Woodcroft Medical Centre

23/03/2026

It’s never too early – or too late – to look after your brain. 🧠

The actions you take today can help reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life. Mid-life (30s-50s) is a great time to make changes for healthy ageing.

There are simple actions that make a real difference, no matter your age:

🩺 regular health checks
🏃‍♀️ staying physically active
🧍‍♂️ maintaining a healthy weight
🚭 quitting smoking
🍺 cutting back on alcohol
🩸 managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Prioritise your wellbeing and take steps that support your brain for years to come.

To learn more about how to reduce your dementia risk and improve brain health, see the comments below. 👇

18/03/2026

Due to emergency SA Power works in our area, Woodcroft Medical Centre will be unable to have face to face consults today. We have a few appointments available over the phone and reception staff available to take your calls. Clinpath next door will have to be closed. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes but unfortunately the situation is out of our control.

If you require medical attention during our absence, please contact:
🩺Morphett Vale Medical Care After Hours Clinic - 8326 6999
🩺Morphett Vale Urgent Care Clinic - 8384 7977
🩺National Home Doctor Service - 13 74 25
🩺Medvisit Home Doctor Service 1300 373 347
🩺Health Direct Helpline 1800 022 222
🚑EMERGENCY - CALL 000

In the meantime, you can also book future appointments online:
https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/7404/woodcroft-medical-centre-woodcroft-5162/doctors

16/03/2026

Early detection matters.

👉 More than 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated when found early.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is helping eligible Australians get checked sooner with a simple, low-dose CT scan.

If you’re aged 50 to 70 and currently smoke or have recently quit, you may be eligible for a free scan.

Take the step today, talk to your healthcare provider.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

12/03/2026

🦠Flu season is fast approaching, it's time to book in your annual flu vaccine!🦠

Influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended every year for anyone 6 months of age and over, to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with the flu.
As strains of the flu virus can change from year to year, receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself.

Woodcroft Medical Centre is offering dedicated flu vaccine clinics for our patients starting Monday 13th April with bookings for these appointments open now.

In line with the National Immunisation Program (NIP) the following groups are eligible for free flu vaccines:
💉 6mths - under 5yrs (a needle-free option, FluMist (nasal spray), is available for children aged 2-5)
💉 65+ years
💉 Certain medical conditions (see SA Health website for accepted conditions)
**All other patients, a $20 private vaccination fee will apply.

Call reception on (08) 8322 2099 to book in your 2026 flu shot!

11/03/2026

Have you moved since your last bowel screening test?

Make sure your next bowel screening kit can find you. 🎯
If you’ve updated your address with Medicare or the National Cancer Screening Register, your kit will be sent to your new home.

If you haven’t received a kit:
✅update your address with Medicare today
✅request a kit by searching ‘free bowel test’.

It’s quick, it’s free — and it could save your life. 💙

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

09/03/2026

Woodcroft Medical Centre is happy to announce that Dr Kwan Chia, our accredited ADHD GP Diagnostician, now accepts referrals for diagnostic assessment for new and existing patients.

From March 2026 onward, accredited South Australian GPs can independently diagnose and manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for patients 8 years old or above.

The assessment and treatment of ADHD can involve controlled medications and requires careful monitoring. This information outlines expectations for safe, effective and collaborative care. It incorporates the outpatient assessment process and standard responsibilities for controlled medication use consistent with current best practice. It is important to note that undergoing assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis nor guarantee stimulant prescription. A diagnosis and medication recommendation requires meeting full diagnostic criteria and completing all investigations.

Please note: ALL assessments are privately billed with Medicare rebates available. NO Bulk Billing or concession discounts will apply for these appointments

All information regarding ADHD assessments and costs can be found on our website via the link below.
https://woodcroftmedicalcentre.com.au/services/adhd-diagnostic-assessment-clinic/

If you are interested in booking in for an ADHD assessment, please call reception on 8322 2099.

08/03/2026

REMINDER: We are closed today for the Australia Day public holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday 10th March!

In the meantime, you can book online via Automed:
https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/7404/woodcroft-medical-centre-woodcroft-5162/doctors

05/03/2026

Woodcroft Medical Centre will be closed for the Adelaide Cup long weekend. Closed Monday 9th March and back open Tuesday 10th March.

If you require medical assistance during this time, please contact:
🩺Morphett Vale Medical Care After Hours Clinic - 8326 6999
🩺Morphett Vale Urgent Care Clinic - 8384 7977
🩺National Home Doctor Service - 13 74 25
🩺Medvisit Home Doctor Service 1300 373 347
🩺Health Direct Helpline 1800 022 222
🚑EMERGENCY - CALL 000

We wish all of our patients a lovely and safe long weekend.

04/03/2026

Running low on your medications? Don't forget to book an appointment with your GP to renew your scripts!

When you require a repeat prescription, you will need to book an appointment with your GP. These appointments can be done as a Telehealth (phone call appointment) if you have been seen in the clinic within the last 12 months. Scripts can be left for collection, sent to your pharmacy or sent to your phone as an e-script.

Please be aware that certain scripts are not appropriate to be prescribed without a face to face consult.

NO scripts will be given without an appointment.

Thank you for your understanding!

03/03/2026

We are very excited to announce that we are now offering Acupuncture services in the clinic!

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain.

We are proud to have Dr Kwan Chia offering these services to patients, new and existing. On top of his medical degrees, Dr Chia also has a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and is a Registered Acupuncturist.

Conditions we offer acupuncture for are:
💉Lower back pain
💉Knee pain
💉Sprains
💉Osteoarthritis
💉Sciatica

Please note: Payment is required on the day of your appointment and Medicare rebates are available.

If you are looking to book an appointment for acupuncture, please call and discuss with reception on (08) 8322 2099.

02/03/2026

**UPDATED OPENING HOURS**

Has your GP requested a blood test? We are proud to be able to offer onsite pathology services, just next door to us provided by Clinpath Pathology.

Walk ins accepted for blood tests but appointments are required for specialised tests such as Glucose Tolerance Tests, ECGs, Holter Monitors and Helicobacter Tests.

📍1 Sir James Hardy Way, Woodcroft 5162
⏱️Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
⏱️Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm

To contact Clinpath Woodcroft please call (08) 8366 2000 or book online via their website
https://booking.clinpath.com.au/?locationCode=WOC&locationName=Woodcroft&businessId=8

01/03/2026