Murray Bridge Day and Night Surgery in Murray Bridge, South Australia | Family doctor

Murray Bridge Day and Night Surgery

Locality: Murray Bridge, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8531 2988

Address: 35 - 37 Adelaide Road 5253 Murray Bridge, SA, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Back to school is coming up. Have you got your checklist together? 1. An apple for the teacher 2. Cleaned out last year’s lunch box of all suspect matter and crumbs 3. Review and complete an Asthma Action Plan ... It's a good time to review your Asthma Action Plan. Are your child’s symptoms under control? Learn more about asthma prevention. Make an appointment to chat with one of our friendly GP’s. Please also follow the link to the Asthma Council of Australia for additional resources and information https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/liv.../asthma-action-plans

23.01.2022 Flu vaccine update We have received limited stock of flu vaccines for our over 65’s and Medically At Risk patients. We are doing our best to fit our patients in and also follow social distancing requirements. We have a limited number of private vaccines available now for $15.... These deliveries are intermittent dependent upon stock availability. We also have designated delivery areas and ordering times governed by the Immunisation Unit. Please call and we will book you in to the next available appointment. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this busy time

22.01.2022 Open all days except Christmas Day folks. Stay safe and healthy this holiday period. However if you need us we are here. Book online at Hotdoc or click "Book now" button above. You are quite welcome also to ring and chat to our staff on 8531 2988.

22.01.2022 Stop the Spread campaign has been introduced by SA Health to reduce the spread of infectious disease in our community. We all have a role to play. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow. Wash hands regularly, especially when unwell.... Wipe surfaces that are touched frequently. Stay home from work, school, childcare if unwell. Practice social distancing. Learn more and download resources for your organisation: www.stopthespread.sa.gov.au

21.01.2022 *** IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FACE MASKS *** Under the new SA Health Direction coming into effect at midnight tonight, all healthcare facilities, including GP practices require: All people (including patients, patient’s family members, healthcare staff, administrative staff, contractors and cleaning staff) are required to wear single use surgical masks when on healthcare sites. Cloth masks are not sufficient for healthcare settings.... There are exceptions to mask wearing in some situations, such as, certain breathing difficulties, mental health conditions, communication with deaf or hard of hearing community members, people under the age of 12. A health care setting includes, GP practices, public and private hospitals and specialist practices, including drug and alcohol facilities, pharmacies, allied health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, dental services.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 VACCINATION Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery are pleased to advise that we have been approved to provide the Covid-19 vaccine Phase 1B which is expected for delivery in April. We anticipate clinics to begin shortly after. The Astra Zeneca vaccine consists of two doses 12 weeks apart. Please note, only a small volume of vaccines has been allocated to locations for delivery on a fortnightly basis. The practice is required to perform an eligibility check for every patien...t prior to booking therefore we have implemented strict guidelines for booking eligible patients. Phase 1B priority population groups include: Persons 70 years of age or older; Healthcare workers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 55 years; Younger people with an underlying medical condition, including persons with a disability Below is a link to document on Preparing for Covid-19 Vaccination, we encourage you to have a look and make yourself aware. We will continue to keep you posted with updates via Facebook and text messages. We are grateful for your excitement, phone calls and enquiries. https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-vaccination-preparing-

12.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE STOP, Important Practice information If you are short of breath or require urgent medical attention please call 000 Please do not attend Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery if you fit the following Coronavirus criteria... You have left or transited through Iran or China in the last 14 days You have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days You have been specifically tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting test results You have left or transited through China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or Thailand in the last 14 days AND you are experiencing any of the following fever, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath. Please do not enter the practice building. Return to your car. Follow the advice below, or call us if you are still unsure. If you require medical care and fit any of the above criteria please phone 8531 2988 before coming into Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery. All other patients who have not been in contact with confirmed Coronavirus Case or travelled overseas within the past 14 days and have a fever, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath are to be booked as usual and offered a surgical mask upon arrival. For general information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), call the Australian Government's Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. Please note this information is changing regularly and you can follow the guideline from the Department of Health also

12.01.2022 The reception desk look slightly different at the moment. It's a sign of the times having screens and bollards to maintain our social distancing. Our friendly faces are still the same and we are endeavouring to meet your expectations. Please be patient as we triage your needs.

