2010 Flu vaccinationNOW AVAILABLE The 2010 influenza vaccination is now available. It will protect against 3 influenza strains (including H1N1 Swine flu) expected to be the biggest threat this season. If you have had an H1N1 immunisation the new vaccine can be given after 28 days. It is free for those 65+ and others who are at higher risk for influenza including pregnant women and those with diabetes, asthma and heart disease. Children can also be immunised and are at increased risk, especially if they are in contact with a lot of other children. 2009 was a bumper year for the flu and 2010 may well be the same so get in now and save yourself lost work days and time in bed! Ask us for more information. NOW RECRUITING: Doctors As many of you will have realised, we are getting increasingly busy at HFP and we are now recruiting new medical staff. We are looking for vocationally registered GPs with a keen interest in family medicine to join our team and help us ensure a high level of health care for our patients. Working hours are negotiable and remuneration generous. If you are suitably qualified, or know someone who might fit the bill, then please email CV and application to contactus@hfp.net.au and/or call us. TRAVEL VACCINATION Our practice now has an upgraded travel vaccination programme including: Yellow Fever vaccinations new Travel Booklets new MASTA Travel profiles new Other immunisations continue to be available in association with this and are stocked in our temperature-monitored fridges. PAEDIATRIC CLINICWe now run a dedicated paediatric clinic for 0-16 year olds. This clinic is by appointment on Monday mornings and will be staffed by HFP doctors and nurses. Introducing our newest doctor:
Individual doctors' session times are listed in the 'hours' page
Stanwell Park Family Practice Our Stanwell Park Branch has reopened in the new, purpose built premises at the same, well known location of Dr Annette Beaufils is available by appointment Medical files are fully computerised and securely linked with our Helensburgh practice to ensure complete continuity of your health information. For appointments phone: 42941055 or 42941955
hfp lifestyle is a purpose-made page for hfp patients detailing how to improve your lifestyle to decrease your health risks. It covers information on losing weight, exercising and eating healthily and provides more information on how to go about incorporating this into your every day life. To return to this main screen click on the hfp logo at the top left at any time. |
Our 2009 Christmas Parties were a great success. Thanks to everyone who came along. For photographic memories, see the web albums below. Kid's Christmas Party: click here
Seniors' Christmas Party photos. Click here.
2008 Kid's Christmas Party
2008 Seniors' Christmas Party
Whooping Cough Whooping cough is still present in the high numbers in the state, but local exposure has been decreasing. It infects people of all ages, not just children. Young infants, especially newborns are at significantly higher risk for complications. Immunisation is available free for parents & carers of newborns. Ask our staff for more details. If you or your children are not immunised against whooping cough you are at significant risk and immunisation is recommended. An information sheet on whooping cough can be found by clicking here. If you have symptoms of whooping cough AND have been exposed to someone with the infection you need to be assessed promptly. Please inform our staff if you have reason to think you have whooping cough so that infection control precautions can be made prior to your attending the surgery.
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