Latest News and Health Information

Pfizer Bookings – Current Patients Only
Pfizer Bookings can now be made online via our website https://glenirismg.com.au/pfizer-vaccination/

Pfizer for 12-59 year olds – Updated 6.9.21
Dear Patients,
We are delighted that so many people want to get vaccinated. The rollout of Pfizer into General Practice is happening slowly and as Government supply increases.

AstraZeneca Second Dose Update
The Victorian Department of Health has reviewed the timing of the second AstraZeneca dose.
You will now be able to get your second AstraZeneca dose at Victorian vaccination centres or GP clinics six weeks after your first dose.


COVID-19 vaccination – Patient resources for AstraZeneca
Information: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-information-on-covid-19-astrazeneca-vaccine

Practice Accreditation and Improvement Survey Report
We would like to thank our patients for participating in our patient survey for 2021.
Your feedback with help improve our services at the practice and will assist with accreditation taking place later this month.
For results please click on the link below
https://us3.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/edit?id=4298781

We welcome Dr Saul Cohen
We Welcome Dr Saul Cohen
Saul graduated from Stellenbosch University in South Africa in 1991. He spent 10 years in general practice in Napier, New Zealand where he gained his FRNZGP.

Latest Vaccine Rollout Announcement – as of 17/6/21
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GLEN IRIS MEDICAL GROUP IS CURRENTLY ONLY ADMINISTERING ASTRAZENECA FOR CURRENT PATIENTS. PLEASE CALL TO MAKE A BOOKING ON 9509 7633.

Covid-19 Testing for Alpine Travel – Melbourne Pathology
If your travelling to the snow it is recommended that all visitors have a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departing Melbourne and receive a negative test (children under 12 years not included) before arriving in the Alpine region.

Covid-19 Testing for International Travel
Melbourne Pathology performs Covid-19 testing to meet boarding and entry clearance requirements for international travel.

Dr Min Teo speaks about the importance of Men’s Health
Dr Min Teo speaks about the importance of Men’s Health.
All our doctors at Glen Iris Medical Group encourage regular health checks. We offer 45-49 year old & over 75 government subsidised health checks or general health checks for other age groups.

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics – for AstraZeneca
Have you been vaccinated yet?
Everyone over 50 years old is eligible to be vaccinated.


Covid-19 Vaccine Latest Update – May 2021
Glen Iris Medical Group has access to a small volume of vaccines and will be vaccinating our most at risk patients first.

We welcome RN Lesley Pugh & RN Tara Burrell
Lesley Pugh completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a Grad. Cert. in Nursing Practice and commenced work in general practice in 2001.

Want to know more about IUD’s? Hear from Dr Sumudu Cooray
Want to know more about IUD’s? Hear from Dr Sumudu Cooray
https://youtu.be/-z6M5vPLKSQ

Get Ready for Grass Pollen Season
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.

Changes to Telehealth Fees from 1st October 2020
GOOD NEWS!
Telehealth has been extended for another 6 months to March 2021.
We strongly support the choice for patients of telephone or video consultations as well as face to face consultations as we all continue to manage this pandemic.

Hear from Dr Jane Healy – A message to all VCE students
Hear from Dr Jane Healy – https://youtu.be/i4YvZDnZnWM

WE ARE OPEN – Friday 23rd October 2020
Thank You Day in Victoria – FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2020
We will be open from 9am – 12.30pm