News

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 – https://youtu.be/i4YvZDnZnWM

Thank You Day in Victoria – FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2020
We will be open from 9am – 12.30pm

Sumudu grew up in the South East suburbs of Melbourne and graduated from Monash University in 2008. She completed her internship and residency at Monash Health including completion of a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – which allows her to offer her patients shared maternity care.

From the Doctor’s desk – by Dr Natalie Taft

“Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures” and we are certainly living through one of these times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our mental health is affected by changes in our social environment ,and no event in recent history has wrought havoc with our daily lives quite like COVID-19. Isolation and other restrictions may increase anxiety and stress as may worries about finances, employment and family. You can maintain your mental health with various online supports.

Please consult one of our doctors at GIMG if you need further mental health advice.

We would like to thank all our patients during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic for responding to the many changes to ensure staff and patient safety are being met at the highest level.

COVID19 TESTING SITES & WAIT TIMES
We encourage our patients to look on the Department of Health Vic website
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Dr Russell Bensky will be consulting in the clinic on Sundays from 8.30-12pm.

Patients can be seen face to face or via telephone consultation.

If you require an appointment please call reception to book.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Monday 8th June due to the Queen’s Birthday Holiday.

COVID-19 – up to date information and where to get tested. Please click on the link below:

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19

From all at Glen Iris Medical Group we are wishing that you and your family are all safe and well. 2020 has so far been a difficult year for everyone.

The bushfires brought the new year in, followed by hail storms, dust storms and now COVID-19. Our lives have changed and phrases such as social distancing and lockdown, are part of our vocabulary. Schools are now on-line, many now work from home and the roads are quiet.

Melbourne Pathology remains open for patients.

Please don’t delay any pathology requests as management of patient care continues.

Patients are screened at the door to make sure they are feeling well before entering the clinic.

The opening hours are:

Monday—Friday: 8.00am – 4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am – 12.00pm

Dear Patients

We currently have limited supply of over 65 and reasonable supply of under 65 flu vaccine, and are running regular clinics.
Demand for flu vaccines is much higher than normal years and supply is difficult to obtain and limited.
We are working hard to ensure everyone is protected for flu within the constraints of supply.

By Dr Lisa Prichard

We are thrilled to welcome Esther our new registered nurse to the practice.
Esther is an experienced practice nurse and over the years has obtained several additional qualifications to aid with the nursing services she can provide.

All our patients would be aware of the unprecedented demand for flu vaccine this year.

Practices all over Australia are struggling with demand and supply.

On a good note, however so far flu prevalence is very low. One sixth transmission compared to the same time last year, mostly due our strict social distancing measures.

Dr Lisa Prichard

In the interests of the sustainability of General Practice, the Federal Government is allowing practices to resume usual billing practices.

From Tuesday 7th April 2020, our original practice fees will apply.

Please be advised that we are still consulting on Sunday’s from 8.30am – 12pm.

Consultations will be by telephone however patients can be seen face to face if necessary.

If you require a Sunday appointment please call to book during the week.

If a patient requires an urgent Sunday on the day appointment, bookings can ONLY be made online.