Procedures
As a result of the additional costs that Procedures incur, from 1/11/18, Surgical Procedures and Iron Infusions will no longer be bulk billed. A gap will apply to all patients (except for Repatriation) as detailed below:
- $20.00 Gap payment for Pensioner Concession card, Commonwealth Seniors card, Health Care Cards and all children under 16yrs.
- $40.00 Gap payment for all private patients
- $80.00 Gap for all patients who require complex procedures, as advised by your GP
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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Farewells and Goodbyes August 2018
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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.
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Sue Purnell
This month we farewell Sue as she retires to spend time with her family and take those long awaited holidays. Sue has been a part of our family for the past 13 years and has always been a wonderful smiling face at the front desk. We are also very thankful for Steve her husband who helped with our Christmas Decorations at St Agnes last year. While we are sad to see her go, we look forward to many postcards from her travels and the occasional morning tea when she can fit us into her retirement plan.
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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 by 15th November. This record is held by the Australian Government. While at the moment St Agnes Surgery does not upload any medical information to "My Health Record" 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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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
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June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the 20th of June 2018 is Red Apple day. Patients are encouraged to support the vital work of "Bowel Cancer Australia". Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable diseases if detected early. The message of this month is EARLY DETECTION. For further information visit Bowel Cancer Australia's Bowel Cancer Awareness Month website |
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Welcome April 2018
Please welcome our newest staff member, Giorgia, to our team. Giorgia is joining our reception staff and will be facilitating your time at our surgery. We wish her a long and happy career.
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BREAKING NEWS!!
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2018 INFLUENZA VACCINE
The influenza vaccine will be available at both surgeries from 19th April. Please call our surgery to make a time with your doctor or in the Flu Clinics which will commence on the 19th April. Childhood Influenza Vaccination for aged 6 months to less than 5 years The South Australian Government announced in late April that they will now provide free flu vaccinations for children aged 6 months to 5 years in an effort to reduce the record flu season seen in 2017. This will be now available at both surgeries from 1st May Click Influenza Vaccine for further information. |
January 2018
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In early January we were lucky to have a visit from two special friends. Two baby koalas about 6 months old that were rescued from the road side about a week prior. Lynette, one of our nursing staff, specialises in fauna rescue in her spare time. I'm sure Lynette would be happy to answer any of your questions about fauna rescue or koalas.
Farewells and Welcomes - 2018
Doctors and staff welcome back DrJanet Davie who will be commencing in February 2018. Patients may remember that Janet was a Registrar training at our Practice in 2016. She spent 12 months with us and now is returning to our practice permanently following her successful completion of the RACGP fellowship exam.
We also welcome Drs. Oliver Connolly and Keith Jarrett who will be joining us as Registrars in February 2018. Please make them feel at home. At the same time we will also be farewelling Drs Olivia Rygorwicz and Evan McFarland who have been Registrars with us for the last six months. We wish them success in the future and thank them for adding so much to our Practice. |
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Christmas 2017 at St Agnes Surgery
Christmas has come to St Agnes Surgery.
We would like to thank Steve for his great work in putting up our decorations. 
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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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Appointment of Nursing Coordinator - October 2017
Trish Taylor, Registered Nurse, has recently been appointed as Nurse Coordinator for both of our practices. Trish has worked with us for over 20 years and takes on this role with the retirement of Jane Kay last year. Many patients would have spoken to Trish while organising Careplans. Congratulations Trish, we look forward to many more years working with you.
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Tea Tree Surgery Upgrade - September 2017
The upgrade of Tea Tree Surgery is now complete. The surgery has been completely repainted and new carpet has been laid.
Waiting areas
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A new purpose built treatment room for small procedures has been completed. This will add to the services already offered by our mole scan clinic.
The vertical blinds in the consulting rooms have been replaced with opaque tinting. This gives our consulting rooms more light and a spacious feel.
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We have also tried to modernise the surgery by updating our art work.
A small selection is below. Please feel free to offer your opinion to our staff and doctors about what we have tried to achieve.
A small selection is below. Please feel free to offer your opinion to our staff and doctors about what we have tried to achieve.
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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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