Update on Flu & Covid-19 Vaccinations.

💉 Due to a flu a vaccination clinic, our phones will not switch over until 9am this morning.

💻 For routine appointments, please book online via our website; www.karaltagp.com.au or call us after 9am.

🚨 For medical emergencies, please call 000 or go to Gosford Hospital.

📝 For information regarding further flu clinics or COVID vaccinations, please refer to our website or Facebook page.

Thank you ... See more

👉FLU CLINICS

Limited appointments are available for tomorrow's Flu Clinic (existing patients only).
Please call 4365 2983 to secure a spot.
Please note; there needs to be a minimum of 14days between Flu Vaccination & Covid-19 Vaccinations. ... See more

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back!

Daylight saving time will end at 3:00 am on Sunday, 4 April.
(3:00am will become 2:00am)

KGP will re-open 8.30am on Tuesday, with our reception team on-site from 8am to take your calls.

You can also book online anytime via our website; www.karaltagp.com.au ... See more

Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting Karina, a 3rd-year Medical Student who has been with us at KGP for the last month. She leaves us this week and gifted us these amazing cookies she made and packaged herself! Karina, From everyone at KGP, we wish you the best of luck as you continue your studies and training to become a Doctor.

Thank you to all our patients who have consented to have Karina sit in on your consultations so she can gain experience in the land of General Practice. ... See more

More flu clinics available. Please see dates below and call our reception team to book appointments.

💉 Due to running our first flu clinic this morning, our reception team won’t be available until 9am to take your calls.

💻 For appointments please book online via our website www.karaltagp.com.au.

🚨 In an emergency, please dial 000.

📝 Information regarding further flu clinics and COVID vaccinations is updated regularly on Facebook & our website.

THANK YOU. ... See more

KGP Easter Hours. For appointments on Easter Saturday, please phone our reception team from 8am on 0243 65 29863, online bookings will NOT be available. We will re-open at 8.30am Tuesday 6th April.
Wishing you all a Happy & Safe Easter.
#easter2021 #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

Our NBN is currently down. We only have one incoming phone line. Please also bring cash as our eftpos relies on internet to work 😢
We are awaiting an update from our internet provider and hope to have the service running again soon. Sorry for the inconvenience KGP ... See more

Congratulations Nikki on completing your Cert IV in Medical Practice Assisting through UNEP.

Although Nikki completed her course in 2020, due to COVID the graduation ceremony was only held on 19/3/21 at Noah’s on The Beach in Newcastle.

In addition to administrative duties, this qualification will allow Nikki to take on more clinical tasks within the practice including; taking clinical measurements, performing ECG’s, assisting with procedures, taking patient histories and and assisting with chronic disease management plans etc.

As well as seeing one of our Practice Nurses before you see your Doctor, you may now also have the privilege of having Nikki assist in your health management!

Congratulations Nikki!! ... See more

Congratulations Nikki on completing your Cert IV in Medical Practice Assisting through UNEP.

Although Nikki completed her course in 2020, due to COVID the graduation ceremony was only held on 19/3/21 at Noah’s on The Beach in Newcastle.

In addition to administrative duties, this qualification will allow Nikki to take on more clinical tasks within the practice including; taking clinical measurements, performing ECG’s, assisting with procedures, taking patient histories and and assisting with chronic disease management plans etc.

As well as seeing one of our Practice Nurses before you see your Doctor, you may now also have the privilege of having Nikki assist in your health management!

Congratulations Nikki!! ... See more

24/3/21- We are back in action. We will begging to contact everyone who we couldn’t take payments for over the next 24hours. Thanks

Our Eftpos Machine has died! 🥲
It will be 2-3 days until a new one arrives. In the mean time, please bring cash. There is an ATM located at 7 eleven just up the road. Patients will have to claim rebates manually through your MyGov account or the Medicare App.
Sorry for the inconvenience. ... See more

COVID VACCINE UPDATE

KGP has been selected to commence providing COVID vaccinations in week 4 of phase 1B (est. mid April).

Due to limited supplies, the number of vaccines we receive will be restricted by the Australian Government.

We have commenced planning for the rollout of the vaccine once our supply arrives . We will NOT be taking bookings or a waitlist until we have the vaccines on site.

