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Launceston Medical Centre

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6388 8111

Address: 247 Wellington St 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Wellington Street Clinic welcomes Corrina Tay, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Rehabilitation Counsellor. With more than 20 years experience, her professional interests include: Individual and Couples Counselling... Working with children and adolescents experiencing online bullying, parental separation and substance abuse. Providing Mental Health Support for people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) Rehabilitation Counselling For more detailed information about Corrina and her experience, please visit https://wellingtonstclinic.com.au/our-team/

22.01.2022 Pink sky at night! Did anyone else capture the beautiful colours in the sky tonight? Photo credit to our talented receptionist who we shall now call ‘Celestial-Celeste’

22.01.2022 Great news to see the 2020 influenza numbers are at a record low! Let's hope the numbers stay down! We are still getting a significant number of inquiries for vaccines, especially from people requiring it for child care and aged care visits. We are therefore holding another round of drive-thru flu clinic this weekend. ... Bookings can be made via https://www.hotdoc.com.au//l/doctors/drive-in-flu-clinic-5

21.01.2022 Very important mail delivered today. Thank you Daisy for your super-kind words and for making us all smile PS Your handwriting is better than many of our doctors.

19.01.2022 5 years ago a baby-faced doctor joined Launceston Medical Centre as a registrar, embarking on a career in General Practice. In that time he has continued to cause havoc within the practice, never missing a moment to provoke his colleagues with his cheekiness! Outside of work he has been kept very busy, becoming a Dad to 3 beautiful princesses. ... His weekends have been filled with his love for AFL (playing with Old Scotch Football Club), Rogaining and of course many tea parties! What many don't know is that he has also been studying, pursing a career as an Occupational Medicine Physician. It is with great sadness that we let you know, he will be finishing up with regular sessions on February 21. He has promised he will help out with the occasional walk-in-clinic so we do hope to see him around! Farewell Dr White! We will miss you and your empty teacups! We wish you all the best for the next chapter. (He jokingly advises that leaving gifts can be left with reception )

18.01.2022 ACUPUNCUTRE WITH DR FARIDA KHAWAJA IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE LAUNCESTON HEALTH HUB. Dr Farida Khawaja, is an Emergency Medicine Specialist with an interest in providing holistic, integrated care. In a clinical encounter she is interested in inviting and harnessing the body’s own capacity to heal and mitigate illness and injury. ... After completing her fellowship in Emergency Medicine, she studied medical acupuncture through the Australian Medical Acupuncture College and has utlised the skill as an adjunct in acute medicine in Australia and her work globally. She is interested in increasing access to acupuncture treatment modality in the community and is diversifying her scope of practice. To book an initial consultation, please phone the general practice on 0363888111

17.01.2022 A very warm welcome to Dr Sarah Shepherd who is joining our Wellington Street Clinic, offering dedicated appointments for mental health and wellbeing. Dr Shepherd is happy to see anyone to discuss mental health concerns and to establish a collaborative approach to management, including reviewing medication and diagnosis, writing and reviewing Mental Health Care Plans, discussing adjunctive self-care strategies to improve mental health and mental health care coordination. As ...a certified Medicare GP provider for Focused Psychological Strategies Dr Shepherd is also able to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions, mindfulness, relaxation techniques and Motivational Interviewing sessions please discuss your individual situation with Dr Shepherd to establish the right tailored approach that fits you. Bookings can be made by calling 63108300. For more information, please visit the Wellington Street Clinic website;

15.01.2022 For added convenience, patient's can now book online for a dedicated, 40 minute mental health appointment with Dr Sarah Shepherd.

14.01.2022 Did you know that the Launceston Women's Health Clinic provides a pessary ring fitting service for help with incontinence? Please like their page to stay up to date on specialised service offerings such as this.

13.01.2022 We thought we'd have a bit of fun to introduce the two awesome doctors who have joined the team. Both Dr Dan Lack and Dr Sean Daugherty have pursued their medical careers later in life, both with fascinating backgrounds. Can you guess...... 1. Who has previously worked as a climate change research scientist? 2. Who has previously worked as a sea kayaking guide on Tasmania’s East Coast, around Freycinet National Park? 3. Who has an interest in filmmaking and tech start-ups? 4. Who has worked as a rescue specialist continues to work with the Ben Lomond Ski Patrol?

13.01.2022 Well this was a lovely surprise!! Thank you LAFM & Woolworths! We are told that both A/Prof Gary Kilov and Dr Jerome Muir Wilson have been nominated for Best Healthcare Provider. Thanks also to the lovely people who took the time to nominate them!

13.01.2022 It was almost a year ago that Dr Maggie Smolinski shaved her head raising more than $2,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. So we think it's especially fitting that she be nominated for Chilli 90.1fm's best healthcare provider! Fingers crossed for you Maggie! (But you'll always be #1 to us!)

11.01.2022 Introducing..... Wellington Street Clinic! We are so excited to offer a dedicated space for psychological well being at the Launceston Health Hub. 7 consulting rooms have been added, facilitating a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health care. ... In addition to our own team of practitioners, Open Arms will continue to provide counselling services to Veterans and their families. Please feel free to visit https://wellingtonstclinic.com.au/ for more information about the clinic and our amazing team.