09.01.2022 The Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery intend on remaining open during the statewide "circuit breaker" lockdown for medical services. Please check the SA Health website for the latest updates on quarantine and COVID hotspots before you come into the surgery https://bit.ly/3kEqvIM Should you have any symptoms of cold, sore throat, temperature, hay fever, please phone the clinic or alternatively please book an appointment at the Respiratory Clinic or nearest COVID 19 testing ce...ntre nearest to you. We do not undertake COVID testing at our surgery. You are also more than welcome to enquire about phone consultations by speaking with our reception staff or booking online via Hotdoc. Prior to presenting to the surgery ensure you are wearing a mask. Unfortunately we do not sell masks. If you have visited a hotspot, we respectfully request that you reschedule your appointment. As the waiting room is limited due to spatial distancing we ask that if you are able to restrict companions coming to the surgery For all Emergency requirements please call 000

07.01.2022 Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery continues to monitor the recommendations from SA Health and the State and Federal Government. We continue to serve all of our patients with the same level of care and excellence during this difficult time maintaining services albeit provision is slightly differently. Rest assured, we have all measures in place to keep our patients our staff and our doctors as safe as possible. ... Some important information for our patients; Appointments on site are still available where face-to-face consultations are essential. Current scheduled appointments may be converted upon request to a telephone consult by calling the surgery on 8531 2988 Phone bulk bill consultations will be offered to patients who have visited our surgery within the past 12 months. On occasion you may be required to come to the clinic for examinations. For instance a sore ear may not be suitable for phone consult. Phone consults can be booked online using the book now button on this page or via hotdoc https://www.hotdoc.com.au//murray-bridge-day-night/doctors If you are uncertain of which appointment type is appropriate for you, please call our team to discuss this further on 8531 2988 Upon arrival in the carpark to the surgery please call our reception on 85312988. Remain in your car and we will advise on process for entering the surgery. This will assist us with limiting the numbers of people in the building. All patients in ordered social isolation must phone the surgery, please do not present without notice Any patients who have Epidemiological and/or Clinical Criteria for COVID 19 must call the surgery, please do not present without notice It is seems that there are a lot of cold and flu symptoms going around at the moment. This does not automatically mean that you have COVID 19. If you are feeling unwell with a runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough or aches and pains we may still be able to see you. However the process may be that you enter the clinic (after screening) into one of our separated isolation rooms. It is really crucial to declare honestly any travel or contacts that you have had when asked. These triaging questions are precautions which we need to undertake to maintain the health of other people, our support staff and General Practitioners. As a team we are prioritising; Triage and screening protocols Our patient flow measures to separate patients with different health issues Our environmental cleaning and infection control measures Personal Protective measures being used We intend to look after all of our patients through this time as best we can. Information changes regularly and we will do our best to advise you of any changes. https://www.hotdoc.com.au//murray-bridge-day-night/doctors https://www.murraybridgemedical.com.au/

06.01.2022 Our Private Flu Vaccination Stock has arrived. These will cost $15. Please be aware that should you receive a Influenza Vaccination then there is a waiting period of two weeks prior to receiving another vaccine. For example Covid Vaccine. Please call 8531 2988 for appointment or click on book now

04.01.2022 Private Fluvax available for $15 Government funded stock also available Please contact us or book online now

02.01.2022 The Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery wish you safety & health over the coming weeks of Christmas/New Year celebrations and holidays. We thank you for your support and patience this year especially in trying times. Should you need us we are open every day except Christmas Day. Please see details below for times. You are welcome to click on "Book Now" above for appointments or phone the surgery during the times designated below.

01.01.2022 Fluvax Information Flu vaccine has been the most frequently asked question of the past 4 weeks along with the COVID 19 information. If you are self-isolating you immediately reduce your risk of contracting the Influenza. Flu vaccines will be arriving on and off over the next few weeks. Please be patient as stocks are dependent upon delivery within regional areas, government and private supply, age groups of different brands and strains. Our staff at front counter are inun...dated at the moment with phone calls about the flu vax. We will send text messages when available or provide updates on the Facebook page Please know that stock is being administered in a very careful process which immediately slows up the rate of us being able to get through them. Our priority is to keep you safe and well and limit the contact time within the clinic. Stay tuned for more flu vax information.