UniSA Health Medical Clinic, City West

12/04/2022

Book now for your UniSA funded Staff & Student flu vaccine.
www.unisamedical.com.au

18/12/2021

17/05/2021

Book now for your flu vaccine at the City East or City West Clinic

https://www.unisamedical.com.au/book-online-form/

Getting your flu vaccine each year before the peak flu season (June to September) provides the best protection.

⚠It usually takes up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide protection after you receive it.

FREE flu vaccines are available to eligible people in at-risk groups. If you are not eligible to get a free flu vaccine, visit a chemist, GP, or other immunisation provider.

ℹTo find out more visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu

05/04/2021

People who are not eligible for Medicare can still get the COVID-19 vaccine for free.

Those eligible in phase 1a and phase 1b can currently get the free vaccine at GP-led Respiratory Clinics, with no requirement for a Medicare card.

Bookings can be made online or over the phone:
▪Adelaide Central Vaccination Clinic
▪Reynella Respiratory Clinic
▪North Eastern Respiratory Clinic
▪Athelstone Respiratory Clinic

More options may be available in later stages of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

ℹ️Learn more about South Australia’s vaccine rollout: https://bit.ly/3rAON9L

14/03/2021

March is Endometriosis awareness month!

Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women.

Endometriosis is a disease in which the tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.

Symptoms are variable and can contribute to a delay in diagnosis.

Common symptoms include:
• Heavy periods or irregular bleeding
• Severe abdominal or pelvic pain before and during a period, when having s*x or going to the toilet
• Bladder and bowel problems
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Fertility problems
• Vaginal discomfort

For more information visit www.endometriosisaustralia.org

If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, book an appointment to see one of our friendly doctors at UniSA Health Medical Clinic. Phone 1300 172 996 or book online at www.unisamedical.com.au

Episode Eleven of Living with Endo is now available! 🎙

This week, to celebrate the start of this important month, Ellie Angel speaks to none other than the amazing author of some of our most favourite EndoBlog entries, Rachel Burke.

We are very thankful that Rachel sat down with us for this chat and we are so excited for you to hear this episode. Listen to 'Endometriosis Awareness Month: Is a painful period normal? With Rachel Burke' on your favourite podcast app now.

10/03/2021

Flu season is approaching and vaccination against the flu is now more important than ever!

Don’t miss out on a FREE flu vaccine for all UniSA staff & students! BOOK NOW to select a location and time that suits you.

To book an appointment for your flu vaccine with UniSA Health Medical Clinic, phone 1300 172 996 or book online at www.unisamedical.com.au

20/12/2020

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from UniSA Health Medical Clinic!

Please note that our CITY EAST clinic will be closed from Saturday 20/12/2020 to Sunday 03/01/2021 for the Christmas and New Year period, while our CITY WEST clinic will be open on the following dates only:

CITY WEST opening hours
Monday 21/12/2020 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 22/12/2020 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 23/12/2020 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 29/12/2020 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 30/12/2020 9am - 5pm
Thursday 31/12/2020 9am - 1pm
*Closed on all other dates not mentioned above, between Saturday 20/12/2020 to Sunday 03/01/2021

Please visit www.unisamedical.com.au to make an appointment online as our phone lines will not be open during the closure dates.

Both the CITY EAST and CITY WEST clinics will re-open for business as usual on Monday 04/01/2021

Beyond Blue is available on 1300 22 4636 to support your mental health during this time.

Please call the Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25 if you need medical attention during this time. Please call 000 for emergencies.

Have a happy and safe holiday break!

04/12/2020

Wearing a mask is now mandatory in health care settings.

Please come prepared to your appointment with your own mask.

Telehealth appointments can be booked online at www.unisamedical.com.au and all face to face appointments can be booked by calling 1300 172 996.

From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises.

All people includes:
▪️care providers
▪️patients
▪️clients
▪️residents
▪️administrative and other staff
▪️employees
▪️visitors
▪️students
▪️contractors
▪️any other person on the premises

❗️There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility.

The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

ℹ️To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use:
▪️Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh
▪️Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

😷Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

16/11/2020

During these uncertain times please continue seeing your doctor for existing conditions and regular health maintenance.

We are available for face to face and telehealth consults.

However, please note UniSA Health Medical Clinic will NOT be seeing patients with respiratory symtpoms (even if only mild), or COVID-19 symptoms.

Symptoms of COVID-19 can include: fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, loss of taste and shortness of breath.

To book an appointment with one of the doctors at UniSA Health Medical Clinic, phone 1300 172 996 or book online at www.unisamedical.com.au

⚠ COVID-19 Health Alert 16 November 2020 (11.00am)⚠

Please visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the latest COVID-19 health alerts.

SA Health is contacting everyone who was in the Emergency Department at Lyell McEwin Hospital between 5:30pm Friday 13 November and 4:00am Saturday 14 November who may have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

However, if you visited this location during this time, and have not been contacted by SA Health, you should self-quarantine immediately and call the SA COVID-19 Information line 1800 253 787.

ℹ ADVICE ℹ
If you visited any of the below locations duration the listed times, you do not need to self-quarantine but you should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms appear:

Bus 500 from Salisbury Bus Interchange
• Friday 13 November 6.30am – 7.40am
• Thursday 12 November 6.30am – 7.40am
• Wednesday 11 November 6.30am – 7.40am
• Tuesday 10 November 6.30am – 7.40am
• Monday 9 November 6.30am – 7.40am

Bus 502 from Internode Adelaide bus stop on Grenfell Street
• Friday 13 November 4.15pm – 5.30pm
• Thursday 12 November 4.30pm – 5.30pm
• Monday 9 November 10.30am – 11.30am

Bus (GA1/GA2/GA3) from bus stop near train station
• Tuesday 10 November 5.30pm – 6.30pm
• Saturday 7 November 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Bus 411 from Salisbury Bus Interchange
• Monday 9 November 11.30am – 11.45am

Salisbury Bus Interchange
• Monday 9 November 11.30am – 12.00pm

Elizabeth Shopping Centre
• Sunday 8 November 11.00am – 12.30pm

Harris Scarf, Elizabeth Shopping Centre
• Sunday 8 November 11.00am – 12.30pm

Hollywood Plaza Surgery
• Saturday 14 November 10.00am – 11.00am
• Friday 13 November 7.15am – 7.20am

Woolworths, Hollywood Plaza
• Saturday 14 November 10.00am – 11.00am
• Friday 13 November 10.00am – 12.00pm

The Aquadome,1 Crockerton Rd Elizabeth
• Saturday 14 November 11.00am – 1.30pm

Hungry Jacks, 321 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide
• Saturday 14 November 12.00am – 2.30am
• Friday 13 November 7.30pm – 12.00am

Mantra on Frome
• Friday 13 November 7.40am – 3.45pm
• Thursday 12 November 7.30am – 4.00pm

Salisbury City Fruit Bowl, Salisbury (location updated)
• Friday 13 November 10.00am – 10.15pm

Ekam Indian Groceries, Enfield Plaza
• Friday 13 November 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Parafield Plaza Supermarket
• Thursday 12 November 10.30am – 11.30am

To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

13/10/2020

Healthy U is all about keeping U healthy!

Invest in your health and wellbeing with a comprehensive health check that will provide information and support regarding your mental, physical, s*xual and preventative health.

Talk to one of our friendly doctors at UniSA Health Medical Clinic. Phone 1300 172 996 or book online at www.unisamedical.com.au