Millbank Medical Practice in Bundaberg, Queensland | Family doctor

Millbank Medical Practice

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4131 9090

Address: 286 Bourbong Street 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Just a reminder that our fever clinics for COVID-19 testing in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay will be at new locations tomorrow: Bundaberg fever clinic Recreation P...recinct (AgroTrend grounds), Kendalls Rd, Branyan. Hervey Bay fever clinic Sports Precinct, Woods Rd, Nikenbah. Both clinics will continue to operate from 11am-7.30pm daily, and will provide drive-through testing offering optimal social distancing and infection control conditions. Walk-in testing will also be available. Maryborough Hospital fever clinic arrangements remain unchanged. The clinic continues to operate from 11am-7.30pm daily. For up-to-date information about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), go to www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

23.01.2022 Hi, Wide Bay folks. A couple of updates to make you aware of. Firstly, it’s been 10 days since we had a new confirmed case in Wide Bay, and this remains the sit...uation. Great job! Keep up that physical distancing. Secondly, to better respond to community presentation times, we’re temporarily changing our Hervey Bay fever clinic opening hours to 9.30am-5.30pm from tomorrow through to Monday. If this is successful, we’ll continue with these hours. Opening times will be 11am-5.30pm today. Following an announcement today by the Chief Health Officer, anyone with fever (or history of fever) or acute respiratory symptoms can be tested. If you’re unwell and you meet the above criteria, you should contact your GP, who can advise if you need to be tested for COVID-19. In the event of an emergency, call 000. For more information and the latest updates on COVID-19, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

22.01.2022 Happy Nurse's Day

22.01.2022 If you've had a BreastScreen appointment cancelled due to COVID-19, your local service will contact you to schedule a new appointment. All women are encouraged ...to remain aware of the normal look and feel of their breasts. If you notice any changes please see your doctor immediately, do not wait until your next breast screen. The recommencement of screening varies across the state. For more information visit: www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au

21.01.2022 Folks, just letting you know that from tomorrow, our COVID-19 fever clinics at Bundaberg and Maryborough will also move to operating hours of 9.30am-5.30pm. Thi...s is consistent with the newly adopted times at Hervey Bay, and also reflects the times when most community members are presenting to the clinics. People with fever (or history of fever) or acute respiratory symptoms (such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath) can be tested. If you're unwell or need immediate medical attention, you should contact your GP or attend one of our emergency departments. We continue to have no further confirmed cases of COVID-19, with four cases remaining active (two in Bundaberg and two in Hervey Bay). For the latest information and updates, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

15.01.2022 We are excited to launch our new campaign for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Symptoms remain NOT NORMAL despite the NEW NORMAL. #BowelCancerAustralia #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth #NotNormal

15.01.2022 We’re pleased to let everyone know that the farm worker who recently tested positive for COVID-19 has now recovered. In more good news, his 28 identified close... contacts who had been quarantined have also undergone further testing and have returned negative results. We’re really pleased with this outcome, but would urge people not to be complacent and to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 by continuing to practice good hygiene and distancing. We also continue to encourage our community to be tested for COVID-19 if they have the relevant symptoms no matter how mild such as runny nose, fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat, loss of sense or taste, or shortness of breath. Our COVID-19 fever clinics operate seven days a week in Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay, from 9.30am-5.30pm. To find out more about testing, you can contact your GP or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), call ahead to one of our fever clinics or simply turn up. Location and contact details for our fever clinics can be found at https://www.health.qld.gov.au//c/fever-clinics-information. For the latest information, go to www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

11.01.2022 Time to book a Heart Health Check? If you're over 45, or over 30 if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today Key takeaways... 1.4 million Australians have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Many are unaware of this risk Regular heart health checks with your GP help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next five years Your GP and nurse can support you to make positive changes to lower this risk Why should you get a Heart Health Check? Heart Health Checks can detect issues with your heart health. Coronary heart disease is usually the underlying cause of a heart attack, which is Australia’s number one cause of death. Coronary heart disease is caused when the arteries leading to the heart become hardened or narrow. One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. Many people may not be aware of their risk factors for heart disease. Also, some risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol can be silent. Who needs a Heart Health Check? One fifth of Australians aged 4574 years have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Anyone 45 years and over or 30 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should have a regular Heart Health Check with their doctor. What should you expect in your Heart Health Check? Different tests to check your risk factors Your GP or nurse will check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A discussion about your history and lifestyle Your lifestyle is an important part of assessing your risk of heart disease, as these factors can all play a part. You may be asked about: Your diet Physical activity levels If you smoke or drink alcohol Whether you are maintaining a healthy weight Your medical and family history. Risk assessment Next, your GP uses the information gathered to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Make a plan If needed, your GP or nurse will work with you to set a plan for improving your risk factors for heart disease and keep on top of your heart health. https://youtu.be/dHGI9O6m3B0

11.01.2022 Bulk Billing telehealth consultations available. Please call 07 4131 9090 and make an appointment with your doctor.

10.01.2022 Wide Bay has one new confirmed case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The case is a male farm worker who has recently arrived in Bundaberg, after travelling int...erstate from Victoria, via Brisbane. He is doing well and is being appropriately isolated. The community can rest assured that contact tracing and follow-up testing of contacts is well under way, which means we are directly contacting and testing people considered to be at risk. Contact tracing is also under way for two flights Virgin VA313 (Melbourne-Brisbane, June 1) and Virgin VA2905 (Brisbane-Bundaberg, June 2). We ask that passengers of these flights, who have not already been contacted by Queensland Health, to call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) and advise that you were a passenger on this flight. We’ll communicate further if we have any more confirmed cases, or if it’s determined that there are any further risks to the public. The latest case is a timely reminder to get tested for COVID-19 if you have any cold- or flu-like symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. Our COVID-19 fever clinics operate seven days a week in Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay, from 9.30am-5.30pm. To find out more about testing, you can contact your GP or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), call ahead to one of our fever clinics or simply turn up. Location and contact details for our fever clinics can be found at https://www.health.qld.gov.au//c/fever-clinics-information. We’d also like to remind our community to continue to follow the recommended advice from state and federal authorities with regard to social distancing, public gatherings and general wellbeing. Critically, make sure you are practising good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick. Washing your hands properly and often is the gold standard of health advice that can help prevent viruses from entering your body. For the latest information, go to www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

10.01.2022 Did you know that strokes kill more men than prostate cancer? Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can help to save lives, remember FAST and call 000 immediately. #MensHealthWeek

03.01.2022 The government-funded flu vaccine is now available! If you are: A child under 5 years of age, or an infant aged over 6 months An adult aged 65 years or older Pregnant An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (aged 6 months or older)... Have a medical condition which increases your risk of flu complications (aged 6 months or older) Please call us on 07 4131 9090 to make an appointment.