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25.01.2022 It is not too late, if you haven't already call us on 47814495 to make an appointment for your Flu Vaccination. Also did you know if you're a organisation or workplace who wants to look after your staff, our awesome team can come to you!

25.01.2022 Dear Townsville: We will have a pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic located at Strand Park on Monday 20 July, Wednesday 22 July and Friday 24 July this week. On thes...e days, the clinic will be open from 9AM 2PM. Here’s what you need to know: - Our dedicated staff in the pop-up clinics will be wearing all of the necessary personal protective equipment. It won’t win a fashion award but we’re here to make sure you’re safe, not to dress snazzy - You know the symptoms, but in case you’ve had your head in the sand at the Strand: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, lack of taste or smell and fatigue are all signs - Get tested, even if it’s mild. You don’t want to be the person who neglects symptoms and finds out when it’s too late - Don’t be complacent; more travel means more chances of contracting COVID-19. If you haven’t escaped the sunny confines of North Queensland that’s fine; however, someone around you or someone you come into contact with may have, so if you’re sick, get tested - This location may change. The pop-up clinic will move in line with demand; however, we will keep everyone updated at ALL time. All updates will be broadcast on our Facebook page. In conclusion; if you’re sick, regardless of how mild, walk in, walk out and wait at home until you’re cleared.

25.01.2022 Townsville - here's where you can get tested this week 1300 Smiles Stadium COVID-19 drive-through community assessment clinic WHERE: 1300 Smiles Stadiu...m EASTERN carpark. Kirwan WHEN: 8AM - 7PM, seven days a week. We encourage the community to use this clinic as their first preference. No referral or appointment is necessary. Kirwan drive-through COVID-19 community assessment clinic WHERE: Kirwan Health Campus, 138 Thuringowa Drive. Please follow the signs. Please do not approach the reception desk or enter the facility to be tested. WHEN: 8.30AM 4PM, Monday - Friday No referral or appointment is necessary. Magnetic Island Health Service WHERE: Magnetic Island Health Service WHEN: Monday to Friday by appointment only. Please call (07) 4778 5107 to make an appointment. For further advice, contact your doctor or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84). #GetTestedTownsville Townsville Disaster Information Support Local Townsville

25.01.2022 Public health warning as Q Fever cases surge Townsville Public Health Unit has today issued a public health warning following an increase in Q Fever... cases in North Queensland in the past week. Infections occur when people inhale air or dust from soil containing bacteria from the faeces or birth products of wild and domestic animals including kangaroos, cattle and bandicoots. Townsville Public Health Unit physician Dr Julie Mudd said one of the common ways people get affected was inhaling dust while mowing the lawn, particularly on rural and acreage properties. Anything that can stir up contaminated soil, such as mowing, can lead to people inhaling this bacterium and getting very sick, she said. Particularly for people with property and on acreage we want you to be wearing a mask when mowing the lawn following this sharp increase in cases. If Q Fever isn’t found and treated it can become a very serious and chronic disease that can damage the heart." Dr Mudd said Q Fever presented as a serious influenza-like illness with fevers which was complicating diagnoses given the intense focus on COVID-19. I am concerned that people are going to get tested for COVID-19, returning a negative result and then not following up with a medical practitioner if their symptoms don’t subside, she said. For the Townsville Hospital and Health Service catchment there had been eight confirmed cases of Q Fever in 2020 with the past week bringing a further six cases. Dr Mudd said there may be additional cases in the community that have yet to be diagnosed. As there is that incubation period, we may see additional cases start to filter through over the coming weeks," she said. Dr Mudd said an excellent fact sheet on Q Fever was available at: http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au//con/14/33/116/q-fever

23.01.2022 If you qualify for Coronavirus (COVID19) testing (recent overseas travel AND fever/respiratory tract symptoms) then you will be required to undertake home quarantine or self -isolation. https://www.gps-can.com.au/covid19-blog/a-guide If you are an international traveller returning to Australia you will also be required to self isolate for 14 days.

23.01.2022 QLD Health has expanded Testing criteria, see their update below.

21.01.2022 Today we share some exciting news that our Dietetics Team at JCU Health is expanding.... Meet one of our newest Dietitians... Sara Ward Stengert Sara is a Dietitian, registered as an APD with Dietitians Australia (DA) after completing a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018. Her interests include supporting physical and mental function in ageing; maintaining nutrient balance for vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diets; managing a...nd treating disorders of the gut; and nutrition support in cancer care. Sara has experience in managing conditions including but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, bowel conditions, weight management and food allergies, as well as general lifestyle and healthy eating advice. Sara is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others, with an enthusiasm to share her knowledge of nutrition to guide and motivate individuals to improve their health through diet. She believes that food should be an enjoyable experience, whatever your requirements. Sara is a compassionate and holistic practitioner. She will take the time to get to know you and your individual needs and values, to develop a practical nutrition plan to suit your lifestyle; as she understands this is key to achieving sustainable change. To book an appointment with Sara or find out more information, phone JCU Health on (07) 4781 4495.

