27 Jun 2018Newsletter June 2018
$1 from every consult at our clinic goes towards helping the villagers of Ghandruk get access to better health care. My husband and I met during a trek in Nepal in 2008, and this is something we still do together ten years on. It was amazing to be able to visit, see the improvements and […]
30 May 2018Newsletter May 2018
The colder weather has most definitely arrived! We have been very busy vaccinating many of you against the flu. We are out of private flu vaccines due to a very limited quantity being available this year. Supply of the government funded influenza vaccines has also been affected. We are grateful for your understanding and patience […]
25 Apr 2018Newsletter April 2018 – Influenza Vaccines
If you are one of the many people who have asked about flu vaccines, then hopefully this newsletter will answer some of your questions. The information is taken from experts in the field and will hopefully provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision this flu season. What is influenza? Influenza, […]
25 Feb 2018Newsletter February 2018
Well-being support, available when you need it. Professionally trained counsellors are available 24/7 to listen, support and encourage you to connect with others and improve your wellbeing. Call 1300 096 269 for support. Important update on Meningococcal Disease We have continued to see an increase in the number of Meningococcal cases over the past few […]
31 Jan 2018Newsletter January 2018
We hope you all had a relaxing break over the Christmas and New Year period. Most of us at Turn the Corner have had some time off, so we’re feeling refreshed and ready for what 2018 brings. Tamsin has seen a few cases of Glandular Fever recently. This virus commonly affects adolescents and young adults, […]
30 Nov 2017Newsletter November 2017
Turn the Corner has recently undergone accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary process which involves an extensive on-site review by a team of GP surveyors and Co-surveyors. We were evaluated on the the quality and safety of the practice environment, our systems and processes and patient care. We passed with flying colours and are proud to […]
31 Oct 2017Newsletter October 2017
You may have heard about the outbreak of Measles in of Melbourne recently. We tend to get small outbreaks most years and 2017 is proving to be no different. TWO Measles vaccines are required for long lasting protection, some people have only ever had one. If you were born after 1966 and are unsure if […]
30 Sep 2017Newsletter September 2017
We will be closing briefly in October while a new heating and cooling system is installed in the clinic. Unfortunately we are unable to have this done outside our usual hours so the clinic will be temporarily closed for the 10th and 11th of October. If there is demand we will provide extra appointments either […]
30 Aug 2017Newsletter August 2017
We have been inundated with patients presenting with the flu. The Royal Children’s Hospital has seen a 50% increase in the number of admissions this year caused by influenza. The only protection against the flu is vaccination and it’s better late than never… check supply though as some people have had difficulty in finding the […]
30 Jul 2017Newsletter Jul 2017 – National Diabetes Week
Feeling unwell? We are seeing a lot of people with coughs, colds and winter illnesses. Most of the time there is not a specific treatment especially if your symptoms are caused by a virus. Plenty of rest, nutritious food and fluids will help speed your recovery. Avoid being out and about when you are not […]