Grand Pacific Health Centre - Nowra

Just a reminder that we're closed tomorrow!

Stay safe and we'll see you Friday 26th for our normal hours.

We've received this year's flu vaccines here at the centre!

Click the link below to book online:
https://www.gph.org.au/clinics/nowra/

🐰We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing long weekend this week!

Just a reminder that we'll be closed from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April.

We look forward to seeing you again from Tuesday 2 April onwards.

Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we strive to provide optimal support for you, your family, and friends.

We invite you to share your thoughts in our brief survey, designed to take only 5 minutes of your time. Your insights will contribute significantly to refining our services and ensuring we meet your expectations.

Please visit gphlinks.org/survey to complete the online survey.

All entries in our 2024 GPH Satisfaction Survey go into the draw to WIN a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+.

Thank you for helping us better serve you.

Christmas & New Year
Opening Hours

Saturday 23rd Dec CLOSED
Monday 25th Dec CLOSED
Tuesday 26th Dec CLOSED
Wednesday 27th Dec CLOSED
Thursday 28th Dec Open
Friday 29th Dec Open
Saturday 30th Dec CLOSED
Monday 1st Jan CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd Jan - Return to normal hours

Don't forget we are open on Saturday 29th September. Dr Daniel Calder on deck. Please give our wonderful receptionist Corinna a call to make an appointment on 02 4448 2255.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Grand Pacific Health Centre - Nowra will be closed this Saturday 9th September 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Dr Ben Anderson will be the doctor on this Saturday 6th May for our urgent care clinic. 8:30am to 12:15.
Weekend appointments are not bulk billed and out of pocket fees apply for all patients.

Flu vaccines are in!!

We will be closed for the Easter long weekend. Don't forget to check you have enough scripts!

Due to unexpected circumstances
our clinic will be closed Saturday April 1st 2023

Dr Claire Prentice will be on this Saturday 18th March for our Saturday Clinic!!
Our Saturday clinics run from 9am to 1pm.
There is no bulk billing available on weekends.
An out of pocket fee of up to $45 plus the Medicare rebate amount will be charged on the day.

Due to unexpected circumstances we will not be running our usual Saturday clinic 11th March 2023. We apologise for an inconvenience caused.

We are open for our Saturday Clinic 9am to 1:00pm
Dr Daniel Calder
No bulk billing available on weekends.

Dear valued patients,
As the year comes to a close and the holiday season approaches, the team at Grand Pacific Health Centre – Nowra would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust in us as your healthcare providers.
This year has presented unprecedented challenges, and we are so grateful to have been able to continue serving you and your families during these difficult times. We are deeply grateful for your cooperation in following COVID-19 protocols and for your understanding as we navigated the many changes and challenges of the past year.
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. May the coming year bring you health, happiness, and prosperity.
With warm wishes for a joyous holiday season,
The team at Grand Pacific Health Centre – Nowra

Christmas Opening Hours
Saturday 24th Dec - Closed
Monday 26th Dec - Closed
Tuesday 27th Dec - Closed
Wednesday 28th Dec - Closed
Thursday 29th Dec - OPEN

From Monday onwards credit card details are now required for booking telehealth appointments.

We will be closed this Saturday 24th of September due to staff shortages. We will reopen Monday 26th of September at 8am. We apologise for the inconvenience.

We are currently having issues with our phone system and cannot accept incoming calls. Our IT department is working hard to resolve this matter. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Grand Pacific Health Centre - Nowra will be closed this Saturday 30th July 2022.
Unfortunately due to a planned power outage our regular Saturday clinic will not be running.

As per NSW Health guidance, masks are required to be worn in our practice at all times to protect the safety of our patients and staff.

COVID-19 cases remain high across NSW, driven by the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. We are also seeing increasing flu cases.

Masks remain mandatory for all people over the age of 12 years in public hospitals, private health and residential aged care facilities.

We strongly recommend wearing masks in general practices and medical centres, disability care facilities, indoors and when you can’t physically distance.

Do not visit vulnerable people in high risk settings such as hospitals and aged care if you feel unwell. Get tested and stay home.

More info on face mask rules in NSW: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules/face-mask-rules

Help stop the flu in 2022!

Don't let the flu spread Visit health.nsw.gov.au

Do you know what you’re va**ng?

Ni****ne is found in many vapes and is very addictive with harmful effects on brain development.

The take-up of va**ng by young people is increasing. Research shows that 1 in 3 young people 16 – 24 years have vaped.

The ‘Do you know what you’re va**ng?’ campaign is aimed at young people aged 14-17 years who should not be va**ng or smoking.

Vapes are not safe.

Vapes can also contain the same harmful chemicals found in weedkiller, nail polish remover, bug spray and cleaning products.

Do you know what they’re va**ng?

Get the facts at www.health.nsw.gov.au/va**ng

Some great tips from medicine in motion if you or someone you know suffers from COPD

The role of exercise for COPD 🤔

What is COPD 💨
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and treatable disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction. It is associated with structural lung changes due to chronic inflammation from prolonged exposure to noxious particles or gases most commonly cigarette smoke. Chronic inflammation causes airway narrowing and decreased lung recoil. The disease often presents with symptoms of cough, dyspnea, and sputum production. Symptoms can range from being asymptomatic to respiratory failure.
 
What can exercise do for my COPD❓

Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, even if you have a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You might feel like it is not safe, or even possible to exercise, but the right amount and type of exercise has many benefits. Benefits include
-       Improve health and wellbeing
-       Maintain fitness
-       Reduce breathlessness
-       Improve your circulation and help the body better use oxygen
 
What type of exercise is generally good for people with COPD❓
 
1.     Aerobic exercise is good for your heart and lungs and allows you to use oxygen more efficiently. Walking, biking and swimming are great examples of aerobic exercise. Try and do this type of exercise for about half an hour a few times a week.
2.     Strengthening: Strengthening exercises for the upper body are especially helpful for people with COPD, as they help increase the strength of your respiratory muscles.

When shouldn’t I exercise or how do I know when I am working too har❓
You should stop if you are
-       Experiencing chest pain
-       Out of breath
-       Feel nauseated
-       If you have a fever or infection
 
How often should I exercise
You should aim for 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week or 30 min a day. This can be split up throughout the day e.g., 3 x 10-minute bouts. Lastly, 2-3x resistance training sessions a week, hitting all major muscles 2-3x per workout.