PIRIE Medical Centre in Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | Family medicine practice

PIRIE Medical Centre

Locality: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8633 2544

Address: 45 Gertrude Street 5540 Port Pirie, SA, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 Day 1 of 6 is almost over. Although this lockdown is only a ‘short’ stint (hopefully), it doesn’t mean someone won’t need assistance throughout this time. It’s important to reach out if you need support. We are not alone, but might feel like we’re alone - help is always available. Including from our team at Pirie Medical Centre (8633 2544). ... You’re not a burden, you’re important! Please reach out

20.01.2022 MASK UPDATE All people in health care settings must wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on th...e premises (with exceptions). Reusable cloth masks can now be accepted in some health care settings. Single-use surgical masks should be worn in some clinical environments. All people includes: care providers patients clients administrative and other staff employees visitors students contractors any other person on the premises There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings: A patient or client and/or a person providing care is not required to wear a mask if the wearing of a mask will hinder the provision of the relevant care and/or impact patient or client safety. Hospital inpatients are generally not expected to wear masks except when being transported through public spaces. A person receiving individual care in their own home is not expected to wear a mask. A person is not required to wear a mask if they have a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face, a disability or a mental health condition A person is not required to wear a mask in circumstances where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication, such as to enable communication by or with any person who is deaf or hard of hearing A patient or client under the age of 12 is not required to wear a mask A resident or live-in staff member of a residential care facility is not required to wear a mask, including in circumstances in which it is not possible to comply with the physical distancing principle. A person will be considered to be in the physical presence of another person if they are in the same room as that other person. Find more information and the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

20.01.2022 Christmas closure for 2020 Pirie medical centre will be closed for the following days over the Christmas/New Year period.. Thursday 24th Dec - 8.00am-5.30pm ... Friday 25th Dec - CLOSED Saturday 26th Dec - 8.30am-12.00pm Sunday 27th Dec - CLOSED Monday 28th Dec - CLOSED Tuesday 29th Dec - 8.00am-5.30pm Wednesday 30th - Dec 8.00am-5.30pm Thursday 31st Dec - 8.00am-5.30pm Friday 1st Jan - CLOSED Saturday 2nd Jan - 8.30am-12.00pm Sunday 3rd Jan - CLOSED Monday 4th Jan - resume as normal after the break from 8.00am-5.30pm. We wish all our patients and the community a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year. We know 2020 has been a somewhat unique and difficult year for us all but we thank you all for being so supportive with the constant rule changes from the government regarding Covid-19. This year has been very unpredictable and we’ve all worked together to achieve the safety of our community. We’ve all played a part in keeping everyone safe, despite the frustration. We thank you all and look forward to (hopefully) an easier year for everyone in 2021. Enjoy the holidays! From the team at PMC

18.01.2022 Get n Go Port Pirie.. We had Maha from Get n Go cater our dessert for our work show last night. Absolutely amazing - as always! All the staff thoroughly enjoy her food! Maha always delivers spectacular food for our shows, sometimes in a short time frame. ... If you haven’t tried the food from Get n Go, please send Maha a message and order today. Service 10/10 Time management 10/10 Food 10/10

17.01.2022 INPORTANT NOTICE FROM PMC!!!! As of tomorrow, any prearranged face to face appointments for the next 6 days (potentially longer) will ALL be by PHONE ONLY. No exceptions will be made for any reason. ... We are still able to consult with you if you need our help, we are here for you. By phone only. Our staff are working hard to call everyone to make these changes and reschedule appointments, so please be patient, we will call you in due time. This is due to the recent covid outbreak in SA and advice from the government. Thank you.

17.01.2022 #BREAKING A female student from Woodville High School has tested positive to COVID-19. Anyone who attended Woodville High School, 11 Actil Avenue St Clair, on M...onday 23 November 2020 must isolate immediately with all members of their household until further notice. Woodville High School will be closed tomorrow to undergo deep cleaning and to allow SA Health to conduct detailed contact tracing and risk assessment. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should present for testing as soon as possible. For more information and testing locations please visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covid2019 Further advice will be provided to all staff, students and their families/caregivers as soon as possible More to come. #9News

17.01.2022 Masks are mandatory as of midnight tonight!

14.01.2022 Following SA Health direction effective as of midnight tonight (Monday 30th November). ALL people are required to wear single use surgical masks when on healthcare sites. This includes all staff, GP’s, patients & family members of patients, not including children from 12 years and younger. Cloth masks are not acceptable, all masks must be surgical masks. ... To further ensure safety and minimise COVID risk please remain 1.5 distance away from others. IF IN DOUBT please phone for advice from reception prior. Thankyou for your help in assisting us with this new direction. Refer to SA Health website for further information.

12.01.2022 No mask, no entry.. surgical masks only!!

09.01.2022 The same thing goes for those having a COVID test. If you’re having a test, you MUST stay home until you receive a negative result. Imagine if you were positive Hoping you are all keeping cool & checking in on those vulnerable & the elderly! ... Stay safe!

07.01.2022 What a whirlwind of a couple of days! But nonetheless, here’s the updated restrictions allowed here in SA. Just to touch base on today’s hot weather and the few hot days coming over the week, please remember to be sun smart and check on the elderly/vulnerable

07.01.2022 If you have visited these areas, please stay home and get tested as soon as possible!

07.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other. We’ve worked together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and protect our community. Our Chief Public Health Officer, Professor N...icola Spurrier, reminds South Australians to keep up the good work to ensure we all have safe and happy holidays Thank you to everyone for playing your part to help stop the spread.

06.01.2022 Looking for masks? Head to our local council office

06.01.2022 As we head in to a 6 day strict lockdown with a further 8 days of unknown restrictions, our team here at Pirie Medical Centre would like to stress to you that we ARE here for you. As our Doctor’s, Nurse’s and Staff are deemed essential, We will continue to go to the office each day to keep things running to the absolute best of our ability. However, unfortunately no patients will be allowed on the premises. As per our previous post, for the next 6 days we will be consulting... ONLY by phone. We apologise if you have not yet been phoned to advise the change in your appointment if you have one booked over the next 6 days, our staff are working efficiently to do so and will be in touch in due course. Clinpath laboratories will be closed for the 6 days. If you have a medical emergency, please present to the emergency department. We realise this is a very frustrating time for everyone, it’s also very frustrating for our team. But nonetheless, we are in this together and we are here for you!

04.01.2022 If you’re able to head out of the house today, remember your essentials! Keys Wallet Water bottle (it’s hot today) ... Mask Also remember.. we are not stuck at home, we are safe at home!

03.01.2022 Medical Receptionist Traineeship Permanent Part-Time Position We are seeking a permanent part-time traineeship position to provide front desk reception and support to General Practitioners in a very busy working environment. We require an enthusiastic, reliable person with the flexibility to be rostered over a 5 day working week and to partake on a Saturday morning shift on a rotating basis. We are looking for a long-term employee to join our team. If you are a person who... enjoys helping our community, has the ability to understand the importance of showing compassion and empathy to our vulnerable patients and have the ability to strive to always make our patients/community feel welcome in friendly and caring manner, we invite you to apply for this position. Skills Required: This is a fast paced position which requires a person to take initiative, ability to multitask, strong communication skills, strong computer skills, and professional phone manner and to be able to work in a team environment. Application Instructions: Please forward your applications to: Att Mrs Kajani/Kirsten Pirie Medical Centre 45 Gertrude Street PORT PIRIE SA 5540 Applications close 31st December 2020