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Pear Tree Family Practice

Locality: Glenelg, South Australia

Address: 16 Partridge Street 5045 Glenelg, SA, Australia

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

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08.02.2022 Friendly Reminder Masks are still mandatory in all health care settings, indoor spaces and other high risk settings. Please ensure that you are wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly against the sides of your face.... Always wash or sanitise your hands after handling or touching a mask - even if just slightly adjusting it.

24.01.2022 Spending lockdown with your dog who loves their walks? Get through lockdown with these ideas. Comment below to share your dog-friendly suggestions.

23.01.2022 Are you are close contact? Do you know which test you need to do and how often? This has recently changed. Have a read of the current SA Health recommendations below

23.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Early detection is key for better outcomes. Breast Screening is offered free for women between the ages of 50-74 who have no symptoms of breast cancer. Women 40-49 and 75+ are able to have a free screen but it is recommended for your concerns to be discussed with your GP prior to screening. If you would like to discuss any changes or symptoms of concern with your GP, book online or give us a call on ... 08 7228 5818 See more

22.01.2022 Do I need an appointment to get a repeat or a new prescription? Yes, you do. For your GP to do a prescription for you, you do need to have an appointment with them, so they can assess your condition and do any checks they may need to do.... Please book an appt online or give us a call on 08 7225 5818

22.01.2022 Pear Tree Family Practice want to keep you up to date on the latest news and updates about COVID Vaccination. There are several vaccines being used around the world that Australia is considering for approval. The indications are that approval will happen soon and vaccines will become available in February. You will need 2 vaccines to be fully protected.... Once they are approved, if General Practice is involved in the administration we will be ready to offer these quickly in order of priority as defined by the Government.

21.01.2022 Do you smoke? Want to quit for good? Your GP can help assist you give up the smokes for good! ... Book an appointment online or call us on 08 7228 5818

21.01.2022 Good oral hygiene is important to maintain a healthy mouth It is recommended to brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste to help brush away plaque & prevent dental cavities.

18.01.2022 With the forecatsted spike in temperatures across S.A its important to make sure we all stay hydrated and cool!

18.01.2022 This week is Mental Health Week and the theme this year is #EveryPersonEveryCommunity. We are all different, but here are some things to consider in looking after your well-being: Get enough sleep Eat regularly and healthily Exercise the right amount for you... Reduce alcohol consumption Spend quality time with loved ones or people whose company you enjoy Learn more ways to manage stress better Actively manage your use of electronic devices and consumption of social media Find more time for things you enjoy such, such as outdoor and creative activities or learning a new skill Talk to someone you trust when you need to, whether a friend or your GP Have a laugh! What else helps you stay mentally well? #mentalhealth #selfcare #MHW2020 #MentalHealthWeek #EveryPersonEveryCommunity #SAMentalHealthWeek Mental Health Coalition of South Australia

17.01.2022 Have you or your partner recently given birth or just found out you are expecting? How are you going? Pregnancy & Birth can be a distressing and/or anxious time for parents and expecting parents.... PANDA have online resources at https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/checklists and a hotline on 1300 726 306 if you need to chat.

16.01.2022 Are you one of those people who puts off going to the doctor when they notice a funny skin spot, bump, lump or rash? Do you wait until you’re at death’s door before you book an appointment when you’re sick, and leave it months before you book in for regular screenings or tests? This year, why not make a promise to yourself that you’ll go to the doctor when you need to, and not just when you have to. ... Don’t spend weeks googling your symptoms and getting scary diagnoses and feeling worse. We have face to face appointments, telehealth and phone appointments available this week. Book online today. https://automedsystems.com.au//pear-tree-family-p/doctors/

16.01.2022 Clinpath have extended their hours at Pear Tree and you can now visit from 8.30-12.30 Monday through Saturday. They accept all pathology request forms.

16.01.2022 October Newsletter This months edition includes information about: our upcoming diabetes group program, changes to Asthma management guidelines, introducing you to Dr Cheryl Wilson & our changes to continuing TeleHealth. You can book an appointment online, through the AutoMed App or call us on 08 7228 5818

16.01.2022 How varied is your diet? Eating a varied diet from the 5 different food groups is important for nutritional needs, as each group contains different key nutrients to help the body run at its best! The bigger the slice the more we require from that group. If you have any nutritional concerns, call us on 08 7228 5818 or book an appointment online with your regular GP ... For further information about nutritional needs across age groups & recipes click link below https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/eating-well

13.01.2022 Have you noticed any changes to our appearance?! Chairs! Yes, green chairs! We are very excited to now have chairs out the front! You may wait out in the sunshine (weather permitting ) prior to your appointment, or outside for 15 minutes after immunisations! As with waiting in your car, your GP will want to phone you prior to your appointment, once you have spoken to them you can come on in .