21.01.2022 With the Coronavirus outbreak and the flu season fast approaching, JCU Health GP’s focus is to keep our staff and patients safe and remain open to help with all your health and well-being needs. In order for us to do this, we need some help from you. It is important to note that the majority of Coronavirus (COVID19) cases present are generally flu-like symptoms including fever, heachaches, cough and sore throat. As with any virus, it can lead to serious complications more so ...for our elderly and weakened immune systems patients. This is where we need your help; If a patient with coronavirus attends our clinic, sits in our waiting room or goes into a consultation room without wearing a protective mask and or sanitising their hands, we may have to quarantine and will be CLOSED for two weeks. But if a patient calls ahead, wears a mask and avoids unnecessary contact, we will not be contaminated and we will be able to treat our patients as per normal. If you have travelled overseas in the past 14 days and have symptoms consistent with a Coronavirus (COVID19) infection please call reception to arrange a phone consultation with one of our doctors. (A small private fee may apply) Patients who have not been overseas or do not feel they have been exposed to Coronavirus (COVID19), and have symptoms of a cold or flu, should also wear a mask the whole time they are in our clinic. To prevent the spread of influenza and other viruses will be key to protecting the health of us all. To ensure this, step up your regular hygiene by: Cleaning your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs often Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or flexed elbow when coughing or sneezing Avoiding contact with anyone who has symptoms, keep at least 1m between yourself and others in general Stay at home if you are unwell

20.01.2022 Students are such an important part of our team and here at JCU Health we love having them! https://www.jcu.edu.au//jcu-medicine-students-provide-esse

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/373793042797058/posts/1545385085637842/ Anyone with ANY respiratory/ flu like symptoms, with or without travel will been seen outside of the JCU Health building in our temporary clinic, which is situated directly downstairs next to the post office/co op book shop. NO walk ins, you must phone ahead to make appointments. Thank you everyone for your co-operation.

17.01.2022 UPDATED HEALTH ADVICE To help prevent any further spread of COVID-19, Queenslanders must minimise the number of people they come into contact with. O...nly leave your home if it’s absolutely necessary. You can do so with members of your household or with one other person who is not a member of your household. Permitted reasons to leave your home are listed below. For a residence or household, the number of people allowed to gather in that house is limited to the usual members of that household, plus two other visitors who are family or close friends. We strongly urge people aged over 70, anybody over 65 with a chronic disease, and Indigenous people over 50 to stay at home for their own protection. You are now only allowed to leave your home if absolutely necessary for the following permitted reasons. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in a fine up to $1,330 for individuals and $6,670 for corporations. > To obtain essential goods and services > Receive medical treatment or health care services > Exercise > Do work or volunteering that is essential and cannot be done from home (this is any type of work that is not restricted under the latest ‘non-essential business activity and undertaking closure’ direction) > Visit another person’s home, as long as there are no more than 2 visitors who do not usually live there > Visit a terminally ill relative or attend a funeral > Assist, care for or support immediate family members > Attend a Court or tribunal or comply with a Court or tribunal order > Attend a childcare facility, school, university, or other educational institution to receive instruction that is not possible to receive at home > Assist with an investigation by police or other law enforcement authority > All shared custody arrangements of children under 18 years of age, whether informal or court-ordered, can continue as normal. You are allowed to leave home to take children from one parent’s home to the other parent’s home > To avoid illness, injury or the risk of harm > To comply with directions of a government agency.

15.01.2022 Happy 50 years JCU!! #JCU50years

14.01.2022 At JCU Health we love a good news story and even more so when it’s from one of our own! A fantastic moment captured in photos of Dr Tarun and his son Toby who shares great reflection on his time at JCU. Congratulations to all and welcome to the newest Dr Sen Gupta!

13.01.2022 What a wonderful team we have here at JCU Health including our fantastic students who are working hard keeping our patients healthy and safe!

12.01.2022 While we’ve been busy in clinic, we’ve also been busy in the workplace. Our wonderful RN Bec and our fabulous nursing students Maureen and Jason, who are currently on placement with us, have been out in workplaces providing flu vacs to staff! Hats off to the businesses in Townsville jumping on board and providing this opportunity for their staff!

11.01.2022 Another one from last nights news! We are all hands on deck and here for all our patients and the wider community!

