Merewether the Junction General Practice in Newcastle, New South Wales | Family doctor

Merewether the Junction General Practice

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4969 3811

Address: 142 Union St 2291 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 You may be interested in this story from the abc regarding masks and the difference they can make by wearing one. https://www.abc.net.au//which-face-mask-works-bes/12494174

21.01.2022 Flu Vax for over 65's are in! We currently have flu vax for patients who are aged 65 years and over. If you need a flu vaccination please call the surgery on 4969 3811.

20.01.2022 65 Years and over govt funded Flu Vaccinations NSW Health has notified all GP Surgeries that they currently have no Flu Vaccinations for people aged 65 years and over. NSW Health have given no indication of how long this shortage will be in place.... We understand that our patients are very anxious to have their Flu Vaccinations and we will be contacting patients as soon as we are supplied with more Flu Vaccinations for our patients who are 65 years of age and over. We will also be posting when the Flu Vaccinations have arrived on our website and facebook page. While we know this is a difficult time for many of our patients, this shortage is out of our control and is an issue with NSW Health.

19.01.2022 We would like welcome and to introduce to you our New GP . Dr Jen Coleman. Dr Jen will begin with us on 6th November 2020. She will be available for Friday afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm. Please go to https://www.hotdoc.com.au//merewether-the-junction/doctors to book an appointment with Dr Jen.... Dr Jen graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney in 2005 with First Class Honours in Forensic Science, before continuing studies in the graduate medical program at the University of Sydney. She commenced her internship in 2010 with NSW Health in the Hunter New England Lo-cal Health Area, and has worked in the region ever since. Dr Jen completed her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners while serving as a full-time member of the Royal Australian Air Force, discharging in 2014. She has broad medical experience in a range of areas, including orthopaedic surgery, aeromedical evacuation, rural, remote and occupational medicine. Dr Jen has completed diving and hyperbaric medicine training, and has a Masters in Sports Medicine from the University of Queensland. She spent two years as the Chief Medical Officer for the Newcastle Knights NRL Team. Dr Jen currently works as a Sports GP and Senior Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine at The Maitland Hospital, and volunteers with Team Medical Australia to provide emergency medical coverage for all types of motor sport events on the east coast. She enjoys running, and lifting heavy weights, competing in StrongWoman competitions.

18.01.2022 October Long Weekend Monday 5th October we will be closed If you require medical assistance during this time our after hours service is GP Access 1300 130 147... If you need assistance regarding a Medical Emergency please dial 000 for an ambulance See more

17.01.2022 Do I need to wear a mask?

16.01.2022 International Nurse Day and International Receptionist Day Tuesday was international NURSE DAY! At Merewether The Junction we are proud of nurses and we want to do a big shout out to them. Our nurses go above and beyond daily, caring for our patients. Our patients know we have the best nurses in Newcastle and so do we! Thank you for everything that you do and for just being you! Wednesday is International RECEPTIONIST DAY! ... Our receptionists have had to change how they do everything several times in the last couple of months due to Covid. This has been a difficult time for everyone and our wonderful Receptionist team have risen to the occasion and done an amazing job. We are so proud of what you have done in a short time and we want say a big Thank You! Great Effort Everyone! See more

16.01.2022 If you are looking for a pattern to make a face mask there are loads on the internet. We have found two options which are designed to help protect you, when you can't social distance. Our Reception Staff are modelling the pattern from Spotlight made by Nurse Amy.... What you can't see behind the mask is the beaming smile these three have. Spotlight have this pattern for a pleated mask. Follow the link: https://www.spotlightstores.com/medi/face-mask-project.pdf Lincraft have this easy pattern. Follow the link: https://cdn.lincraft.com.au//prod/0/42319/A730FaceMask.pdf

12.01.2022 Christmas is Fast Approaching We will close from 4pm Xmas Eve 24th December And we will reopen on Monday 4th January 2021 Don't wait till the last minute to get your scripts. To avoid disappointment and frustration now is a good time to book in your appointment for December to ensure that you have all of your scripts in order.

12.01.2022 Talking to children about natural disasters and traumatic events, or worries about the future. https://vimeo.com/394049129

11.01.2022 Flu Vax for over 65's We currently have limited flu vax for patients who are aged 65 years and over. You can book through hotdocs. ... Copy this link into your browser and book your appointment: https://www.hotdoc.com.au//merewether-th/doctors/amy-denny If you are booking for two people at the same time please call the surgery on 4969 3811.

07.01.2022 This short video may help you when talking to Children about Covid-19. https://vimeo.com/408754661

05.01.2022 Be COVID Safe in the Community. The government has recommendations for the public for use of masks in the community. https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-use-of-mas

05.01.2022 In the next few days we will be popping a pattern up for how to make a mask up with instructions. In the mean time lets all familiarise ourselves with how to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely.