Madison Park Family Medical Practice

04/02/2022

📱 QR code check-in requirements and the use of COVID SAfe Check-In has been removed from retail stores (including supermarkets), but you must still check in at locations that are defined public activities.

This is because of reduced evidence of transmission in retail environments, when compared with hospitality and fitness settings.

Data from COVID SAfe Check-In continues to be used to communicate directly with close contacts when required.

COVID SAfe Check-In has contributed significantly to the easing of restrictions so that we can keep doing the things we love.

Defined public activities include:
▪️ onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages (whether occurring in an indoor or outdoor area)
▪️ sport (including sports training), fitness or recreation activities
▪️ indoor public meetings
▪️ ceremonies
▪️ public assemblies
▪️ personal care services
▪️ public entertainment
▪️ recreational transport
▪️ nightclubs
▪️ licensed premises
▪️ casino or gaming area (within the meaning of the Gaming Machines Act 1992)
▪️ auctions and inspections of premises for the purpose of sale or rental of any property
▪️ driver instruction
▪️ health care, residential care, disability support or aged care services.

ℹ️ Find more information on COVID SAfe Check-In at www.sa.gov.au/checkin

03/02/2022

After School COVID Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 Year old kids.
Book now for tomorrow...

24/01/2022

02/12/2021

We have started administering Moderna COVID 19 vaccination at our practice. Please visit HotDoc or call to book an appointment.

26/11/2021

A big thank you to all those gave us a feedback on the survey conducted during the months of Jul - Aug 2021. We Listened to you and below are some improvement we are doing.

22/11/2021

We will be changing our patients checking process starting Tuesday the 23 November. This is a cautious step in adopting to living with COVID-19 with borders opening.

1. The clinic doors will be closed.
2. Call the reception as you arrive on site.
3. Doctors will call you and ask few questions and inform you whether they will have a face to face consult or a phone consult.

As a community we appreciate and Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe.

Madison Park FMP Managment

21/09/2021

New COVID-19 restrictions easing update

Restrictions easing from Thursday 23 September 2021:
💃 Dancing of up to 50 people can resume at private functions and private activities.
🍷 Stand up drinking can resume outside with 1 per 2 square metre density requirements.
More information will be available soon at www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities

20/09/2021

Pfizer eligibility fact sheet

12/09/2021

Roll up your sleeve and Get your COVID 19 vaccine today. Call now to book your vaccine: 0881825700

All ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines are safe ✅.

10/09/2021

Look who is Turning 50??? It’s our Lead Nurse and longest standing employee. Happy B day Marie. We value your 10 plus years of service to the community and our organisation. We wish you health, wealth and long life.

27/07/2021

Masks are an important measure to protect yourself and others. If a person wearing a mask is unknowingly infected with COVID-19, wearing a mask will reduce the chance of them passing the virus on to others.

😷 Please wear a mask whenever you can.

From tomorrow, masks will be mandatory under the Activities Direction for:
• Shared indoor public spaces
• Passenger transport services
• Health care services
• High risk settings
• Personal care services.

Masks will be required in schools for students in Year 8 and upwards, as well as teachers and other adult visitors.

Masks are strongly recommended to be worn in indoor workplaces, especially open plan offices, and in adult learning settings like university and TAFE.

You should also wear a mask when socialising with friends, family and colleagues – anyone from outside your household.

There are exceptions to these mandatory requirements, including:
• Where a person may have a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability, which makes wearing a face covering unsuitable, including persons with obstructed breathing, a serious skin condition of the face, an intellectual disability, a mental health condition or persons who have experienced trauma.
• For a person communicating with those who are deaf or hard of hearing and visibility of the mouth is essential for communication.
• For a person who wears hearing aids of a style that makes wearing masks difficult and where an alternative style of mask (with ties rather than ear loops) is not available.
• For people whose work or education means that wearing a face mask creates a risk to health and safety.
• Where the nature of the work or education means that clear enunciation (ie speech) or visibility of their mouth is essential. This includes teachers, lecturers, broadcasters or call centre staff.
• Where a person is working by themselves in an enclosed indoor space such as an office unless and until another person enters that space.
• When a person is consuming food, drink or medicine.
• In circumstances where removal of the mask is lawfully required for identification purposes.
• If the person is a child under 12 years of age.
• A mask can be removed by a customer or client if required for the service (e.g. lip waxing), provided it is only removed for the time taken to receive the service.
• Members of a bridal party do not need to wear masks during the ceremony (including photos).

ℹ Find out more about the rules and recommendations around wearing a mask visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

20/07/2021

Please be prepared for extended waiting times at testing sites. Consider taking water, snacks & any medications that you regularly take at specific intervals. Also consider medications such as insulin and inhalers if you have diabetes or asthma.

Link to list of testing sites below:
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/testing+and+tracing/covid-19+clinics+and+testing+centres/covid-19+clinics+and+testing+centres?finderTab=tab-2

16/07/2021

13/07/2021

12/07/2021

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Cancer Council’s Guides to Best Cancer Care offer information about bone and soft tissue sarcoma, so you know what to expect during each stage of treatment and beyond.

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to make sure you receive the best care at every step.

Read more at cancer.org.au/cancercareguides/sarcoma.

16/06/2021

Madison Park Family Medical is experiencing technical difficulties. Please call our sister clinic at Martins Road Family Medical on 08 8283 4411 if you require any assistance.

In case of an emergency call 000

11/06/2021

Astra-Zeneca vaccines available at Madison Park Family Medical Practice. Register your interest at our practice if you are 50 years or older.

11/06/2021

"I was 35 when I was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer. The primary tumour was in my sigmoid colon and had spread to over 50 percent of my liver.

I was only diagnosed by accident by my GP after I had been having abdominal issues after an operation to remove a cyst on my wrist.

I thought I just had an upset stomach due to the pain killers I had been taking. My doctor realised I had an inflamed liver and sent me for a CT scan. That is when they discovered the primary tumour and the tumours on my liver. I was alone in the doctor’s office when he told me. I can’t remember the rest of that day.

I had to wait over 6 weeks to get a colonoscopy as it was the Christmas and new year period. The wait was like living in hell.

In hindsight I should have been more aware of some symptoms that I had been experiencing. I had noticed blood in my stools but put that down to haemorrhoids as I had to have some surgically removed after my second child. I was very fatigued but put that down to being a working mother of two young children. I was not aware of bowel cancer symptoms so that thought had never crossed my mind.

After finally having a colonoscopy it was decided that I wasn’t able to have surgery so I was scheduled to start chemotherapy shortly after. My chemo port was inserted in the day of my 36th birthday.

The day before I was due to start chemo my bowel perforated. I was rushed into emergency surgery which is when I ended up with my ostomy bag. They removed the primary tumour too so I kind of felt that was a blessing in disguise. I felt better knowing part of ‘the monster’ had been removed from my body.

Since then I have had more than 50 rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Two and a half years later we just take one day at a time and be thankful that treatment is still working. I am thankful that treatment is tolerable, and I can live a relatively normal life. I will never take good health for granted.

My journey is far from over and I remain hopeful that there are still options available for me to beat this dreaded disease. I wish to raise awareness in the hope that others don’t have to face the same ordeal." ~ Rhiana

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Lump or swelling in your abdomen is

Symptoms need to be investigated to rule out bowel cancer as an underlying cause, no matter your age. Be an advocate for your own health as you know your body better than anyone.