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Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Monday 13th March due to the Labour Day public holiday.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group (ATAGI) recommends all people aged 18 and over, who have not had either a Covid-19 vaccine or confirmed coronavirus case in the last six months, can receive their booster from the 20th February. Please read for more information.

Falls on the outstretched hand are common. A low impact fall on the hand in a young person without significant health conditions is unlikely to lead to any serious injury.

Please be advised that GIMG will be closed Thursday 26th January.

We are pleased to offer a new online Script Renewal & Re- Referral Request Service.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed for the following public holidays 22/23:

Grass pollen season brings an increase in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening.

Dear Patients, you may have received an SMS regarding our new booking system.

Glen Iris Medical Group currently has stock of Moderna bivalent vaccine available as a Covid -19 booster vaccine. Patients over 18 who have not had their 3rd dose are eligible, patients over 30 who have not had their 4th booster vaccine are eligible. This must be given 3 months or more since your last covid vaccination and/or 3 months or more since you were covid positive.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Tuesday 1st November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital
Stay well

We wish to advise from the 1st of November there will be a small fee increase at Glen Iris Medical Group. Our last fee increase was November 2021, and while we have tried very hard to maintain our current fee structure, significantly increased costs can no longer be absorbed.

We have all been grateful for the removal of COVID restrictions this year and are pleased to have welcomed back travel.

GIMG will be open on Thursday 22nd September from 9-12.30pm & closed Friday 23rd September.

There are so many different ways to ask, “are you OK?”
The most important thing is asking in a way that is comfortable for you both and lets them know you care and are there to support them.

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Glen Iris Medical Group welcomes Dr Satheesh Gabriel. Satheesh graduated from Pondicherry University, India in 2007. He has worked in various regional and rural hospitals around Victoria. Satheesh has a particular interest in all aspects of general practice, chronic disease management, preventative health, mental health, skin cancer and pain medicine.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be re-opening on Sundays from the 14th August.

The last couple of years has shown to be challenging times for students during the pandemic. Dr Jane Healy has been having the conversation and conducting talks to various schools in the area. Topics of conversation are primarily focused on VCE students and discussing various health topics.