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South Side Medical Mackay Qld

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4957 4004

Address: 137 Shakespeare St 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 She’s back!!! Welcome back to Dr Kate Jackson. Kate will be available Monday to Friday for appointments.

25.01.2022 Please, if you have been to the northern beaches in NSW let us know so we can arrange an appointment for you in the green clinic if you are unwell. Alternatively there are testing facilities available, and we can arrange testing over the phone for you. This will ensure our staff remain protected and can continue to look after you. Thank you for your co-operation.

25.01.2022 What an amazing crew we have at South Side Medical. We have had a very interesting year and tried our best to keep everyone safe. Thank you to all our wonderful patients who have helped us do our job well and listened to our advice. We know it has been difficult at times but we all got through it together.. Another thing we accomplished this year is an absolute baby boom! We welcomed Rosealee to Dr Hilary, Frannie to Dr Scott and Ronnie to Alyce. We are looking forward to welcoming Tali and Shay’s babies in April and Ciara’s twins in January! That will make 4 twin mums in our practice! We wish you all a safe and healthy Christmas. We will remain open all the days of Christmas except the public holidays.

24.01.2022 Our Mackay Showgrounds COVID-19 drive-through testing clinic has moved to the Big Shed undercover area The new swab and go drive-through testing clinic h...as relocated and is still open 9am until 4pm, seven days a week. Entry is still via Milton St - follow the signs. When you arrive, we’ll take your details, do a screening for your symptoms and COVID-19 risk, and test you. Please stay in your car and turn off your engine when you arrive. Once you’ve been tested, you’ll need to go home and quarantine until you get your results. Don’t forget the other testing options available - the North Mackay Respiratory Clinic is available for testing and a comprehensive respiratory assessment. Testing is also available at GPs and at mobile clinics across North Queensland.

23.01.2022 Hi this is a friendly reminder to NOT present to the clinic if you are experiencing any of these symptoms listed below. It is very important that you phone us to check if you can attend in person. You will have noticed that we are now screening EVERYONE who enters the practice. Please answer these questions truthfully to protect our staff and other patients. We have so many options available for you to be cared for. It is essential that we all work together on this to ensure everyones safety. Thank you from the South Side Team.

23.01.2022 Important update. Please read carefully.

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas hamper this year. We were able to make a very much appreciated donation to the Mackay Women’s Service Christmas Drive.

21.01.2022 Are you or someone you know looking for a career in healthcare? We have an exciting opportunity to learn on the job, be part of our existing caring Admin team and complete a Certificate III in Medical Administration. We are looking for a caring, well spoken person with excellent time management and a strong work ethic. If you fit that description please see below for more details.... Applications close Monday 23rd November @ 5pm.

21.01.2022 Just a reminder to check your scripts etc as we will be closed from Friday 25th to Monday 28th. We will reopen on Tuesday 29th. Merry Christmas! And yes they are Christmas lights!

21.01.2022 Parents and carers are being urged to keep their children off social media, including Tik Tok, Twitter and Instagram, over the coming days because a distressing... video has been circulating. If your child has seen this video, here are some tips for talking to them about it. For more information see the link in comments. If your child has seen the video and you think they need help, reach out to Kids Helpline Official 1800 551 800, Headspace 1800 650 890 and Lifeline 13 11 14

