Blair Athol Medical Clinic & Pharmacy

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Blair Athol Medical Clinic!

Please note our holiday trading hours below.

For bookings please book online or call our friendly reception staff on 83499292

In case of an emergency, please dial 000 or attend your nearest hospital.

We wish you all a safe and joyful holiday season!

We understand that Christmas can be difficult for some, and our thoughts are with those facing loss, hardship, or other challenges. We hope for moments of peace and comfort during this time.

15/10/2024

Today on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we honour the memory of babies who are no longer with us.

For those who experience miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a newborn, the emotional and physical effects of grief can be profound.

If you know someone who has experienced loss, help break the silence and the stigma, and let them know that you are thinking of them.

If you have experienced grief and loss or know someone who has, support is available.

Speak to your health professional or see the links in our comment below for more information.

02/09/2024

Hepatitis C can be tested for and there is treatment available. Untreated chronic liver infections can increase the risk of liver cancer.

Risk factors for Hepatitis C are
- people who inject drugs, or have injected drugs in the past;
- have been in prison;
- had a blood transfusion in Australia before February 1990, or more recently in another country;
- have a mother with hepatitis C infection;
- have a sexual partner with hepatitis C infection and are HIV positive;
- have had haemodialysis
- were born in, or have had medical procedures in a country with a high prevalence of hepatitis C;
- have had a tattoo or body piercing done by someone with poor infection control practices; or
have had other blood to blood contact with another person.

Please speak to your General Practitioner if any of the above risk factors have occurred any time in your life for a simple blood test referral.

This Sunday is World Hepatitis Day. 📅

In Australia more than 300,000 people are living with Hepatitis B or C. Many are unaware they are living with it, which is why testing is so important.

Did you know?
✔️Hepatitis B has effective treatment and a vaccine
✔️Hepatitis C has a cure and is preventable.

The Australian Government is committed to eliminating hepatitis B and hepatitis C as public health threats by 2030.

If you’re worried about signs and symptoms, check in with your health professional for advice on testing and treatment.

For more information visit 💻 https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hepatitis

08/08/2024

Due to the seasonal increase in illnesses, our reception staff numbers are low today. To avoid lengthy phone calls, we suggest using our online booking system where possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Book an online appointment with your preferred healthcare provider all over Australia. See up to date availability and book instantly.

04/08/2024

Dr. Jade Dutschke completed her last day at our clinic on Friday. We wish her all the best as she continues her GP training journey!

22/04/2024

We have had to make the difficult decision to close our Sundays, as we have no doctors who can work on this day. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

28/03/2024

25/03/2024

Today is Say Their Name Day 🤍

Today is Say Their Name Day - a day for everyone in our community to say the names of all the babies and children we have loved and lost. No matter the cause, no matter the age, we are here to say the names of your babies and children.

Join Fiona, Caitlyn and Paul and Pauline and all the others who will say the names of their little one's this year by downloading a sign, or commenting your little one's name on this post.

For families whose babies were not named you can include your baby's family name, a nickname used during pregnancy, a significant date or any symbol that is meaningful to you.

We are honoured to remember them with you.

💜Learn more saytheirname.org.au
💜Download a sign saytheirname.org.au/resources
💜Read our family stories saytheirname.org.au/stories

21/03/2024

It’s Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Week, which aims to promote prompt diagnosis and referral to effective treatment to reduce long term pain and disability. 🧒

Juvenile Arthritis is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects the joints, and sometimes the eyes and internal organs, in young people over a long period of time. Families often struggle with the challenges of receiving a diagnosis and living with Juvenile Arthritis. Let's help raise awareness of this condition and get our children running and playing with their friends again.



For more information visit 💻 https://www.jafa.org.au

06/03/2024

Syphilis is on the rise in South Australia.

Did you know that syphilis can be transmitted to a baby during pregnancy or birth?

Syphilis in pregnancy is very serious and can cause miscarriage, serious birth defects, or stillbirth.

Syphilis can be present without any symptoms, so it’s important for everyone to get tested at least once during pregnancy.

Ask your healthcare provider about getting tested.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3P9KwZQ

26/02/2024

Dr. Jade Dutschke is a General Practice Registrar who enjoys patients of all ages. She completed her degree through Adelaide University and has spent her hospital years at WCH, RAH, QEH and FMC.
In her spare time Jade enjoys camping and the great outdoors.