Mittagong Respiratory Clinic

20/04/2023

Dear Patients,

We continue to offer covid testing at our practice each weekday between 9am and 1pm. This can be bulk-billed if you have attended our centre in the past 12 months to see a doctor. If you have not then there is a charge of $70.

Here are some Frequently asked questions and answers:

Covid Testing Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 1pm

What services do you provide?
We Assess, Test and Diagnose Covid-19, Influenza and other Respiratory Conditions.

If I have symptoms, what do I do?
Please call the practice on 4872 3933 prior to attending. A telehealth consultation will be organised with one of our doctors. Please do not attend the centre until you have spoken with a doctor and the doctor has organised a referral.

Where is the COVID testing?
When entering the ground floor of the practice, there is an isolation room opposite the pharmacy. A nurse will be present to test you after a referral has been provided by one of our doctors.

Can you COVID test for overseas travelers?
No, we are unable to test patients who require a COVID test for overseas travel.

What happens if I have tested positive for COVID-19?
You will receive a text message directly from pathology. If you are positive please call the practice to arrange a further telehealth appointment with on of our doctors.

How long does it take to get my result?
Pathology will text you your result as soon as it has been processed. This is currently less than 24 hours.

Does testing cost anything?
We can bulk-bill for patients who have seen one of our doctors in the past 12 months. If you have not seen one of our doctors in the past 12 months the cost is $70.

27/02/2023

Today marks our final day at the Respiratory Clinic. We will close at 5pm. We would like to thank our doctors, nurses and admin staff who have worked tirelessly for the past 3 years, testing and treating thousands and thousands of patients. We have had days that we have tested and treated 5 patients and other days that we have treated over 600 patients, so it has definitely been a challenge, and our staff have always stepped up when required.

The commonwealth government has placed us on call to re-open should the need arise in future.

We will still conduct testing from an isolation area within the healthcare centre, but ask that all patients phone the healthcare centre on 4872 3933 to arrange a telehealth consultation with a doctor first (as the testing area will not always be staffed and will require an appointment). Please note: only patients that have attended the healthcare centre in the past 12 months are eligible for a telehealth consultation (medicare rules).

25/01/2023

Public Holiday Opening Hours
8am to 5pm
Thursday 26 January 2023
If you or someone you know has any respiratory symptoms or are currently positive to covid and require a face to face or phone consultation, please contact our respiratory clinic ✅

19/01/2023

Are you or someone you know experiencing respiratory symptoms? We provide free assessment and testing to any patient experiencing symptoms. This includes follow up Telehealth with a GP.

To make any appointment, go to https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mittagong-NSW-2575/mittagong-respiratory-clinic/doctors or call (02) 4800 9032

09/01/2023

Have cold and flu symptoms? It’s important to test for COVID-19 and stay at home and away from high-risk settings while you are unwell.

GP respiratory clinics are one way to access testing and advice for people with COVID-19 symptoms, and treatments for eligible patients.

Visit 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/coronavirus-covid-19-gp-respiratory-clinics to find a clinic and check appointment availability near you.

22/12/2022

15/12/2022

Our clinic is open everyday over the Christmas/New Year period, except for Christmas Day. Our hours remain 8am till 5pm.

Local covid cases are currently high, and we are caring for hundreds of patients who have been diagnosed with Covid-19.

Please note: Our clinic is not impacted by the change in PCR testing from 1 January, as with us, our patients have always consulted a GP.

On behalf of our doctors and nurses we would like to wish you all a Merry and a safe Christmas. Please remember that if you feel unwell or have symptoms stay home, and do not attend any gatherings.

15/12/2022

COVID-19 weekly update – Friday 16 December 2022

In the 7 days to 4pm Thursday 15 December:
- 40,695 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded: 16,614 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and 24,081 PCR tests.
- 74 lives lost

As at 4pm Thursday 15 December:
- 1,606 people with COVID-19 in hospital
- 37 people with COVID-19 in ICU

More info: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx

08/12/2022

COVID-19 weekly update – Friday 9 December 2022

In the 7 days to 4pm Thursday 8 December:
- 40,194 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded: 16,076 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and 24,118 PCR tests
- 48 lives lost

As at 4pm Thursday 8 December:
- 1,526 people with COVID-19 in hospital
- 40 people with COVID-19 in ICU

More info: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx

12/11/2022

We are open today and everyday from 8am until 5pm. A doctor is always on-site so we can refer for testing for all respiratory viruses(not just covid), and can provide medical certificates and treatment.
Please stay safe, test early when symptoms arise, and remember to wear a mask in crowded places where social distance is not possible.
Every patient that tests positive to covid with us will receive follow up care automatically (no need to phone us, we phone you).

06/11/2022

The next Covid wave is upon us. Please be patient with our doctors and staff over the next few weeks, as we will no doubt be affected by lots of our staff members falling ill.

Our Respiratory clinic is open seven days a week from 8am until 5pm, and is staffed by Doctors and Nurses who can provide diagnosis with all respiratory illnesses, medical certificates and treatments.

If you are due for your 3rd or 4th Covid vaccine dose we continue to offer appointments 7 days per week:
https://www.mittagonghealthcarecentre.com.au/

Masks continue to be mandatory inside our centre, and we thank you for your support and patience.

31/10/2022

We are open until 5pm today for anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms.

58 Bowral Road, Mittagong.

Phone (02) 4800 9032 or book online https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mittagong-NSW-2575/mittagong-respiratory-clinic/doctors

| Walk-ins Welcome |

14/10/2022

We are open everyday from 8am until 5pm including weekends and public holidays.

All patients that attend our clinic are tested for all respiratory viruses- not just covid. All patients are also seen by a doctor, who can provide medical certificates, treatment etc.

We also provide help over the phone to patients who are covid positive. This assistance is not just for our own patients, we assist patients from all over the state, particularly on weekends and public holidays when most practices are closed.

Appointments are not required for face to face consults- just present to the clinic. For assistance to those who are covid positive please phone us on 4800 9032.

05/09/2022

Today marks the start of Women’s Health Week. It is very important to have regular health checks 🌺

22/08/2022

Testing numbers have dropped considerably in the past week, however the percentage of positive tests has dramatically increased. 34% of patients testing yesterday were positive to covid.
Please do not delay getting tested if you have symptoms. Over the weekend we had a number of very sick patients who were not tested until day 5 of their symptoms which meant that they were too late for treatment.
We continue to be open everyday from 8am to 5pm with a doctor always on-site to provide treatment/ certificates/ advice.

21/07/2022

Covid Numbers are rising across NSW, but also in the Southern Highlands. In recent days more than 30% of patients testing with us are positive for Covid-19. Please get tested as soon as possible after symptoms commence. We are seeing some vulnerable patients wait too long to be tested, which is effecting their treatment options and also spreading the virus.

We are open everyday from 8am until 5pm, and provide full follow up care to all those with positive results.

We also test for all respiratory illnesses, including Influenza A and B, RSV and Rhinovirus.