Virginia & Heritage Medical Centres in Virginia, South Australia, Australia | Medical and health

Virginia & Heritage Medical Centres

Locality: Virginia, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8380 9145

Address: Lot 1 Old Port Wakefield Road 5120 Virginia, SA, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 Updated version of What Should You Do... Please follow this guideline if you are unwell.

22.01.2022 Virginia & Heritage Medical Centres doctors and nurses work together to provide a wide range of services including Heart Health Check; Health Assessment for Ingenious Persons, 40-45 years old and over 75 years old; Chronic Disease Cares like Asthma Care and Diabetic Care. To find out more information, call us on (08) 8380 9145 (Virginia Medical Centre) or (08) 8520 2220 (Heritage Medical Centre)

21.01.2022 It is very important for patients to continue looking after their general health during this critical time, particularly those with chronic health conditions. It is important for patients with Chronic Health Conditions to have a GP Management Plan in place and to have it reviewed which will help to manage such conditions. Care Plans can now be done via a Telehealth Consultations. Stay home, stay healthy and stay connected during this time.... For more information, please call us at Virginia Medical Centre (8380 9145) & Heritage Medical Centre (8520 2220).

21.01.2022 Do you know that Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world and the rate is increasing? As part of our overall preventive strategies, we offer dedicated skin checks for patients who would like to be screened for skin cancer. For more information, please contact our reception on (08) 8380 9145 (Virginia Medical Centre) or (08) 8520 2220 (Heritage Medical Centre)

16.01.2022 Older adults are susceptible to increasing risk of infection. Here are some advice for you to stay fit and healthy.

15.01.2022 Everyone must practise SOCIAL DISTANCING to slow the spread of COVID-19! For more information and latest advice visit: https://www.health.gov.au//social-distancing-for-coronavir

14.01.2022 Coronavirus advice Novel coronavirus is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms range from a mild cough to pneumonia. Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly. There is no treatment. There is evidence that it spreads from person to person, so good hygiene can prevent infection. In line with national advice, SA Health has recommended that you need to isolate yourself for 14 days from the last date of exposure for the following groups of... people is a must: anyone traveled from Hubei Province anyone return from mainland China on or after 1 February 2020 anyone has close contact with a confirmed case of novel Coronavirus, anyone being specifically tested for Novel Coronavirus whilst awaiting results. Symptoms may include cough, trouble breathing, fatigue, sore throat, or fever. If you have traveled to mainland China or have been in contact with any confirmed novel Coronavirus cases in the past 14 days AND are experiencing the symptoms above: Make an appointment to see your doctor. Call the doctor first to let them know your travel history so they can prepare for your visit. If you are very sick, go to a hospital. Call the hospital first to let them know your travel history so they can prepare for your visit. Call 000 if you need urgent medical help. For more information and latest advice visit: Department of Health: http://www.health.gov.au/health/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov SA Health: http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/novelcoronavirus See more

13.01.2022 Flu vaccine now available at Virginia & Heritage Medical Centre! As part of the 2020 Annual Influenza Program free flu vaccination is available for people who are at greater risk of disease and developing complications if they get the flu. The free flu vaccine is available for:... -all pregnant women (any trimester) -people six months of age or older with underlying chronic medical conditions -all children aged six months to less than five years of age -all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over -all people aged 65 years and over -State Funded Influenza Program for people who are homeless For more information, visit https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//2019+influenza+immunisatio

11.01.2022 I am not well. What should I do?

08.01.2022 Virginia & Heritage Medical Centres welcome new patients! Visit our newly established website and book an appointment online. www.virginiamedicalcentre.com.au

08.01.2022 Not sure you have Covid-19? Here are the symptoms for Covid-19, Cold & Flu.

04.01.2022 The novel coronavirus is most likely spread from person to person through: close contact with an infectious person contact with droplets from an infected persons cough or sneeze touching objects or surfaces (like doorknobs or tables) ... that have cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face How to help stop the spread of coronavirus? Everyone should practice good hygiene to protect against infections. washing your hands often with soap and water using a tissue and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze avoiding close contact with others, such as touching Surgical masks in the community are only helpful in preventing people who have coronavirus disease from spreading it to others. If you are well, you do not need to wear a surgical mask as there is little evidence supporting the widespread use of surgical masks in healthy people to prevent transmission in public. If you are in home isolation, you should not leave your home unless you need urgent medical care.

01.01.2022 To prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) to our vulnerable patient and to put the health/safety of all staff and local community which we served as a priority, we are moving into phone consultation (TELEHEALTH). Our doctors will call the patient and consult over the phone first. If the doctor determines you require further assessment, they will let you know during the phone consult and a face to face appointment will then be made on the same day or the next available appointment dependent on the urgency of the matter. Please call us at 8380 9145 (Virginia Medical Centre) or 8520 2220 (Heritage Medical Centre) for more information. https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-whole-of-population-te