20.01.2022 UPDATE! We now have working phones again ! Thank you for your patience We are having trouble with our phones and internet at present. If you need an urgent appointment please send us a private message in this page . We are hoping to have services restored ASAP. Alternatively you can email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Now that we have your attention! With the new cases in Queensland appearing we have to be extra vigilant in keeping everyone safe. We just wanted to give you a little refresher on the extra services we provide here. When booking an appointment, you will be asked the following questions. If you answer yes to any, you will need to be seen through our Green Clinic. We will not deny you an appointment, but we must determine the most suitable one for you.... We cannot risk our staff or other patients being exposed to any potential case of COVID-19. We ask that you are patient with our receptionists when answering the questions and at ALL times be honest. Have you travelled outside of Queensland in the past 14 days? Have you been in contact with anyone that is confirmed positive COVID-19? Have you visited any of the potential areas of infection in Brisbane in the last 14 days? Do you have any of the following symptoms: Fever over 38 Night sweats or chills Shortness of Breath or trouble breathing Cough, runny nose or sore throat Loss of smell taste or appetite Muscle or joint pain Diarrhea Nausea or vomiting TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS- BILLED DIRECTLY TO MEDICARE These can be either via phone or video link. At present we are not charging for these appointments. They are extremely useful in the following situations: Flu like symptoms that don’t need to be examined but need testing and advice. Particularly if you have travelled or been in contact with someone that has. Parents with young children under 12 months or pregnant women Over 70 years old At risk due to a chronic disease or other illness that would place you at higher risk if you contracted Covid-19 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50 years old. Repeat scripts Are required to self-isolate PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE BEEN SEEN FACE TO FACE AT THIS PRACTICE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS TO QUALIFY FOR TELEHEALTH. GREEN CLINIC PRIVATELY BILLED If you need to be physically examined for any matter we have a designated and safe clinic for you. This clinic is separate to the main practice and you will be seen by a GP in full Personal Protective Equipment eg Gown, gloves, mask, goggles/visor. Following completion of your appointment your invoice will be emailed to you for payment. We take every precaution to ensure our staff are safe and you are treated respectfully. We can order COVID testing and other pathology for you. Guardian pharmacy next door can also prepare any medications required whilst you wait to save you having to enter their premises. This clinic has been in operation since March is working very effectively for our patients. Thank you for supporting our practice in these interesting times and for helping us to keep everyone safe. All other appointments including immunisations, Chronic Disease Management, Skin cancer management, Health Assessments will continue as normal for now.

19.01.2022 For anyone requiring urgent Covid-19 testing please see locations available this weekend.

19.01.2022 Please note if you have been to this location at this time, call us and we can assist you. DO NOT COME IN TO THE PRACTICE. We will make the necessary arrangements for you via telephone. Thank you for helping to keep us all safe.

16.01.2022 If anyone can help out with donations, please do.

15.01.2022 We are closed today Friday 14th August for the Mackay Show Holiday.We are closed today Friday 14th August for the Mackay Show Holiday.

15.01.2022 Please, if you have been To Adelaide in the last 14 days, let us know so we can organise a safe way for you to be seen.

10.01.2022 The COVID-19 drive through clinic is open at the Mackay Showgrounds today (Sunday 3 January) from 11am to 4pm. Anyone who has been in Victoria on or since 21 De...cember should organise a COVID-19 test and quarantine at home or at your accommodation until you receive a negative result. If you are unclear about whether you require testing please call our COVID-19 hotline on 4885 5666 from 8am to 4pm. If you live outside Mackay in our hospital and health service your testing options today are: Bowen and Moranbah Vanguard Health from 10am to 2pm. Appointments are essential on 1800 980 574. Your local emergency department

09.01.2022 Important changes to Telehealth consultations. Since March our practice has been able to provide our patients with bulk billed Telehealth consultations. The Government has now changed the rules on billing for these consultations and it is no longer viable to continue to bulk bill these visits. Effective the 1st October, Telehealth consultations will no longer be bulk billed. Standard consultations will be payable and you will receive your usual rebate from Medicare.... The usual discounts will still apply eg Age pensioners, children 10 years and under, DVA. Please note, payment will be required at time of consultation and Medicare rebates will be processed back to your account. Thank you for your support and understanding and we look forward to providing you with your healthcare needs into the future.

09.01.2022 Today at 11.00am we will pause for one minute and remember our treasured veterans. #remembranceday #lestweforget

08.01.2022 Health Check Week 2020 is here! Join more than 200,000 Queenslanders who have done the quick and easy online health check to find out how their health is tracking, and find out if the free, My health for life program can help you too. https://bit.ly/2RQ97ok Don't forget to list South Side Medical Mackay as your organisation !

07.01.2022 You know we love to support a good cause! We have received our collection box to raise much needed funds for Mackay Animal Rescue Society. They do such an incredible job of rescuing and rehoming kittens, cats, puppies and dogs. If you can spare any cash to help them out with purchasing food for the animals, please pop some into the box located on Front reception.