09.01.2022 Were you unsure about whether to have a booster flu shot this year? This article might be helpful to explain.

08.01.2022 With the recent announcement of an additional 10 mental health sessions being available up until June 2021, we thought it would be a good time to provide a few answers to some frequently asked questions we get about mental health and Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP). What is a mental health care plan (MHCP)? A mental health care plan is a plan your doctor writes with you about treating a mental health condition. It helps you to access eligible allied health professionals lik...e psychologists, social workers or occupational therapists who can help you to get better and live well. Do I need to have depression to get a MHCP? No. A mental health care plan can be useful for people with minor mental health conditions or very serious conditions, short-term concerns or long-term illnesses. Can I see a professional such as a Psychologist without a MHCP? Yes. Many Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers and other allied health providers are happy for you to book directly to see them, however a Medicare rebate will not apply. If a MHCP has been prepared by your GP, you may receive a Medicare Rebate. An out of pocket or gap payment may still apply. How do I get a mental health care plan? A mental health care plan needs to be created by your doctor. You can visit your regular GP, or if you don’t have a doctor you normally see, any GP can create a mental health care plan for you. Creating a plan can take a little longer than a normal appointment, so it can help to ask for a longer or double appointment when you make your booking. Tell your doctor what your concerns about your mental health are and that you are interested in creating a mental health care plan. Your doctor will need to diagnose you with a mental health condition to create the plan, so they will ask you questions about what’s been happening and how you’ve been feeling. They will ask you to fill out a form called a K10 form, which is a simple checklist that measures if and how you’ve been affected by anxiety or depression recently. I have used my initial 10 sessions for this calendar year. Do I need to do anything to access the additional 10? Yes. Your GP will need to do a review for you to be able to access the additional sessions. If you or someone you know need immediate assistance, phone support is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. As list of these services can be found at; https://wellingtonstclinic.com.au/useful-links/

08.01.2022 We're excited that our very own Dr Jerome Muir Wilson is part of an amazing panel of industry leaders discussing the issues around recovering from COVID-19 as a community. Watch the LIVE stream on Monday 12th October @ 7:30pm through the wonderful team at Round Table Studio.

08.01.2022 Pink sky at night! Did anyone else capture the beautiful colours in the sky tonight? Photo credit to our talented receptionist who we shall now call ‘Celestial-Celeste’

08.01.2022 Our leading diabetes expert, A/Prof Gary Kilov encouraging patients to remain in control of their diabetes so it doesn't control them. An appropriate message during National Diabetes Week! (July 12-18)

08.01.2022 Do you know an amazing Registered Nurse who might be looking for a change? Feel free to share!

06.01.2022 Congratulations Roger Butorac! Well deserved recognition following more than 15 years of service to Triathlon Tasmania.

05.01.2022 Extending an extra 'warm' welcome to our newest GP, Dr Sai Tip! Dr Tip has just moved to Launceston from Alice Springs! Having self-isolating for the last couple of weeks, he is very much looking forward to exploring his new home town and developing a regular patient base. ... Dr Tip will be working 5 days a week, including Sundays! To book, please call 0363888111 or click the link below. :) https://www.hotdoc.com.au//launceston-m/doctors/dr-sai-tip

05.01.2022 Congratulations Roger Butorac! Well deserved recognition following more than 15 years of service to Triathlon Tasmania.

05.01.2022 We know the doctor is the last place you want to be at Christmas. But if you do need us, we're here. To book online please visit; https://www.hotdoc.com.au//launceston-medical-cent/doctors... In addition to booked appointments, our walk-in clinic is open on Public Holidays from 1-5pm.

03.01.2022 Due to expansion of our services, we are seeking a receptionist to join our Specialist and Allied Health team on level one of the Health Hub. The position is for 3-4 days per week as well as an occasional Saturday morning (one every 4-6 weeks). We ain't gonna lie!... Our practice can be high energy and fast paced! An ability to multi task is a must! Experience working in a busy environment would be a strong advantage. Above all, candidates should be team players, kind, compassionate and strive to offer the highest level of patient care. If this sounds like you please e-mail [email protected] Applications close on Wednesday 28th of October. As we expect a high number of applications, only those who are required for interview will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications can be kept on file for future employment opportunities.

03.01.2022 WHY DO PATIENTS PAY A GAP TO SEE A GP? Here is just one example which may help to explain why. As of August 1st, GP's are no longer able to bill Medicare for interpretation and reporting of an ECG. ... The item number used (11700, which attracted a rebate of $27.45) is now obsolete. A new item number is now available which will allows for tracing only. The rebate is just $16.15. This is not only for the doctors involvement, but also allows for nursing time (typically 20 minutes), the cost of the machine itself and the medical consumables (eg ECG clips and the paper). An (Electrocardiogram) ECG is a safe and highly valuable test that is used to look at the heart's electrical function, for example when patients have experienced chest pain. It can be used to help diagnose irregular heart rhythm, coronary artery disease and identify structural problems with the heart chambers. In the last 12 months alone, Launceston Medical Centre has performed more than 800 ECGs.

02.01.2022 Launceston Health Hub extends a warm welcome to Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Roger Butorac, who has relocated from his Brisbane Street rooms. Having lived and worked in Launceston for almost 30 years, he will be no stranger to many of you. For further information or to make a booking, please phone 03 6331 6088 or visit https://www.rogerbutorac.com.au/

01.01.2022 What a night! What a YEAR! What a TEAM! Huge thanks to Tamar Ridge Wines, Turner Stillhouse, Hubert & Dan & Ash and Brad Bespoke for making our night so perfect! Even creating this amazing space in the cellar at the 11th hour, when our numbers exceeded maximum capacity! But biggest thanks of all to all of our Health Hub family for teaming together in the most turbulent year. Bring on 2021!!!