From Monday, 28 November 2016 our practice will increase fees for all services.
The Government have frozen Medicare rebates since 1 July 2014 and will not increase them until 1 July 2018, in effect, passing any fee increases onto the patient.
Reluctantly we will increase our fees for services from Monday, 28 November 2016.
If you have extenuating financial circumstances please discuss these with your Doctor.
Shingles
Shingles is the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Shingles is a common condition and the risk of shingles and related complications increases with age.
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Congratulations Sue!
A big congratulations to our very crafty receptionist Sue who recently entered some
of her fantastic work in the Gidgegannup Show and came away with three 1st prizes.
York Mother Gives Birth in Car Park
Sinead’s Ride to Conquer Cancer
Our amazing nurse Sinead will be doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer again this year.
In October over 2 days she will ride over 200km as part of the Woodside team.
The money she has raised will go to the Harry Perkins Research Institute for much needed medical research.
Sinead would like to say thank you to everyone who has donated so far, a fundraising tin is at the reception desk if you would still like to donate.
Whooping Cough
You may be aware that there has been an outbreak in the Darlington area.
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Farewell Dr Colin Broun
Dr Broun retired from General Practice on the 31st of March 2016.
Please find below a couple of links to local paper articles:
Medicare Cheques Stopping
From 1 July 2016, Medicare benefit cheques are stopping. This means patients/claimants will need to register your bank account with Medicare so your benefit can be paid directly into your bank account via EFT. [Read more…]
Flu Clinics
Glen Forrest Medical Centre is running flu clinics from the 12th April 2016.
To book your appointment Phone 9298 8555 and speak to one of our receptionists. [Read more…]
SMS Reminders
Glen Forrest Medical Centre is now sending secure mobile notifications
to tell you when you are due for repeat tests or to visit the clinic.
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