Rainbow Health Medical Centre

23/06/2022

What is bulk billing?🤔

Bulk billing is a payment option under the Medicare system of universal health insurance in Australia and it can cover a prescribed range of health services as listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule

The health service provider is paid directly by the government using your Medicare card so you not only save money but time too!

So what does this mean for you?

✅Well it’s simple!

There is no need to pay for a medical consultation and we are committed to seeing you return to health with no additional fees😊

Find and book health appointments online, 24/7. View all available appointments in your local area and choose a time and place that suits you.

13/06/2022

Suffering from a Chronic Condition? Talk to us for a GP Management Plan👩‍⚕️

We can help people by providing an organised approach to care and assist in creating a plan of action which:

◻️ Identifies your health and care needs
◻️ Sets out the services to be provided by your GP
◻️ Lists the actions you can take to help manage your condition

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 6364 0300 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/mandurah/rainbow-health-mandurah/s60965

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

01/06/2022

Hey everyone! We are offering free flu shot for anyone who is 6 months and over between 1st and 30th June in line with the recent announcement from the State Government🙌

Just book an appointment using the link below to access your free flu shot😊👍

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu; people who get vaccinated are at lower risk of getting an infection than those who do not😊

The Australian Government recommends everyone from six months old wishing to protect themselves against the flu should get immunised.🤧

Book an appointment with us for more information.🙌

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

31/05/2022

How to check for moles:It's as easy as ABCDE😊

A ➡️Asymmetry - one half is unlike the other half
B ➡️Border - an irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.
C ➡️Colour - is varied from one area to another; has shades of tan, brown or black, or is sometimes white, red, or blue.
D ➡️Diameter - melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, but they can be smaller.
E ➡️Evolving - a mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or colour.

It’s important to check your skin every month for suspicious moles and report anything unusual to your GP🧑‍⚕️

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

28/05/2022

Hey everyone! We are administering flu shots for just $15 and also at no cost for children between 6 months and 5 years and people over 65👍

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu; people who get vaccinated are at lower risk of getting an infection than those who do not😊

The Australian Government recommends everyone from six months old wishing to protect themselves against the flu should get immunised.🤧

Book an appointment with us for more information.👩‍⚕️

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

25/05/2022

Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition caused by hypersensitivity and inflammation of the airways🤧🌻

Symptoms include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness and can vary in severity from person to person👩‍🔬

When asthma symptoms get significantly worse, it is known as an 'asthma attack'.

Call triple zero (000) to seek immediate help if you or someone else has severe symptoms of asthma.

Avoid these common triggers to reduce the risk of an asthma attack

🔹house dust mites
🔹animal fur
🔹pollen
🔹tobacco smoke
🔹cold air and chest infections

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 6364 0300 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/mandurah/rainbow-health-mandurah/s60965

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

18/05/2022

Did you know?🕷Redback spiders can control how much venom they administer.

A bite with no venom will have minimal symptoms but a venomous bite can be very painful and dangerous.

First aid for Redback Spider bite:

⛑️ Keep patient calm and monitor symptoms
⛑️ Apply an ice pack (such as a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to minimise pain and swelling
⛑️ If the casualty is a young child, a pregnant women or if symptoms are severe, seek emergency medical aid for anit-venom
⛑️ DO NOT use the Pressure Immobilisation Technique/a restrictive bandage

It is rarely serious for an adult - but can be life-threatening to a child or pregnant women.

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

11/05/2022

Here's 5 tips to help you stay mentally healthy:

☀️ Reach out and help others
☀️ See the funny side of life
☀️ Learn something new
☀️ Catch up with friends
☀️ Go for a walk

What's your top mental health tip? For further assistance you can always book an appointment with our GP🧑‍⚕️

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

09/05/2022

Here's 5 tips to help you stay mentally healthy:

☀️ Reach out and help others
☀️ See the funny side of life
☀️ Learn something new
☀️ Catch up with friends
☀️ Go for a walk

What's your top mental health tip? For further assistance you can always book an appointment with our GP🧑‍⚕️

07/05/2022

Happy Mother's day to all the beautiful mothers out there! 😄☀️🌸

Make sure you spoil your mum today! And mums, take a minute for yourself, not just today but also throughout the year 😊🌻

05/05/2022

DId you know you can use Medicare card to help pay for chiropractor, dietitian or midwife👩‍⚕️

For condition that have lasted or is predicted to last, for six months or longer, Medicare can assist under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.

Talk to our GP about a referral to Allied Health practitioners🙂

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 6364 0300 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/mandurah/rainbow-health-mandurah/s60965

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.

30/04/2022

🙌Hey everyone! Please don't forget to wear a mask when you visit our medical centre. 😷

As per Govt regulations masks are mandatory for everyone working and visiting health care facilities which includes medical centres.👩‍⚕️

Our appointments are available face to face and online and for more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 6364 0300 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/mandurah/rainbow-health-mandurah/s60965

Book an appointment online, If you are unable to attend your appointment, for any reason, please contact the surgery at least 1hr prior to your booking.