In the meantime, to check if your eligible during phase 1B, visit: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

To reduce the heavy volume of phone calls to our receptionists, we respectfully ask that you do not call the practice regarding Covid vaccinations and instead, refer to our website & Facebook page for updates.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding, KGP

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Flu Vaccine update

At this stage we have not received any Flu Vaccinations. Our Government Supply is estimated to arrive early April. Again, we will not be taking bookings or a waitlist, until we have the vaccines onsite. Private vaccines will be $15. Free* vaccines are provided by the Government for;
• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
• all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age (including Aboriginal and medically at risk)
• all individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, including pulmonary disease and severe asthma
• people aged 65 years and over (vaccine that is specifically designed to produce a higher immune response is available for this group)

Please check our Website & Facebook pages for updates.

*consultation fees may apply.

Thank you for your ongoing support ... See more

All updates regarding arrival of Flu Vaccine and Covid-19 Vaccinations will be posted on our Facebook, Instagram & Website.

Congratulations Melissa on 25years with KGP! 💐

About Me:
🖍 I started with Karalta Road Surgery back at 58 Karalta Road, in 1996 as a 17 year old junior straight out of High School.

🎓 Since then, I have progressed to Practice Manager completing a Diploma of Professional Practice Management in 2015, and becoming a Justice of the Peace in 2018.

😮 I have also helped the practice move premises twice, navigate pandemics, floods, blackouts, IT emergencies, coordinate & manage Doctor & Staff as well as running the front desk!

🏝 When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family, including my son Blake who is now 13, holidaying, going to the beach, music & cooking. ... See more

Congratulations Melissa on 25years with KGP! 💐

About Me:
🖍 I started with Karalta Road Surgery back at 58 Karalta Road, in 1996 as a 17 year old junior straight out of High School.

🎓 Since then, I have progressed to Practice Manager completing a Diploma of Professional Practice Management in 2015, and becoming a Justice of the Peace in 2018.

😮 I have also helped the practice move premises twice, navigate pandemics, floods, blackouts, IT emergencies, coordinate & manage Doctor & Staff as well as running the front desk!

🏝 When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family, including my son Blake who is now 13, holidaying, going to the beach, music & cooking. ... See more

Research has indicated that flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods helping you feel less depressed, anxious, and agitated.

Here are some photos taken by Melissa from the Botanical Gardens in the Blue Mountains to help brighten your day!

If you need to seek treatment for a Mental Health condition, all our GPs are experienced in mental health and are able to develop mental health care plans to help you manage your condition.

Mental health appointments can take longer and it is helpful if you can mention this at the time of booking.

#mentalhealth #kgp #doctor #erina #flowerpower ... See more

Our practice uses HealthEngine for our recalls and health messages.

If you receive a text message advising you we have a message for you, it is ok to click on the link and it will take you to the verification page. Once you have verified your details, the message will be displayed. From here, you can also book appointments. Please ensure you select the correct appointment type for the recall you have received. If you cannot find the appointment type you are looking for, please phone our reception team who will be able to assist you.

#recall #sms #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

To find out when you are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination or to learn more about the phases, visit; https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

We have no further updates about when phase 1B will start or if we have been selected as a vaccination centre......watch this space!

If you have questions regarding the vaccine, please make an appointment to discuss your individual needs with your Doctor.

#covid_19 #vaccineupdate #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

Happy Birthday to our practice Nurse Lorraine. We hope you enjoy your day 🥳🎈
#happybirthdaytoyou #kgp

||COVID VACCINE UPDATE||

Some mixed news on the COVID front:

Good News: the first of the vaccines has arrived in Australia, and is being prioritised for front line workers and aged and disability care residents & workers.

Bad News: the timeline and availability of vaccines for the general public has not been confirmed. We have still not had a response to our expression of interest to be a vaccination centre.

Once we have something to tell you on the COVID front, we’ll let you know!

