30 May 2019Newsletter May 2019- Introducing our Good on ya Clinic
We have seen a huge uptake on influenza vaccination this year which is great. If you have put off having your flu shot and still want one, contact us to check availability. Turn the Corner’s entrance has had a facelift. With the new look has also brought some changes to how you are checked in […]
13 Apr 2019Newsletter April 2019- Flu vaccines
Flu Vaccines If you are one of the many people who have asked about flu vaccines, then 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. If this […]
25 Mar 2019Newsletter March 2019 – Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome
Welcome to our new staff members, Rudo, Mike and Jill. Rudo and Mike join the administration team at the front desk and Jill is a welcome addition to our nursing team. Rudo came to Australia as an undergraduate 11 years ago. A mother of one who loves to study and cook, she has a strong […]
28 Feb 2019Newsletter February 2019 – Introducing Dr Imogen
With February having flown by this year, it feels like a long time ago that I was on a beach enjoying the sun. One of the things still on my to-do list is to get a skin check done. When did you last have yours? As a clinic we are doing more skin checks and […]
31 Jan 2019Newsletter January 2019 – Chickenpox
Just before we closed for Christmas we saw lots of young children with Chickenpox. We’ve put together some key information to keep you informed. Chickenpox, also known as Varicella is a highly contagious viral infection. It causes well defined small red spots which blister and can be both incredibly itchy and uncomfortable. People are usually […]
18 Dec 2018Newsletter December 2018 – Seasons Greetings
With Christmas fast approaching, everyone here at Turn the Corner would like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank-you to all our wonderful patients and their families. It’s been another busy year, with lots of new faces joining our team. We are all taking a short break over the Christmas period and look […]
11 Dec 2018Newsletter November 2018 – Antibiotic Awareness
Antibiotic resistance is a serious issue impacting us here in Australia, as well as elsewhere around the world. All of us have a part to play in reducing the inappropriate use of antibiotics and we hope that you can be part of the solution. We also understand how hard it is when you have a sick child and you are told […]
25 Oct 2018Newsletter October 2018 – Polio
Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea The following recommendations have been issued by the Department of Health: Australian residents planning to visit PNG for less than four weeks should be up to date with their polio vaccination. Australian residents travelling to PNG intending to stay for longer than four weeks should have a documented polio […]
25 Sep 2018Newsletter September 2018 – Cervical Screening
With the weather getting a bit warmer why not get out of the city and try to recreate this photo? It is taken from the top of the Lerderderg-track, about an hours drive from Melbourne. More ideas of great Victorian walks can be found at the Parks Victoria website or using the Parks Discovery app. From October […]
25 Aug 2018Newsletter August 2018 – My Health Record
In an earlier newsletter we shared some information about the changes that are happening to the My Health Record. Since then, new legislation has been announced which strengthens privacy provisions. One of the key changes prohibits police and government agencies access without consent unless a court order has been obtained. To read the full media release click […]