2020 Year of the Nurse
See Australian College of Nursing website for more details.
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In Honor of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale the World Health Organisation has designated 2020 as the year of the Nurse and Midwife.
World wide Nurses and Midwives play a vital role in providing health services Here at St Agnes surgery we have have 7 nurses who assist GP's in various roles. |
Staff Changes - New Registrars and Receptionist February 2020
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As at the start of most years we have staff changes and this year is no different. We farewell our two registrars Emily Harty and Patrick Connolly who have been with us for the last 12 month and wish them well for the future.
We welcome Georgia Peters, Thomas (Toby) Monks-Corrigan and Samantha Davis our three new Registrars who will be with us for the next 12 months. |
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Joanne
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We also sadly said farewell to our youngest team member and Receptionist, Giorgia. We wish her well in her travels and exciting life that we know she has before her. At the same time we welcome Joanne, who commenced in mid January to our Reception Team. Please introduce yourself to her when you see her. |
Ear microsuction
We are delighted to introduce this service to St Agnes and Tea Tree Surgeries.
Ear microsuction is an ear wax cleaning technique using a high-powered binocular microscope and a gentle suction device. It is the same technique used by Ear, Nose and Throat specialists and is safer and usually superior to other methods.
Follow this link for further information
Ear microsuction is an ear wax cleaning technique using a high-powered binocular microscope and a gentle suction device. It is the same technique used by Ear, Nose and Throat specialists and is safer and usually superior to other methods.
Follow this link for further information
Accreditation - Phone Message
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*** When you ring St Agnes or Tea Tree Surgery you will hear a recorded message ***.
This message advises a caller that if they are experiencing a medical emergency to hang up immediately and ring 000 for assistance. Please DO NOT HANG up if it is not an emergency and you will be put straight through to a receptionist. *** |
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Staff changes - New Nurse
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St Agnes Surgery welcomes Emily to our nursing team. Emily graduated 10yrs ago. During her training she spent time in ICU but found her passion in Aged Care. She is now looking forward to new challenges, meeting our patients, and providing the best care possible for you. Emily is fluent in Mandarin and Malay, and can speak some Cantonese. |
St Agnes Specialist Center Upgrade
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Over the last month we have extensively upgraded our Specialist Centre at St Agnes. This has included creating a new room, painting, new art works and re carpeting. There are an extensive number of services available at the Specialist centre.
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St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Surgery have started the accreditation process for the triennium beginning 2020. As part of this process a survey of our patients was undertaken. Thank you for the extremely positive responses that you have given our practice.
Please click here to see the results |
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Thank you for the Referrals
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St Agnes Surgery would like to thank our patients for the new referrals as 62% of our new patients, in the last year, came to us from friends and family of existing patients. |
Blood Pressure Monitors
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As many of our patients know we have several blood pressure monitors that we loan out. The Practice has recently made the decision to charge patients a nominal fee of $20 to hire the blood pressure monitors. This will cover replacement parts, enable us to purchase new machines and cover the cost of monitors when they are not returned. This will be effective as at the 1st July 2019.
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Mobility Scooter Policy
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Following a recent serious incident in our surgery with a mobility scooter which resulted in property damage, our policy is now that Mobility Scooters will no longer be permitted inside our practice. Should you need assistance please ask at Reception
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Staff Changes - New Registrar - February 2019
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February brings changes to our Registrars. We farewell Keith and Oliver and wish them well in their future studies and career. At the same time we welcome Emily Harty and Patrick Connolly to our Surgery. Please make them feel welcome. |
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In Memory of Dr Hung Tran December 2018
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The Partners, Doctors, Nurses and Receptionists are saddened at the recent passing of Dr Tran on the 2nd December. Dr Tran was a respected and loved Doctor at St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Medical Centre. He will be fondly remembered for his dedication and kindness by all those that have worked with him and by his patients. He was a passionate supporter of the Children First Foundation and opened his house to disabled overseas children requiring surgery. It was Dr Tran's wish that donations be made to the Children First Foundation in his memory.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this time. Dr Tran worked as an electronic engineer for 15 years before studying medicine at the beginning of 2005 in Canberra. After completing his FRACGP in 2012 he commenced his new career as a General Practitioner joining St Agnes Surgery in 2013 as an Assistant Doctor and than a Partner in 2016. |
Meningococcal B Vaccination Program
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A State funded Meningococcal B Vaccination Program will commence on 1st October 2018. This vaccine will be offered to children as part of the immunisation schedule at 6 weeks, 4 months and 12 months. There will be a catch-up program for other children
For more information see under "vaccinations" |
Benson's Radiology
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As of 15th August 2018 Benson's will only be delivering copies of Xrays and Mammograms to the Surgery. If you wish to have hard copies of other scans, such as CT scans, ultrasounds etc., please request and collect them direct from Benson's. |
Blood Donation "RED 25 - St Agnes Surgery"
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Enthusiasm for Blood donation amongst staff at St Agnes Surgery remains high with 54 lives having been saved to date. Congratulations to all staff involved.
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New Staff - August 2018
Steph
Does this face look familiar? Steph spent many years working with us at St Agnes and Tea Tree Medical before moving to a position with SA Heart. After 4 years we are delighted to have Steph back with our team. It always fabulous to have the receptionists return to work with us.
St Agnes Surgery Upgrade - August 2018
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After sustaining severe water damage to two of our consulting rooms and a hallway following a pipe burst, that occurred after hours, we have now completed re carpeting of St Agnes Surgery. The patient waiting area will be done at a later date, after the recent window damage is repaired. |
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"My Health Record" is a digital database containing the medical records of every Australian who does not opt out. This record is held by the Australian Government. Should you wish to opt out please follow the link below.
https://optout.myhealthrecord.gov.au/pext/optoutextweb/views/getStarted.xhtml |
Blood Donation "RED 25 - St Agnes Surgery"
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Last month 8 employees commenced on our commitment to donate blood regularly through the Red Cross Donation Centre.
Not only are we saving lives going together as a group it was a lot of fun. So far our blood has gone to:
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Changes to the Cervical Screening Program (Previously called PAP smears)
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Important changes are being made to the way cervical screening for cancer is to be performed from 1/12/17. Please see what these changes are under our Women's Health Services pages
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Waiting areas
St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Surgery have completed the accreditation process for the triennium beginning 2017 and received high praise in all areas reviewed. Both St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Surgery received full accreditation which will remain current until January 2020.
The Practice wishes to thank all Doctors and Staff for their help in making it such a successful outcome.
The Practice wishes to thank all Doctors and Staff for their help in making it such a successful outcome.
Patient survey results are now in for the trennium beginning 2017.
To see these results and what you said about our Practice please click here.
To see these results and what you said about our Practice please click here.
CERVICAL SCREENING CLINIC
Appointment required. From 19th January 2015, to cater for women requiring only Cervical screening, Drs' Karen Hand and Jyothi Menon are conducting PAP Smear Clinics on most Saturday mornings at Tea Tree Surgery. The Cervical screening Clinic provides an option for patients preferring a female doctor perform their test. Normal fees apply - card holders will continue to be bulk billed but non card holders will have to pay the usual 'gap'. 
ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME There is now increasing awareness of the risks associated with long distance travel - particularly the risk of deep vein thrombosis. See Economy Class Syndrome to assess your risk and determine what preventive measures can be taken. |
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