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THE AMIENS CLINIC WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 27TH JANUARY 2020 DUE TO THE AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
WE WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2020 AT 7:30AM.
IF YOU REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE PHONE 1800 022 222
OR ATTEND THE AFTER HOURS DOCTORS
252 MAIN ROAD, DERWENT PARK.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 000
Bushfire smoke is continuing to affect air quality in Tasmania, particularly in the South.
People with asthma or chronic health conditions are at more risk of health harm, so it’s important they follow their asthma or health plan and try to reduce the smoke they breathe.
Others at higher risk of health harms from breathing smoky air are those with heart or lung disease, diabetes, a previous stroke, older people, babies, young children, and pregnant women.
On smoky days everyone should try to:
• Stay indoors, close your doors and windows
• Check that your air conditioning is not bringing smoky outdoor air into your house
• Avoid exercise outdoors
• Go somewhere less smoky like a friend’s place, a library, or shopping centre
Importantly, anyone who becomes unwell should seek medical help.
For more information visit www.health.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke
Bushfire Smoke and Your Health | Public Health
The actions you take will depend on your age or your overall health. People at higher risk of health harms from breathing smoky air are:
Bushfire smoke affecting Tasmania
Heavy smoke from Victorian bushfires is causing very poor air quality in Tasmania.
The air quality is worst in the northern and central regions of the state but is also affected in the south.
Very poor air quality poses a health risk, particularly to vulnerable people.
Those most at risk are people aged over 65 years, babies and young children, pregnant women, and those with heart or lung conditions, including asthma.
Even healthy people can experience short-term health effects in very poor air quality conditions.
A weather change forecast for the late morning and afternoon may shift the smoke from Victorian fires that is currently affecting Tasmania.
However, with bushfires burning around Tasmania, it will remain important to protect yourself from smoke.
The safest thing to do when it is very smoky is to stay indoors, and to avoid outdoor activities.
It important that people with asthma or other chronic conditions follow their health plan and try to reduce the smoke they breathe.
On smoky days everyone should try to:
• Stay indoors, close your doors and windows
• Set any air conditioning to recirculate the air
• Avoid exercise outdoors
• Go somewhere less smoky like a friend’s place, a library, or shopping centre
Importantly, anyone who becomes unwell should seek medical help.
For more information visit www.health.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke
HEAT HEALTH | It's going to be warm again tomorrow in parts of the state, so a quick reminder the Department Of Health and Human Services has prepared this guide to heat-related illnesses, and has more information available online.
Click here to download the resource: bit.ly/2tqpVJs
We will be closed on Wednesday 1st January 2020.
We will reopen at 7:30am on Thursday 2nd January.
If you require medical assistance and this clinic is closed, please phone 1800 022 222 or attend the After Hours Doctor at 252 Main Road DERWENT PARK.
Merry Christmas from the Doctors and staff of The Amiens Clinic.
We will be closed on 25th and 26th December and will be open on Friday 27th December
Merry Christmas. A awesome team and great doctor Dr Greg Pitt. 🎅🏽
Merry Christmas
Amiens Clinic Opening Times
Tues 31st December 7:30am – 5pm
Wed 1st January CLOSED
Thu 2nd January 7:30am – 2:30pm
Fri 3rd January 7:30am – 4pm
Sat 4th January CLOSED
Sun 5th January CLOSED
Open as usual from Mon 6th Jan
If you require medical assistance and this clinic is closed, please phone 1800 022 222 or attend the After Hours Doctor at 252 Main Road DERWENT PARK.
ATTENTION DR WOJTEK'S PATIENTS:
From Monday 4th November, Dr Wojtek will no longer be taking open clinic appointments.
He will be available by appointment only until further notice.
If his appointments are fully booked, our staff will still make allowances to ensure patients with urgent medical matters and emergencies are still attended to on the day.
Our clinic is now extremely busy, leading to days where our doctors are fully booked, however our staff make allowances to ensure patient's with urgent medical matters and emergencies are still attended to.
