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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.

Glen Iris Medical Group is committed to providing continuing care to our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Novel Coronavirus

Please read the website below for updates and information on the Coronavirus.

If you feel you meet the criteria and could possibly have Coronavirus ring the Department of health number 1800 675 398

Melbourne Pathology will be closed the following days:

Saturday 11th April – Easter Saturday

Saturday 25th April – Anzac Day

The Clinic will be closed Sunday 12th April for Easter Sunday.

We will be open on Monday 27th January 2020 from 9am – 12.30pm