative will not be open on Saturday the 23rd Of May. if you require assistance today, Please call 02 6247 5742 to speak to our friendly reception team and we will be back on Monday the 25th of May at 8:30. For after hours assistance lease call our after hours Providers CALMS on 1300 422 567

11.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative is closed on Monday the 5th of October and reopening on Tuesday the 6th at 9am. From the team at IHCO have a happy and healthy long weekend!

10.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-op is delighted to announce we are the recipient of an APNA ( Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association) Building Nurse Capacity Grant. Led by Ellen our Practice Nurse, The Interchange Health Smoking Cessation Clinic will commence in the New Year. For those who are contemplating giving smoking the flick. Please discuss this with your GP. To book an appointment, Please call 02 6247 5742 to speak to our friendly reception team or you can book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

09.01.2022 MB BS Grad Dip PH JD(Hons) LLM Grad Dip Legal Practice Dr Rankin has had a varied career in medicine. He completed his hospital internship in 1998 and subsequently worked in a variety of medically related but non-practicing roles. He has held senior positions in government and private industry and has been involved in clinical research programmes. In 2016, Dr Rankin decided he wanted one on one patient care again, more especially the relationship with people afforded by General Practice. Since then he has worked as a GP registrar in emergency at Queanbeyan hospital for 2017 and subsequently at Canberra Hospital, where he completed the surgical and medical rotation requirements. To Book an appointment call 02 6247 5742 or book online https://www.hotdoc.com.au//interchange-general-pra/doctors

09.01.2022 Please note that we are now encouraging all patients to book telehealth consults and not come into the clinic. We have made this decision to minimize risk to both our patients and our staff from community transmission of COVID-19 Bookings for telehealth consults can be made through our website Under Appointments Telehealth Short ( 15 Minutes) or Telehealth Long ( 30 minutes) Scripts can be faxed to your pharmacy of choice, this will save you visiting the practice. ... Please call 02 6247 5742 if you require a face to face consult and our reception and nursing team can help, Once we have established eligibility and screening we will be able to book you in to see a doctor at the practice accordingly Online Bookings https://www.hotdoc.com.au//interchange-general-pra/doctors More information on COVID-19 can be found here https://www.health.act.gov.au/ We thank you for your understanding at this time.

08.01.2022 We understand that sometimes it can be difficult arranging appointments during the week around work and family commitments, We are open on Saturday morning 9am with the last appointment being 11:30 and Monday and Tuesday our first appointment is 8am and our last appointment is 6pm in the evening. https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online

07.01.2022 Covid-19 Information There is a lot of information and misinformation out there about this new disease called COVID-19. Obviously, the situation is changing quickly and we suggest that for updated information, the following links are useful. https://health.act.gov.au//updated-information-about-covid https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//dise/Pages/coronavirus.aspx... In addition, you would probably like to know as a patient, how we are handling COVID-19 at Interchange Health Co-op All patients who ring up for an appointment at Interchange Health Co-Op will be asked if 1. they have travelled in the last month. 2. If they have travelled, whether they have arrived from China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, France, Germany or USA in the last 14 days or 3. have developed symptoms of a respiratory infection within 14 days of return to Australia from one of the countries listed above or 4. have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 infection. If someone answers yes to 2, 3 or 4, they will be put through to our nurse. The nurse will assess how unwell the patient is and if there is any uncertainty, he or she will seek the assistance of one of our doctors. Patients who are unwell with a high fever, shortness of breath and/or frequent, severe coughing will be directed to one of our Emergency Departments. Patients with mild symptoms will be directed to the Weston Walk in Clinic at 24 Parkinson St, Weston ACT 2611 which can perform tests for COVID-19. Currently, we are trying to limit the number of suspect patients and COVID-19 patients we see at Interchange Health Co-Op as we are not able to replenish our stock of personal protective equipment from our medical suppliers and we still not certain what the Federal Government plans to do about replenishing our stocks. Patients who have returned from a country on our list within 14 days but who are asymptomatic will be asked if the matter for which they seek an appointment can wait until more than 14 days after their return. If not, we will try and see if the matter can be resolved without an appointment. If not, the patient will be given advice as to how to attend the clinic without potentially transmitting an infection. These arrangements have been put in place to limit the risk to patients attending Interchange Health Co-Op as well as safeguarding the health of the staff and doctors at Interchange Health Co-Op. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you understand the reasons for our actions. These arrangements will also change as the presence of the disease evolves in Australia. Interchange Health Co-op will be offering Telehealth and video appointments in the coming fortnight - To be offered to those who are covered under the new MBS Billing items. We will update you when this service is available and to who this service will be available for once confirmed by Medicare.

07.01.2022 Happy First Birthday Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong !! We have welcomed New Doctors and Staff , Anna, Wei, Ellen, Dr Emily Rushton and Dr Roxanna Lane over the past year and seen many unexpected changes due to COVID-19. We now have over 1000 members and the team are looking forward to the year ahead where we continue to provide top-quality care and bulk billing. To book an appointment for Telehealth you can book online - https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online or if you require a face to face appt please call our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742

04.01.2022 Interchange Health Co-operative Will be closed on Monday the 8th of June Queens birthday weekend, We will reopen on Tuesday the 9th of June. If you require medical assistance, please call our After hours provider Calms 1300 422 567. Have a happy and healthy long weekend from the team at Interchange.

03.01.2022 Would you like to own a doctors practice ? You will if you become a member of Interchange Health co-op, for more information about what a co-op is, Visit our website https://www.ihco.net.au/what-is-a-coop to take advantage of our bulk billed trial appointment before you decide whether to become a member - Please call our friendly reception team on 02 6247 5742 or book online https://www.ihco.net.au/book-online