On these days we can not adfit patients with non urgent issues (eg: check ups, travel vaccinations and medical assessments). These patient's will be offered the next available appointment with their doctor.
A situation that is not medically severe or life threatening is not an urgent matter.
Our staff are trained to triage patients and these adfit appointments are allocated at the clinic's discretion not the patient's.
If a patient phones the clinic with a medical emergency (eg: chest pain, severe breathing problems), our staff will offer to contact an ambulance and triage the patient to the Royal Hobart Hospital, as is the proper protocol.
If we can not offer you an appointment on the day, you may attend The After Hours Doctor at 252 Main Road Derwent Park after 6pm any weekday or after 12pm on weekends.
This is a policy of our clinic and we endeavor to accommodate all of our patients.
Any patient who refuses to adhere to the clinic's policies or shows disrespect to our staff will be asked to transfer their care to another clinic.
If you're a Tasmanian woman aged 40 years or older, you can get a free mammogram every two years.
Want to know more about what happens when you go to your screening? Read this great article from one of our BreastScreen Tasmania radiographers at www.health.tas.gov.au/cancerscreening/population_screening_and_cancer_prevention/publications_and...
Book your appointment today - call 13 20 50.
Hepatitis A Vaccine for at risk groups | Public Health
Free hepatitis A vaccine is currently available for Tasmanians who are at increased risk of getting the disease in Australia.
Every year, too many Tasmanians suffer unnecessary and often severe burns during the colder months – especially children between 13 and 24 months old.
Burns injuries can require scar management follow up for many years and further surgical scar revision.
Prevention is always better than cure, and by educating yourself and your loved ones you can help prevent burns.
For more tips visit www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/RHH/treatments_and_services/burns/patient_...
The Drug Education Network explains the basics of different drug types, and what you need to keep in mind to stay safe.
Please clinic the link below - there are also videos translated for those who speak English as a second Language
The Drug Education Network (DEN) works to prevent harm from drugs through education for healthier, inclusive and thriving communities. DEN has operated acros...
Wild Shellfish - Huon Region | Public Health
Toxic algal blooms (also known as harmful algal blooms or HABs) are present in the Huon region of Tasmania from Verona Sands to the town of South Port. High levels of algal toxins have been detected in shellfish from this region.
We will be closed on Thursday 25th of April due to the ANZAC day public holiday. We will reopen on Friday 26th April.
If you require medical assistance, phone 1800022222 or attend the after hours doctor at 252 Main Road DERWENT PARK
We will be closed from Friday 19th of April to Monday 22nd of April due to the Easter Break. We will reopen at 7:30am on Tuesday 23rd April.
If you require medical assistance, phone 1800022222 or attend the after hours doctor at 252 Main Road DERWENT PARK
INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
The following patients are eligible for Government funded influenza vaccinations:
1. ATSI patients over 6 months of age
2. Children aged between 3 years and 5 years old (must not yet have turned 5)
3. Patients aged 65 +
4. Pregnant Women
5. Patients the following conditions:
*Cardiac disease:
Cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure
*Chronic respiratory conditions:
Suppurative lung disease, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic emphysema
*Severe asthma defined as requiring frequent hospital visits and the use of multiple medications
*Other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow-up or hospitalisation in the previous year:
Diabetes mellitus, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, haemoglobulinopathies, impaired immunity (including drug induced immune impairment)
*Chronic neurological conditions that can compromise respiratory function:
Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, seizure disorder, other neurological conditions
*People with impaired immunity:
HIV infection, malignancy, chronic steroid use, asplenia or splenic dysfunction
*Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 6 months – 10 years.
Influenza vaccine is also strongly recommended, but not funded, for other groups of people.
Anthony Clifford
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Flu vaccination update:
The 2019 government funded flu vaccines should be available mid April (exact date TBA).
It is advisable that anyone offered a flu vaccination prior to April asks their provider if it is the 2019 strain.