WELCOME to NOOSA GP

Noosa General Practice Celebrated 10 years at Weyba Road Noosaville

The staff wish to thank “Jim” for looking after our garden for the past 10 years.

Jim has brought in fresh Orchids every week to display at our reception and shared a wealth of knowledge to all with his gardening tips.  Thank you Jim, we love your Garden.

NEWS ALERTS:

2018 FLU VACCINE CLINIC

The Flu Vaccine is now available.

Did you know the “Flu Vaccine” is now recommended and FREE for children 6 month to <5 yrs, 65 yrs + and those with a chronic condition may also be eligible for the FREE flu Vaccine.

MY HEALTH RECORD:

Did you know that everyone now has a My Health Record?  If you wish to OPT – OUT you will need to do this before January 29, 2019.  Please click on this link for further information –  CLICK HERE

We will continue to register and upload patient Health Summaries with patient consent for the National digital health record system.

* Chronic Disease Management
* Better and quicker access to your health care providers
* Access anywhere – overseas, interstate, hospitals or just at home
* Children’s immunisation and health history in the palm of your hand
* Emergency situations – hospital medical staff have immediate access
* Patient control – with strong security you choose who sees what information by setting restrictions
* Privacy – we do not disclose your information to anyone else, unless required or permitted by law

For further information about My Health record and frequently asked question please click on this link – MY HEALTH RECORD FAQ

VACCINE UPDATE:

* NO JAB, NO PLAY (QLD)!!!
* Early childhood vaccines – Centrelink requirement for the NO JAB NO PLAY  (QLD) program
* Get your children up-to-date here at Noosa General Practice have a chat to your GP and our Registered Nurses.
* For more information; no jab, no play (Qld)
* Also see Factsheet
* Meningococcal ACYW is available free to 12 months old babies and 15 to 19 year olds. For more information, click here.
* If you are over 65 years of age we recommend the FREE ‘Pneumococcal vaccine’ available NOW!
* If you are over 70 years of age the FREE ‘Zostavax’ (protection against Shingles) is available NOW

DIABETIC RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR 40 – 45 YEAR OLDS

By taking a quiz – “The Diabetic Risk Assessment Tool” – you can find out if you are at a high risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for developing heart disease, stroke , kidney failure and blindness. By getting help early on, diabetes can be prevented. Read more about the Diabetes Risk Calculator.

ARE YOU 45-49 YEARS OLD?

If so, you are now eligible for a full medical check that’s covered by the Federal Government. It is particularly advisable to attend the surgery for a health assessment if you have any one of the following risk factors:

* family history of diabetes or heart disease or stroke or high blood pressure
* smoker
* overweight
* physical inactivity
* high blood pressure

This will involve a thorough health assessment and examinations. Recommendations will be given to help the patient prevent serious health problems in the future.

Please contact Noosa GP’s reception for a doctor’s appointment.

WOUND MANAGEMENT

We have highly qualified registered nurses who have a special interest in wound management.

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE

Noosa General Practice is now providing ‘Preventative Health Care Clinics’ for all age groups. Our registered nurse and your doctor will collaboratively work together with you towards your health needs which include;

* Travel Medicine – registered Yellow Fever provider
* Chronic Disease Management
* Diabetes
* Health Assessments
* Coordinated Veterans Care (CVC) Program