North Blackwater General Practice in Blackwater, Queensland | Family medicine practice

North Blackwater General Practice

Locality: Blackwater, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4986 1179

Address: 14 Blain Street 4717 Blackwater, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Dr Michael Smith has appointments available for this Saturday, 24th October from 8:30am to 12:30pm. To book an appointment call us on 49861179.

25.01.2022 Dr Smith has appointments available this Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm. Contact the clinic on 4986 1179 to book an appointment.

25.01.2022 Our final day of womens health week 2020, Jean Hailes for Womens Health, todays topic is Money Matters. Today we look at financial health and how this impacts physical and overall health. See more here https://bit.ly/3gWwre8

24.01.2022 Do you have diagnosed Asthma and/or COPD/COAD? Contact the clinic to book in a baseline lung function test. This helps your doctor monitor your condition over time and adjust your treatment quickly, safely and effectively as soon as changes are detected. Ensure that you have attended a baseline spirometry appointment and then annually to monitor. ... Contact the clinic to book on 4986 1179

23.01.2022 This week is National Diabetes Week and to raise awareness for this important cause, we will be posting some common myths and facts, as well as a short interactive quiz that you can use to assess your risk for Type 2 diabetes. #headsupondiabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetesaustralia Diabetes Australia

22.01.2022 NBGP offers flu vaccinations in-clinic for both private and those eligible for the National Immunisation Program. Contact the clinic on 49861179 to book your flu vaccination appointment with one of our friendly team.

22.01.2022 We will be closed from 11am - 1:30pm today for the launch of our partnership with CQ Community Legal Centre Inc. During this time our phones will be unattended, however please leave a message and our friendly team will return your call. For any medical emergencies please call 000.

21.01.2022 We are open this Saturday 8.30 to 12.30 for appointments with Dr. Michael. Contact the clinic on 4986 1179 book an appointment time.

21.01.2022 An amazing FREE service! The BreastScreen Queensland Mobile Service will be back in Blackwater this month. https://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/... #BreastScreen #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #breastscreenqld

21.01.2022 QML will not be at the clinic this week. If any urgent bloods are required, please contact the clinic on 4986 1179.

21.01.2022 We have availability of 4 COVID-19 vaccinations for ANY individual over the age of 18 to be booked for today between 1.30pm and 5pm. Please contact the clinic on 49861179 to book.

21.01.2022 NBGP does Jeans for Genes Day 2020 Jeans for Genes Australia #jeansforgenes

20.01.2022 A big NBGP welcome to Michelle! Michelle has recently joined the NBGP family and comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

18.01.2022 ** GOODBYE JAALA ** It is with a heavy heart that we farewell Jaala today, who is relocating interstate. As a new grad, Jaala has been a very valuable member of the NBGP team and will be missed by all. We wish her every success in her nursing career and look forward to regular updates and opportunities to collaborate.

18.01.2022 We have availability this month for Mole Scan appointments with our nursing staff. During your appointment, our specialised equipment will take pictures of your entire body for review by your usual NBGP doctor. You'll then return for a follow up and results appointment. Regular skin check appointments allow your treating doctor to monitor your skin and ensure that any changes are promptly attended to. ... To book an appointment contact the clinic on 4986 1179

18.01.2022 Reminder: Dr. Michael is attending the clinic today from 8.30 to 12.30. Call us on 4986 1179 to book an appointment.

17.01.2022 Jeans for Genes Day is fast approaching! Jeans for Genes Australia #jeansforgenes

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17.01.2022 NBGP offers all childhood vaccinations under the national immunisation program (NIP), including catch up schedules, annual flu vaccines and more. Contact our friendly staff on 4986 1179 for more information or to book your child's next vaccination.

17.01.2022 Approximately 2 Million Australians are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While some risk factors can be controlled, there are some that an individual may have been born with. You can check your risk using this assessment tool developed by Diabetes Australia. https://bit.ly/31Xg3Gp If you have any concerns, you should book an appointment with your GP.

17.01.2022 Veronica Mills will be at NBGP today and tomorrow. If you require an appointment with our diabetic educator, please contact the clinic on 4986 1179.

17.01.2022 We are halfway into womens health week 2020, Jean Hailes for Womens Health and todays topic is The Inside Story. Today we look at the gut, bladder and bowels, including bathroom habits, pelvic floor fitness and more. See more here https://bit.ly/3gWwre8

16.01.2022 To celebrate womens health week 2020, Jean Hailes for Womens Health will be showcasing some tips, tools and information to encourage the women in our lives to put their health first. The first cab off the rank is the The Wonders Down-Under helping women learn more about their bodies and how they can impact their health. See more here https://bit.ly/3gWwre8

16.01.2022 Our inaugural Early Ears (HAP-EE) program session was held on the 8th September and we are looking forward to welcoming Hearing Australia back to NBGP on the 3rd of November. If you are eligible for the service, please contact the clinic on 4986 1179 to book secure a session time.

16.01.2022 Reminder: Dr Michael Smith is attending the clinic today from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Call us on 49861179 to make an appointment.