13.01.2022 Do you have cold/flu symptoms? Fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhoea, loss of sense of smell/taste? If yes, get a test! There are various testing sites across Metropolitan Adelaide. The SA Pathology run drive-through centres do not require a form from your GP. For Clinpath & Australian Clinical Labs you will need a referral form from your GP. ... Let's keep up the testing, so we can continue to catch up!

13.01.2022 Has the rapid nature in which SA went from no local Covid cases for a long stretch to complete lockdown thrown you? It seems that people are either significantly overloaded (think working and kids at home) or unsure how to fill their time with options outside the house closed. We would encourage you to focus each day on trying to meet the basic needs to keep you well.... *Go outdoors on your property. Natural light improves mood and helps sleep *Eat regularly and stick to healthy food. It's easy to slip into comfort foods when you are feeling stressed or bored. *Maintain your regular sleep routine. Get up at the same time each day, avoid naps and go to bed around the same time each night *Exercise. You may not be able to leave the house but can focus on high Intensity workouts in your lounge, strengthening or stretching muscles you wouldn't usually use *Focus on something fun each day - this will lift your mood and reduce stress Here's some ideas from the staff at Pear Tree: Physical Activity: # Turn on your favourite music and start dancing #Yoga with Adrienne or PE with Joe on YouTube #Cosmic yoga for kids on YouTube #Fit On - free app with different levels of intensity, ages and health conditions #7 minute a day workout app #Exercises at Home from the Heart Foundation https://www.heartfoundation.org.au//exercises-to-do-at-home Feeling isolated? #Phone or facetime a friend #Contact a loved one Need time alone or with family #Baking #Reading ^Free online books from the local library network ^Free audiobooks #De-Cluttering #Podcasts #Puzzles #Board and Card Games Kids need entertaining #Tag team if there is another adult in the house #ABC listen app - free stories and auditory activities #Make Christmas cards #Hide soft toys in the garden/house and go on a jungle tour #Make puppets #String obstacle course #Hide and Seek #Treasure hunt #Board Games #Story Reading/drawing #Cubby house inside #Lego/Duplo #Family movie in the afternoon #Obstacle course #Craft from the recycling bin #Chalk art on the driveway #Disco #Musical statues Share your ideas on our Facebook page. Feel free to share this information with a friend who may benefit. If your mental health starts to suffer with the covid lockdown please contact us urgently on 7228 5818 or the Acute Crisis Intervention Line 13 14 65. To book an appointment with your doctor visit www.peartreefp.com.au

11.01.2022 Did you know there is a link between the foods you eat and the way you feel? While we all know that high fat and sugary foods can make us feel sluggish (& down!). There is evidence that a healthy diet can improve your mental health. Check out HeadSpace for further information and tips on healthy eating and mental health for young adults ... https://headspace.org.au/

11.01.2022 The way medicine information looks on your prescription from your doctor is changing. The change is part of an Australian Government initiative, and means most prescription medicines will be prescribed by their active ingredient rather than their brand name. https://www.nps.org.au//active-ingredient-prescribing-all-

11.01.2022 Not sure how long your child should stay home from childcare, preschool or school with an infectious illness? Check out the recommended minimum periods of exclusion: https://bit.ly/2VRuzvV These guidelines can also be applied to the general community and most workplaces.

11.01.2022 Eating disorders affect around 4% of Australia's overall population. Eating disorders are defined as a change in eating behaviours due to psychological reasons. Eating disorders are a serious condition that can impact every aspect of someone's life. The best thing you or they can do is talk to someone about it and get help. ReachOut Australia have excellent resources and useful tips for starting conversations, signs to look out for and general information around eating disor...ders. https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issu/eating-disorders If you want to speak to your GP about eating disorders, book an appointment online or give us a call on 08 7228 5818.

10.01.2022 Have you or your partner recently given birth or found out you are pregnant? Congratulations! Pregnancy, Birth & Baby is a free telephone helpline and online service that provides information and support throughout your pregnancy and the first 12 months of the baby's life. Call 1800 882 436 or visit the link below ... https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/support-for-parents

07.01.2022 Changes to Tele-Health at Pear Tree We will continue to offer Tele-Health as a means of GP care, however as of today, the 1st of October, all Tele-Health appointments will incur a practice fee with the scheduled rebate coming back to you. For all Tele-Health booked online, you will be asked to provide your card details for payment, for appointments booked via phone our friendly receptionists will take pre-payment. After your appointment all payments will be processed to m...edicare and your rebate will come back to you via your nominated bank account (usually within 2-48 hours). As with previous Tele-Health criteria to be eligible for the Medicare Rebate you MUST have seen a GP face-to-face in the clinic in the previous 12 months, exception of children under 12 months of age.