08.01.2022 From Monday 16 March 2020 we are offering telehealth (video) and telephone appointments. We also have a dedicated clinic for patients who have symptoms of influenza or respiratory tract infections. If you think you are at risk of having COVID-19, please take the Queensland Health questionnaire and follow the advice on the website. The questionnaire is available at https://www.qld.gov.au//coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-quiz... If you have a cold or flu like symptoms and you are not sure whether you should see a doctor or not, please phone 4781 4495 for further advice. Would you prefer a telephone or video consultation? In order to reduce the risk of people being exposed to others who may have flu or a cold, there is the option of having a telephone or telehealth consultation. Certain categories of people are eligible for a medicare rebated telephone or telehealth (video) consultation for any reason. These are: 1. People who are at high risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 as per the Queensland Health guidelines; 2. People aged over 70; 3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50; 4. You are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months; 5. If you have a chronic health condition such as diabetes, heart disease or severe mental ill health; 6. If you have any condition or on any medication that suppresses your immune system If do not fit any of these categories, you are still able to choose a telephone or video consult. This will incur a charge of $40 for a short appointment and $80 for a long appointment. If you would like one of these appointments, please phone 4781 4495, or book via our online booking system. Influenza or respiratory tract symptoms If you are unwell with cold or flu symptoms and need to be seen, we have opened a dedicated clinic where you will be seen. Strict infection control measures will be in place in this clinic, which is downstairs from our main clinic. Please can you phone 4781 4495 for further information.

08.01.2022 It is with great excitement and also temporary sadness that we announce that our Fabulous Dr Peta Ann Teague has been appointed as the Acting Dean to the College of Medicine and Dentistry until May 2021. This exciting news for Dr Teague means that she is taking a break from most of her regular clinic work at JCU Health, however you may be lucky to still see her from time to time on a weekend! Congratulations Dr Teague, we already know how fantastic you are, the College are very lucky to have you (temporarily)!

08.01.2022 Strand pop-up testing station closed from today The Townsville HHS pop-up COVID-19 assessment clinic on the Strand will be closed for the rest of this wee...k. People wanting to be tested for COVID-19 can still do so at either our four-lane 1300 Smiles Stadium or Kirwan Health Campus drive-through assessment clinics. We ask the community to use 1300 Smiles Stadium as their first preference. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for next week’s clinic times and locations. Remember, if you have even the mildest of symptoms please get tested! For further advice, contact your doctor or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84). We’re all in this together. #GetTestedTownsville Townsville Disaster Information

07.01.2022 JCU Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic is still open and our students need patients to practise their skills. Please contact 47814495 to make your appointment.

07.01.2022 All our flu vaccines both government and private have arrived. Government stock is limited, please contact 47814495 to make your appointment.

06.01.2022 JCU Allied Clinics closure dates - Exercise Physiotherapy: Closed from the 21/12/20 and reopening on the 11/1/21 - Speech Pathology: Closed from the 11/12/20 and reopening mid- January 2021 - CCCI: Currently closed and reopening on the 11/1/21... - Occupational Therapy: Closed from the 7/12/20 and reopening the 11/1/21 - Psychology: Closed from the 21/12/20 reopening 18/1/21 - Physiotherapy: Closed from the 18/12/20 and reopening on the 8/1/21 We wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the new year

05.01.2022 We also offer workplace flu vaccinations, yes we come to you- call us to find out how on 47814495.

05.01.2022 Congratulations! We’ve done 8,386 COVID-19 tests in August, smashing our previous record from July While it seems like life has stayed relatively untouc...hed here in the North we know this isn’t true. Every single person has had to make changes to their life; whether big or small. To everyone who has gone and got tested when they’ve been sick, thank you and keep up the good work. #GetTestedTownsville

03.01.2022 Edit: Phones are back up and running We are currently experiencing phone issues. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please email our lovely reception team at [email protected] or message us on Facebook.

01.01.2022 As our fabulous Dietician Lauren prepares for her newest addition, we would like to introduce you to Bec who will be covering Lauren's maternity leave and will continue care of Lauren's regular patients... Bec is a Dietitian, registered as an APD with Dietitians Australia (DA). Bec is passionate about improving health, promoting recovery and preventing disease by inspiring healthy diet and lifestyle choices using a patient-centred approach. Graduating from the University of t...he Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics, Bec has since had clinical experience working at the Townsville University Hospital with acute cardiac, medical and rehabilitation wards. Special interest areas include rehabilitation, weight management, cardiovascular disease and T2DM. To book an appointment with Bec or find out more information, phone JCU Health on (07) 4781 4495.