15.01.2022 Initial feedback from our SMS appointment reminder program has been positive. If you have had an appointment recently, but did not receive a text and would like to receive appointment reminders by SMS, please contact our friendly team on 49861179 to confirm that you have opted in to the service. To ensure minimal waiting times and to steamline appointment bookings, it is very important that patients confirm or cancel their appointments. If there is a discrepancy or you would like to reschedule an appointment, please contact the clinic prior to your appointment time.

15.01.2022 Hearing Australia will be returning to NBGP next week to run another Early Ears program for ABTSI children aged up to 6 years. If you have not yet participated in this free service, you can book your child/ren an appointment by contacting the clinic on 4986 1179. This will be the final session for 2020 and places are limited.

15.01.2022 Urgent script run: Any North Blackwater General Practice patients with any urgent scripts, please drop them into the clinic by 12:00 pm today. We will be doing an urgent script run to Emerald early this afternoon. Process: ... 1. Drop your script into NBGP by 12:00 pm. 2. Direct Chemist Outlet will contact you for payment. 3. NBGP will contact you this afternoon to collect your script from the clinic. See more

15.01.2022 Today we are dispelling some common myths surrounding diabetes. For more, visit https://bit.ly/305cmMz #headsupondiabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetesaustralia Diabetes Australia

14.01.2022 NBGP offers antenatal and pregnancy shared care services to expectant parents. We aim to support our youngest patients and their parents both before, during and after pregnancy to give them the best start in life possible.

14.01.2022 Reminder: Dr. Paul is attending the clinic today from 8.30 to 12.30. Call us on 4986 1179 to book an appointment.

13.01.2022 *** SMS Appointment Reminder System Update *** Our clinic utilises a SMS appointment reminder system and after initial testing, we have moved onto the next phase of testing and roll-out. This phase encompasses multiple appointment types and locations and now employs appointment confirmation. As this is a new system, there may be some initial testing issues and over the next 7 days we are testing our systems to ensure smooth running and efficiency for patients. Your feedback ...is important to us and should you have any queries or concerns about our updated system, please contact the Practice Business Manager on 4986 1179 to discuss. Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we get our appointment reminder system up and running and iron out any support issues along the way.

13.01.2022 Five things to do to fight flu this season: 1. Get Vaccinated 2. Wash your Hands 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes... 4. Stay home if youre sick 5. If youre concerned, contact your GP or call 13HEALTH https://www.health.qld.gov.au/

12.01.2022 NBGP has joined forces with CQ Community Legal Centre Inc to be able to offer our eligible patients free legal advice for many areas of law, including industrial, tenancy, family and more. As part of NBGP’s commitment to our patients, if you find that you need additional assistance a referral can be made by one of our doctors or our counsellor to access the service, either in person at our clinic or via telehealth. Contact the clinic on 4986 1179 for more information or pick up a pamphlet in our waiting area.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to some staffing adjustments QML will be reverting to Monday - Wednesday opening hours as of the 15th February. We are hopeful that this is a temporary adjustment and will update as soon as we are able to revert back to full opening hours. ... We apologise for any inconvenience. If you require urgent bloods, please contact our friendly team to book an appointment with a nurse.

12.01.2022 Have you met our on-site counsellor Monique? She is a regular friendly face here at NBGP and offers support and an ear to all NBGP patients. Whether you are looking for counselling support or assistance or advice with something else, you can make an appointment to see Monique by phoning the clinic on 4986 1179.

11.01.2022 We are open this Saturday 8.30 to 12.30 for appointments with Dr. Paul. Contact the clinic on 4986 1179 book an appointment time.

11.01.2022 QML will not be at the clinic today. If any urgent bloods are required, please contact the clinic on 4986 1179.

11.01.2022 Dear patients, QML Pathology will be away tomorrow, 25th November. Returning Monday 30th November at 8:30am.

10.01.2022 Dear patients, We are open this Saturday 11th July, appointments are available with Dr Khan from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Please call us on 49861179 to book an appointment.

08.01.2022 Continuing into womens health week 2020, Jean Hailes for Womens Health, todays topic is Heartbeat Heroes. Today we look at the heart and vessels, learning about the importance to the cardiovascular system. See more here https://bit.ly/3gWwre8

08.01.2022 Today is RU OK? Day. This is a day for all Australians to check-in with someone they know and ask R U OK?. Learn more about this day of action by visiting https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day. Coming to the end of womens health week 2020, Jean Hailes for Womens Health. Todays topic is Heads Up. Today we look at sleep patterns, anxiety and the foods that help boost the brain. See more here https://bit.ly/3gWwre8

08.01.2022 *** New service coming to Blackwater *** NBGP will be hosting the HAP-EE Early Ears Program from Hearing Australia starting in September. The program is aimed at ensuring that indigenous children are school ready by providing diagnostic hearing assessments and follow-up treatment with the expected outcome that this will result in a reduction of the long-term effects of ear diseases, such as otitis media. Otitis Media is one of the most common ear diseases that ABTSI childre...n are most vulnerable to and, if left untreated, can lead to hearing loss with can then have an effect on delayed speech and educational development. We will be hosting the Early Ears program on a bi-monthly basis, with the first clinic to be held on Tuesday 8th September. Parents interesting in booking their child in to attend the service should contact NBGP on 4986 1179 to schedule an appointment.