07.01.2022 Updated information: From 1am Monday 4 January, anyone who has been in Victoria on or since 21 December will be restricted from entering vulnerable facilities, ...including aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation and correctional facilities. While Queensland’s borders remain unchanged, anyone currently in Queensland who has been in Victoria on or since 21 December should get tested immediately and quarantine at home or their accommodation until they receive a negative result. We are closely monitoring the situation in New South Wales and Victoria and urge Queenslanders to reconsider non-essential travel to these states as it is an evolving situation. If you do decide to go to Victoria or New South Wales, you need to be aware of the potential consequences, such as border changes and not making it home to Queensland before hotel quarantine is imposed. If you’re already in Victoria or New South Wales, consider coming home. Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 updates here: https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19

06.01.2022 Have your done your 5 minute health check yet? How did you go? Only two days left! And all participants go into a draw to win a prize!

06.01.2022 There has been a case of meningococcal sepsis in a child in Mackay. As a precaution people who had close, prolonged contact with the child have been treated wit...h antibiotics in case they are carrying the same germ and could pass it on to other people. The risk to other members of the community is very low. A person sick with a meningococcal infection does not easily spread the germ to others. The bacteria is found in the nose and throat of up to 10% of people and sometimes these healthy carriers may pass it on to others by coughing or sneezing. It is not known why these common germs sometimes cause a serious disease. Although the chance of further cases is very low, you should be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease. These may include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, vomiting, drowsiness and a red or purple rash that may look like tiny bruises in the skin. If a person becomes sick with these symptoms you should take them to a doctor immediately (day or night). Some types of meningococcal infection are prevented by immunisation we currently routinely give Meningococcal ACWY vaccination to one year olds, and a vaccination for Meningococcal type B is also available. A fact sheet about meningococcal disease is also available at http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au//95/Meningococcal-Dise

06.01.2022 Public Health Alert: Brisbane The Queensland Government is asking the Brisbane community to monitor their health and get tested following the identificati...on of a positive case in a quarantine hotel employee. The patient was unknowingly infectious from 2 January 2021 and tested positive for COVID-19 on 6 January 2021. Early information on the patient's movements is available below. Those who have been to these locations during these time periods, regardless of whether they have symptoms, are asked to come forward for testing and isolate until they receive their results. Critically, even if a negative test result is received, people are asked to continue to monitor for symptoms and get retested if necessary. Saturday 2 January - 7am - Train from Altandi station to Roma street Saturday 2 January - 4pm - Train from Central Station to Altandi station Sunday 3 January - 11am -12pm - Woolworths, Calamvale North Tuesday 5 January - 7.30am - 8am - Coles, Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Tuesday 5 January - 8am - 8.15am - Nextra Newsagent Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town Further contact tracing details will be released to the public from Queensland Health as more information becomes available. For anyone with concerns or is unsure if they need to get tested or isolate, please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location https://qld.health/TestLocator The list of contact tracing locations is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/covid-19/contact-tracing

05.01.2022 TODAY, our phone lines and doors will be closed for one hour from 12 - 1pm to enable our staff to have a brief Xmas lunch together. Please call or visit before and after these times as we don’t often get to have a break together like this

04.01.2022 The Christmas fun has begun!

04.01.2022 The drive through COVID-19 testing clinic at the Mackay Showgrounds will be closed this weekend Anyone requiring routine testing this weekend is asked t...o call the COVID-19 hotline on 4885 5666 before presenting to Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department. The Showgrounds clinic will re-open 8am, Monday 23 November.

04.01.2022 Poor old Dr Rick is feeling a bit sad to be leaving us this week. He is heading back to the UK with his wife Jo. He is very confident that any of his remaining colleagues at South Side Medical will happily look after his patients. Thank you for your time here at our practice and best of luck back home. His last day will be tomorrow.

02.01.2022 Preparing for Xmas in case we are back in lockdown come December!

01.01.2022 The newest member of our South Side Crew - Rosealee Gorges being responsible and having her 4 month immunisations. Rosealee is the daughter of our Dr Hilary and her husband Jeremy.