07.01.2022 Need a quick first aid refresher? There's an app for that! The Australian Red Cross have a first aid app for your phone It is free, and handy to have on hand for those bumps, minor cuts, sprains & the like! If you need to see or discuss your symptoms with your GP book online or give us a call on 08 7228 5818 ... https://www.redcross.org.au/get-i//first-aid/first-aid-app

07.01.2022 Did you see there was covid in the wastewater at Glenelg? Please get a covid test for ANY symptoms even if mild - runny nose, cough, fever, diarrhoea. Pear Tree Family Practice encourages you to wear a mask in the community.

06.01.2022 Did you know South Australian students in Year 8 and 10 are offered FREE vaccines through the SA Health School Immunisation Program? . Immunisation consent pa...cks will be going home to parents/carers of all Year 8 and 10 students very soon. . Please read the information contained in the packs before you give consent for your child to be vaccinated at school. . Even if you do not want your child to be vaccinated, please sign and return the form to indicate you do not consent. . Year 8 students will be vaccinated for: human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine Year 10 students will be vaccinated for: meningococcal B vaccine meningococcal ACWY vaccine For more information, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/schoolimmunisationprogram

05.01.2022 Pear Tree Pets Meet Jasper. This is Bridget's spoodle. He loves to play fetch and thinks he is a human Did you know that pets can help reduce blood pressure? Patting a dog, cat, or other animal can lower blood pressure and help you quickly feel calmer and less stressed.... You will learn more about our teams pets over the next few months and other fun facts. Tell us about your pets.

05.01.2022 Type 2 Diabetes, are you at risk? Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting normal insulin production within the pancreas which affects the sugar (glucose) levels in the blood and organs. Around 1.2 million Australians live with type 2 diabetes, there are lifestyle factors that heighten your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.... Want to find out if you are at risk? If you want to discuss symptoms or your risks book an Appt with your GP online or give us a call 08 7228 5818 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/risk-calculator

04.01.2022 October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month for stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy. Pear Tree want to recognise the grief of these families and the value of their babies’ lives. There are many community services helping to prevent still birth and assist families such as:... Angel Gowns https://www.angelgownsaustralia.org.au/ Still Aware https://stillaware.org/ Please feel that you can talk about your grief or mention your baby with us at any time.

03.01.2022 When did you last have your blood pressure (BP) checked? Hypertension is a silent killer that increases your risk of stroke, heart attacks and kidney disease. At a minimum it is recommended you should have your BP checked every 2 years after the age of 18. Book an appointment with your usual GP online or give us a call on 08 7228 5818

02.01.2022 This week is Dementia Action Week. Dementia is not a normal ageing process. It is estimated that 1.6 million Australians are currently living with a form of dementia. With 250 new cases diagnosed each day, dementia is Australia's 2nd highest leading cause of death. Dementia Australia have excellent online resources (see below), and if you've noticed any changes to your memory or are concerned you can book an appointment with your GP online or give us a call on 08 7228 5818

02.01.2022 There has been an increase in viral gastroenteritis (gastro) in childcare centres recently. Gastro is a common illness which can be more serious for young child...ren, older people and people with pre-existing conditions. Gastro is highly infectious, but you can help stop the spread by following these tips: Keep children at home while unwell. Children should not return to childcare until no diarrhoea or vomiting for 48 hours. Avoid preparing food for others for at least 24 hours if you have been sick. Wash hands with soap and running water. Wipe down surfaces. Seek medical advice if you are concerned or there are signs of dehydration, fever, severe abdominal pain or bloody diarrhoea. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3nfKC13

02.01.2022 This Week is Mental Health Week SA (October 10th-17th) 50% of Australians are likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, leaving 50% of us who will know someone living with a mental health issue. Mental Health Week is an opportunity to have conversations with your friends, family, and community about mental health and well-being. After-all, mental health is something every person has, and every person can face challenges withnot just those living with a... mental illness. This year’s Mental Health Week theme is Every person, every community, and we’re looking at ways we can all raise awareness, address stigma, and promote well-being. To join in the conversation. Visit www.mhcsa.org.au #MHW2020 #MentalHealthWeek #EveryPersonEveryCommunity #SAMentalHealthWeek @MHCoalitionSA

16.12.2021 Booster vaccinations are now available to all people aged 16 years and over. Book today https://automedsystems.com.au//pear-tree-family-p/doctors/

28.11.2021 Do you or someone you care about have a chronic health condition or take several regular medications every day? A Home Medication Review can help you to use your medications effectively and avoid any unwanted side effects you may have. This can help you and your GP get the most out of your medications and achieve your health goals. Ask your GP about a Home Medication Review at your next appointment to see if its right for you!