08.01.2022 Product of the month: Ultra Hydrating Milk Cleanser A rich milky cleanser designed to gently cleanse and nourish the skin. https://www.ultraceuticals.com//ultra-hydrating-milk-clean Pop into CQ Skin to purchase any Ultraceuticals products.

08.01.2022 *Reminder* Rory will be returning to NBGP for his monthly clinic on 22nd February. Book your appointment online: https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/optometrist

07.01.2022 DOG - Dowdall Optometry Group is attending NBGP this week, from Thursday 22nd October to Friday 30th October. If you need to book or to change an existing booking, please visit https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/blackwater or contact Rory on 0439 663 967.

07.01.2022 Rory from DOG Optometry is back at NBGP this week. Some appointment times remain visit - https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/blackwater to book an appointment. Early or later appointment times are available.

07.01.2022 Welcome back to Dr. Krisshna who returns to NBGP today. If you would like to book an appointment with Dr. Krisshna, please contact the clinic on 4986 1179.

06.01.2022 Veronica Mills, our visiting Diabetic Educator, is at the clinic today and tomorrow for appointments. If you would like to book, please contact the clinic on 49861179.

06.01.2022 NBGP would like to welcome back our visiting Diabetes Educator, Veronica Mills. Veronica will be seeing patients on the 20th and 21st of July. #diabetes #diabeteseducator #nbgp #centralhighlands #centralqld #community

05.01.2022 After a successful opening week, Rory from Dowdall Optometry Group (DOG) will be back visiting us again from Monday 28th of September to Friday 2nd October. DOG offers a range of mobile optometry services to patients, and is proudly a participant of the MASS Spectacles Scheme as well as offering instant rebates for those with private health insurance. This is a fully mobile clinic and will be able to assist patients with eye testing, contacts, glasses and more! Book directly via https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/blackwater or by phoning 0439 663 967.

05.01.2022 A big NBGP welcome to Amanda! Amanda is a Registered Nurse who recently relocated to Emerald. With an extensive nursing background, Amanda joins the clinic nursing team and we are thrilled to have her on board!

04.01.2022 ** Reminder** NBGP is providing flu vaccinations to all patients wishing to obtain the 2021 vaccine. To book your vaccination, please contact our friendly team on 49861179 to secure an appointment time. ... There may be a small cost associated with obtaining your vaccination for those not eligible under the National Immunisation Program, please be sure to confirm this when booking your appointment.

04.01.2022 Casual Practice Assistant We are seeking applications from suitably experienced Blackwater residents to fill an upcoming role. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50783894

04.01.2022 Please see the below notice from Dr. Manu

03.01.2022 Our partnership with CQCLC means that we are able to refer patients experiencing legal issues to qualified community lawyers for assistance. We know that experiencing legal issues can impact individual health and aim to ensure that you are able to access the advice and assistance required. For more information, chat to our friendly team on 4986 1179 or to your NBGP care provider.

03.01.2022 We have a maximum of 3 vaccinations available for any patient aged over 50 years to be given today. . These vaccinations can be given to any adult over 50 wishing to obtain the vaccine, regardless of present eligibility during the roll out. . Please call our friendly team on 4986 1179 from 8.30am if you would like to obtain your COVID-19 vaccination today.

02.01.2022 Our Emerald Clinic will be closed this Friday 4th September. Although, our Blackwater Clinic remains open as normal. Call us on 49861179 to make an appointment.

02.01.2022 **** VISITING OPTOMETRIST COMING TO BLACKWATER **** NBGP is thrilled to announce that we have secured the services of a visiting optometrist who will commence regular attendances at the practice from Monday 31st August. Each clinic will run for approximately 1 2 weeks and will be run by Rory Dowdall of Dowdall Optometry Group (DOG). DOG offers a range of mobile optometry services to patients, and is proudly a participant of the MASS Spectacles Scheme as well as offering i...nstant rebates for those with private health insurance. This is a fully mobile clinic and will be able to assist patients with eye testing, contacts, glasses and more! Book directly via https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/blackwater or by phoning 0439 663 967. See more

02.01.2022 NBGP would like to welcome back Dr Micahel Smith. Dr Michael will be here until Friday 30th October. To make an appointment call us on 49861179.

01.01.2022 NBGP will be closed today for the Show Day public holiday. For urgent matters please contact 000 or our after hours number 0477 777 306. The clinic will re-open tomorrow, 3rd June at 8.30am

01.01.2022 ** Optometrist** Rory will be returning to NBGP for his monthly clinic on Monday 21st May. Book your appointment by phoning 0439 663 967.

01.01.2022 NBGP will be undergoing its AGPAL accreditation day on Monday 15th February. We aim to minimise disruptions to appointments, however we do ask that you are patient with us as we complete our accreditation. AGPAL surveryors will be present at the clinic on the day and will need to conduct interviews with many key members of staff.

01.01.2022 QML will be unable to attend the clinic tomorrow (26th August) but will return on Monday 8.30am - 12.30pm.