Victoria Road Medical Clinic

23/12/2021

14/09/2021

We are now offering Pfizer vaccinations for everyone, including 12 to 15 year olds and people aged over 60.

Please note that any persons who have had their first dose of AstraZeneca will be able to access their second AstraZeneca dose at the practice also.

To book in your vaccination, please call the practice on 08 8842 1000.

30/11/2020

In accordance with SA Health directions coming into effect at 12:01 am Tuesday 1 December, any person attending health services must wear a single use surgical mask and provide details for COVID contract tracing.

If anyone is required to attend Victoria Road Medical Clinic, please bring your own single use surgical mask and attend individually. Carers will be permitted where required.

Please note that cloth masks are not acceptable.

Face to face consultations will be available, however we highly recommend booking a telehealth consultation where practicable.

18/11/2020

In response to the current COVID-19 situation in South Australia, Victoria Road Medical Clinic is implementing measures to stop the spread and ensure the safety of our community.

Bulk-billed telehealth consultations are available to all patients and are highly recommended. However, we will be offering face-to-face consultations where appropriate.

Please note that face masks will be mandatory for all patients and visitors attending Victoria Road Medical Clinic.

Anyone with a fever, flu-like symptoms (such as coughing, sore throat or fatigue) or shortness of breath are advised to book a telehealth consultation.

Please review the SA Health website to determine if you are required to quarantine.

Read about contact tracing and current COVID-19 contact tracing alerts and locations in South Australia.

01/06/2020

Despite coping with COVID-19 we all need to maintain our regular health checks. Bowel Cancer
Awareness Month is a timely reminder for us all to be aware of any changes and especially for those aged
50 to 75 to screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test at home. Around one in 23 Australians will
develop bowel cancer during their lifetime – one of the world’s highest rates. The good news is that if
found early 9 out of 10 cases of bowel cancer can be successfully treated.
If you’re aged between 50 and 75 use your free, simple test at home. If you have any concerns talk to
your GP or call the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Infoline: 1800 118 868 Monday to Friday,
8.30am to 5.00pm. Let’s keep ourselves healthy through COVID-19 and beyond.

30/04/2020

Victoria Road Medical Clinic now accepts online bookings using HotDoc for face to face and telehealth consultations. Please note, we are no longer using Health Engine for online bookings.

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. fever, chills or symptoms of acute respiratory illness) please book a telehealth consultation.

26/04/2020

In response to COVID-19, the Federal Government has introduced additional temporary medicare items numbers for telehealth consultations.

Telehealth consultations may be suitable for repeat prescriptions and referrals, mental health support, chronic health care planning and general advice from your doctor to determine the appropriateness of face-to-face consultations. Scripts and referrals will be forwarded to a chemist or health provider of your choice.

We are taking every precaution to maintain safety during these unprecedented times. Following a telehealth consultation, patients with suspected COVID-19 symptoms will be referred to the GP led COVID-19 testing clinic (Mid North Respiratory Clinic) located at Clare Medical Centre.

22/04/2020

As part of a two week testing blitz (16 - 30 April 2020), testing requirements for COVID-19 have been expanded to include ANY person with a fever or chills (in the absence of an alternative illness that explains these symptoms) or an acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath).

Any patients with respiratory or any flu like symptoms are advised to telephone Victoria Road Medical Clinic on 8842 1000 to organise an appointment with one of our doctors.

To minimise the risk of person to person transmission, the initial assessment will be by telehealth. The doctor will also be able to access your health file to manage any other concerns you may have.

Any patients at high risk of a positive COVID-19 result will be referred to the Commonwealth Funded GP led COVID-19 testing clinic (Mid North Respiratory Clinic) at Clare Medical Centre.

19/04/2020

Thank you to our patients and the wider Clare and Gilbert Valley community for adhering to social distancing and hygiene suggestions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Whilst COVID-19 is in the forefront of everyone's minds, we encourage our patients to continue to manage other health needs, including chronic health conditions. We are taking every precaution to minimise any risk to our patients when attending Victoria Road Medical Clinic.

We are open Monday to Friday for face-to-face consultations, in addition to telehealth consults for any health concerns.