Health Matters Medical Centre

Dear Patients,

We are very pleased to let you all know that we have Dr Beena Shahyan Beena working with us again on a Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.

Two-year-old Holly was very brave when she received her free flu vaccination with her dad.

This winter, the best way to protect your child from getting very sick with the flu is to make sure they are vaccinated.

All children aged 6 months to under 5 years are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

Children aged 6 months to under 9 years of age who have their flu vaccine for the first time, need two doses at least four weeks apart.

The free flu vaccine is available through participating GPs, local councils, community health centres and Aboriginal health centres.

ℹ️ For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu

If you are aged 65 years and older, get your free flu vaccine to protect yourself against the flu.

You will get a vaccine that is designed to boost your immune response and provide better protection.

Getting vaccinated every year will give you the best protection against current strains of the flu virus.

The free flu vaccine is available through participating GPs and pharmacies, local councils, community health centres and Aboriginal health centres.

ℹ️ For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu

More people will be eligible for free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) from 1 November 2023.

Shingrix® will be available for free for:
✔️ everyone aged 65 and older
✔️ Aboriginal people aged 50 and older
✔️ immunocompromised people aged 18 and over with eligible medical conditions.

Getting vaccinated is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself from shingles and its complications.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3M35Ez7

People who are at a higher risk from getting very sick from the flu can now get their free flu vaccination.

Free flu vaccinations are available to you if you are:
◾ Pregnant
◾ Aged 65 years or older
◾ An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 6 months and older
◾ A person with certain underlying medical conditions, aged 6 months and older
◾ Experiencing homelessness
◾ A child aged 6 months to under 5 years

The free flu vaccine is available through participating GPs and pharmacies, local councils, community health centres and Aboriginal health centres.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu

We will now have 2 Doctors available working most Saturdays 9 til 4pm

Please call reception on 8285 8888 for appointments. 😷

The new Northern Adelaide Head to Health service – providing free access to caring and friendly mental health support for adults experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis – is now open at 23 Gillingham Street, Elizabeth.

The new service will offer a calm and welcoming environment for people seeking mental health support every day, even on weekends and public holidays.

Northern Adelaide Head to Health is funded by Adelaide PHN and the Australian Government, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN and is delivered by Sonder.

👉 More info at sonder.net.au/headtohealth

The Breastscreen Mobile Unit is coming to the Salisbury Community Hub from 24 April to 3 June, 2024.

Breast screening is recommended for women aged 50-74 who have no current symptoms of breast cancer, however, is available for all those aged 40 and over.

A free breast screen takes 10 minutes and helps detect breast changes you might not be able to feel yourself, giving you peace of mind.

Book your free appointment here - https://brnw.ch/21wII1U

Private Flu Shots $17 and Govt flu shots are now available. Please call Health Matters on 8285 8888 to book in as an appointment is required. 😷🤧

This week is national Advance Care Planning week. Life is full of uncertainties and it's important to plan for the future, especially when it comes to your health.



📝An Advance Care Directive is a legal form that allows you to make your wishes for future care known in the event you're unable to communicate them yourself due to an illness or injury.



If you're unsure how to start, the Advance Care Directive Kit includes a step-by-step guide, as well as the required form to complete an Advance Care Directive yourself without help from a professional, such as a lawyer.



Visit www.advancecaredirectives.sa.gov.au to download free resources or view the full list of collection points for a free hard copy of the Advance Care Directive Kit.

Across the world today, marks an important opportunity to step forward in solidarity and help forge an inclusive world for everywhere 🌎 Collectively let's call out , challenge , and end . Together let's uplift and celebrate the achievements of women. For 2024 and beyond let's 👉 https://bit.ly/IWD2024

✨ Image by Melanie in

Catching some rays this weekend? ☀️

Remember to follow these tips to stay healthy in the heat.

◾ Keep hydrated.
◾ Wear plenty of SPF 30+ sunscreen.
◾ Don’t leave kids or pets alone in the car.
◾ Stay cool with a fan or air conditioner.
◾ Seek shade.
◾ Cool off with a shower or bath.
◾ Wear clothes that are lightweight, light coloured and loose fitting and don’t forget a hat.

ℹ️ For more tips, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/Healthyintheheat

24-7 pharmacy care is now available in Norwood so you can access medicines, advice and health care when you need it.

A pharmacist is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at National Pharmacies, Norwood to provide expert advice and professional pharmacy services.

After-hours pharmacy services will provide peace of mind for families and people needing urgent access to medicines, as well as support other health services to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.

We are supporting two more pharmacies to extend their operating hours in Salisbury Plain and Clovelly Park in coming weeks.

For more information on community pharmacy initiatives, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/communitypharmacy

It’s important that you stay home if you’re unwell to stop the spread of illness to others.

Not all people will recover from illness quickly.

Staying home and resting will protect people who are at risk of getting very sick.

Other ways you can protect people include:
• Wearing a mask indoors
• Testing for COVID-19 if you have symptoms
• Practicing good hygiene by regularly washing or sanitising your hands.

💗Happy International Nurses Day!

Today we celebrate all our wonderful nurses across South Australia and the incredible work they do every single day.

📷Intensive Care Nursing Staff, Adelaide 1982.
Photo provided by Health Museum of South Australia #4.1B.171

Health Matters Medical Centre would like to introduce our 2 new Doctors Dr Himanshu Bhardwaj and Dr Shamin Walgampola (female).

Call the surgery on 8285 8888 to book in.

We have a few appointments available this morning for existing patients. Please call Reception on 82858888 to book. Thank you

Health Matters Medical Centre would like to announce we are now under new ownership and will continue to practice as normal.
We will be welcoming new Doctors into the Practice over the coming weeks. We will endeavour to offer the highest quality Medical care and GP services.
We look forward to seeing you all in the future.

Free flu vaccinations are available for people from six months of age who are at higher risk from getting very sick from the flu.

You can get a free flu vaccination if you are:
▪Pregnant
▪Aged 65 years or older
▪An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
▪A person with certain underlying medical conditions
▪Experiencing homelessness.

All children aged 6 months to under 5 years of age can also get vaccinated free.

The free flu vaccine is available through participating GPs, local councils, community health centres and Aboriginal health centres.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu

COVID-19 PCR testing clinics at Bedford Park and Walkley Heights will close on Friday 14 April.

Dedicated testing clinics are still available at Adelaide – Frome Road, Brighton, Mount Barker and Salisbury without a GP referral. Bookings are preferred.

You will need a GP referral to get a COVID-19 PCR test at most other pathology collection centres.

PCR testing is recommended for people with COVID-19 symptoms who are at higher risk of severe illness or are eligible for oral antiviral treatments, and test negative using a rapid antigen test.

ℹ For more information and to find a testing site, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting

Health Matters Medical Centre will be closed for the Easter Holidays and re-opening on Tues 11th. Have a great weekend and stay safe. 🐥🐰

If you catch COVID-19, there are important things you can do to protect those around you.

Even if your symptoms are only mild, others might be at higher risk of severe illness.

If you are at higher risk of severe illness and test positive to COVID-19, you may be eligible for oral antiviral treatments. Speak with your GP about your eligibility.

For more information on what to do if you test positive, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDpositive