CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) update - 9th August 2020
(FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION, SEE OUR "NEWS" PAGE)
The current advice from NSW Health remains that all people with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection (runny nose, cough, OR sore throat), loss of sense of smell or taste, or unexplained fever, should still be tested for COVID-19.
SCMP is striving to keep our surgeries COVID-free, to enable us to continue clinical care of all of our patients. This means that a patient with any of the above symptoms SHOULD NOT be seen INSIDE the premises. We have facilities outside to attend to these patients. It is also very important that you advise our Reception staff of any travelling you have done outside of the Bega Valley in the 14 days prior to your attendance at our surgeries.
SERH is still running a drive-through COVID-19 Clinic from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week; call Southern NSW Help Line 1800 999 880 (Option 1) to book a test.
SCMP's Tathra Surgery is also still running a drop in, bulk-billed COVID-19 Clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9am - 9.30am for the next two weeks. This service is for patients that attend SCMP ONLY (for other patients, please contact your own GP Practice or COVID-19 Hotline for advice). Testing will be conducted outside in the gazebo. Results will be available the next day. Tests will cover COVID-19 and a range of other common respiratory viruses.
There are also self-collection kits available at the surgery if this is preferable to attending the clinic (an initial Telehealth consultation with one of the doctors at Tathra Surgery would be required prior to organise this).
If you have any questions or are wondering whether you should be tested, please call SCMP Bega Surgery on 64 922 555 or Tathra Surgery on 64 941 877 to book a bulk-billed Telehealth consultation with a doctor. If you are clinically worried you or your child is unwell, please call to book an appointment with a doctor.
The current advice from NSW Health remains that all people with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection (runny nose, cough, OR sore throat), loss of sense of smell or taste, or unexplained fever, should still be tested for COVID-19.
SCMP is striving to keep our surgeries COVID-free, to enable us to continue clinical care of all of our patients. This means that a patient with any of the above symptoms SHOULD NOT be seen INSIDE the premises. We have facilities outside to attend to these patients. It is also very important that you advise our Reception staff of any travelling you have done outside of the Bega Valley in the 14 days prior to your attendance at our surgeries.
SERH is still running a drive-through COVID-19 Clinic from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week; call Southern NSW Help Line 1800 999 880 (Option 1) to book a test.
SCMP's Tathra Surgery is also still running a drop in, bulk-billed COVID-19 Clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9am - 9.30am for the next two weeks. This service is for patients that attend SCMP ONLY (for other patients, please contact your own GP Practice or COVID-19 Hotline for advice). Testing will be conducted outside in the gazebo. Results will be available the next day. Tests will cover COVID-19 and a range of other common respiratory viruses.
There are also self-collection kits available at the surgery if this is preferable to attending the clinic (an initial Telehealth consultation with one of the doctors at Tathra Surgery would be required prior to organise this).
If you have any questions or are wondering whether you should be tested, please call SCMP Bega Surgery on 64 922 555 or Tathra Surgery on 64 941 877 to book a bulk-billed Telehealth consultation with a doctor. If you are clinically worried you or your child is unwell, please call to book an appointment with a doctor.
SOUTH COAST BUSHFIRE EMERGENCIES
(FOR ALL BUSHFIRE-RELATED UPDATES, SEE OUR "NEWS" PAGE)
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACCESS PROGRAM
If you have been significantly impacted by recent bushfires, our psychologist Jocelyn France is available to support you. You may be eligible for Medicare benefits for up to 10 mental health treatment services. You do not need a GP referral or mental health treatment plan. Please get in touch with us at Bega Surgery on (02) 64 922 555 to book an appointment.
Please see the below three links to information from the Australian Government Department of Health for people affected by the bushfires:
1) Mental Health Support for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires
2) Emergency health management - bushfire information and support
3) Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACCESS PROGRAM
If you have been significantly impacted by recent bushfires, our psychologist Jocelyn France is available to support you. You may be eligible for Medicare benefits for up to 10 mental health treatment services. You do not need a GP referral or mental health treatment plan. Please get in touch with us at Bega Surgery on (02) 64 922 555 to book an appointment.
Please see the below three links to information from the Australian Government Department of Health for people affected by the bushfires:
1) Mental Health Support for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires
2) Emergency health management - bushfire information and support
3) Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
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Sapphire Coast Medical Practice is a traditional Family Medical Practice with a varied demographic of all ages, socioeconomic status and cultures.
We aim to provide complete family health care in a friendly, efficient, professional and confidential environment. All Medical, Nursing and Reception Staff and trainees strive to maintain this through their work at all times.
This Practice does not discriminate against or disadvantage patients in any aspect of access, examination or treatment. All staff provide all health care in a non-judgmental way.
All Doctors in our Practice strive to help our patients manage their own health problems with prevention, education, general advice and specific clinical care. We respect confidentiality at all times and understand our patient's rights to accept our advice and treatment, or not act on this advice.
Our Practice has been fully accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL).
Sapphire Coast Medical Practice adheres to the National Privacy Principles and a copy of our Privacy Policy Information is available at Reception. It is also available for download here.
We aim to provide complete family health care in a friendly, efficient, professional and confidential environment. All Medical, Nursing and Reception Staff and trainees strive to maintain this through their work at all times.
This Practice does not discriminate against or disadvantage patients in any aspect of access, examination or treatment. All staff provide all health care in a non-judgmental way.
All Doctors in our Practice strive to help our patients manage their own health problems with prevention, education, general advice and specific clinical care. We respect confidentiality at all times and understand our patient's rights to accept our advice and treatment, or not act on this advice.
Our Practice has been fully accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL).
Sapphire Coast Medical Practice adheres to the National Privacy Principles and a copy of our Privacy Policy Information is available at Reception. It is also available for download here.
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24 Church Street, BEGA
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78 Bega Street, TATHRA
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Sapphire Coast Medical Practice has two Practices linked by the Internet. One is located at Church Street in Bega, the other is located at Bega Street, Tathra. Our Doctors practise at both locations.
Our general hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (closed on NSW Public Holidays). Both surgeries will be closed on Monday 5th October 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday.
A translating service can be arranged for non-English speaking patients.
Our general hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (closed on NSW Public Holidays). Both surgeries will be closed on Monday 5th October 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday.
A translating service can be arranged for non-English speaking patients.
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