#covidvaccine #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

Our resident Dietitian Nicole Saliba from EatSense, is running a seminar on Nutrition and IBS on 24th February at the Erina Centre. If you are interested, please click on the link below for more information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-tickets-141087828493

#IBS #dietitian #nicolesaliba

(Karalta General Practice has no affiliation with the seminar) ... See more

Thank you to our awesome staff who stayed back or came in for our planning/team building meeting tonight.
Tonight’s theme was Valentine’s Day and everyone was rewarded with a special bag of treats!

We are so lucky to have such an awesome team of Doctors, Nurses and reception staff 😍

#kgp #teammeeting #workfamily ... See more

Our online bookings have been reactivated!
It is important you answer the triage questions before booking and choose the correct appointment type. If the appointment type you are looking for is not available, please call us on 02 4365 2983, do not just select another appointment type.

You can book via our website www.karalta gp.com.au.

As is the new normal, if you are experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms, or have travelled or been in contact with anyone from any NSW Health identified at risk areas, please book a Telehealth appointment or call us for further advice.

When presenting to the surgery, please where a mask, and unless medically or physically necessary, please come alone to your appointment.

Thank you for your cooperation.
KGP
#onlinebookings #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

💊 Active ingredient prescribing 💊

From 1st February, the way medicine information looks on your prescription from your doctor is changing. The change is part of an Australian Government initiative, and means most Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Repatriation PBS (RPBS) prescription medicines will be prescribed by their active ingredient rather than their brand name.

Active ingredients are what makes a medicine work. A brand name is the name given to the medicine by the manufacturer.

The goal of this initiative is to help people understand what medicines they are taking and to reduce the risk of people accidentally taking multiple doses of the same medicine under different names. Other benefits include allowing pharmacists to easily dispense an alternative generic medicine if the patient’s usual brand is unavailable and a potential reduction in out of pocket costs to patients and the PBS via increase uptake of generic medicines.

For more information click the link below or speak to your Doctor.

#activeingredientprescribing #npsmedicinewise

https://www.nps.org.au/consumers/active-ingredient-prescribing-all-you-need-to-know ... See more

😷NOTICE😷

You may be aware that NSW health have eased some restrictions in relation to mask wearing.
At this point in time, this does NOT include Health Care Settings. Separate tailored advice is still to be announced from NSW Health specific to masks in healthcare.
Until further notice, please continue to help us protect you by wearing a mask when entering the practice.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/covid-19-restrictions-update-for-greater-sydney?fbclid=IwAR1GfMfKaZDlpmmPO7Vx8spvOIPIPB7iH8bPfupU8vhrV1-GWQjQ4tYPEG8 ... See more

|| COVID-19 Vaccine ||

We’ve had many calls recently enquiring about when you can book in for the vaccine, which is great that so many in our community are keen to be vaccinated!

However, please note that we have not yet received COVID vaccines and have not been advised of when or if we will receive them. Our practice has submitted an expression of interest to stock the vaccine and our Doctors & Nurses are keeping up to date with the latest information, training requirements and protocols.
As soon as we are updated by the Department of Health, we will inform the community via our website, social media pages or text messages to those eligible when it becomes available.

We are not taking a wait list.

Thanks for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions regarding the vaccine itself please feel free to book a telehealth/in-person appointment with one of our GP’s.

#covidvacccine #kgp #doctor #erina #covid_19 ... See more

KGP will be closed TUESDAY 26th January for the Australia Day holiday. We will be open as usual Monday 25th and from Wednesday 27th.
In an emergency, call 000, or for medical assistance, visit the Bridges GP after Hours service in Erina or Wyong. (http://ccpc.com.au/after-hours-gp-clinics/)

Thank you, KGP ... See more

On-time vaccination is your child's best protection against serious diseases. By vaccinating, you're protecting your child as well as the broader community. You can refer to this schedule provided by the NSW Government: http://bit.ly/2QgGIGy.

At KGP, We provide the full range of childhood immunisations as recommended by NSW Department of Health. Our nurses Lorraine and Anne are fully Authorised Nurse Immunisers who along with Bronwyn keep up to date with the immunisation schedule for all ages.

#ontimevaccination #immunise #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more

Protect yourself against Shingles!

A FREE vaccine is now available for people aged 70–79 years old. If you would like to know more or are interested in having the vaccine, please make an appointment to discuss with your Doctor.

#shingles #zostavax #kgp #doctor #erina ... See more