MOUNT MORGAN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE NEWS

MEDICAL STAFF: Our facility is happy to announce that Dr Tayla Matthews has commenced work with us as a Senior Medical Officer. Dr Matthews works at the Hospital half time and the remaining time at Mount Morgan Medical Centre where she is being supported to complete her ACRM studies (Rural Generalist Training). Dr Matthews is no stranger to our facility, having worked here previously as both an AIN and Registered Nurse. Welcome back Tayla.

Covid 19: Recently there have been several cases of Covid 19 in our Community. In order to protect our Clients, Staff and Inpatients (both Residential and Acute), we ask that you not enter our facility if you are feeling unwell. It would be very much appreciated if clients who are unwell, could phone ahead to receive advice on where to present. Free Covid tests are available, during business hours, for those able to present a Centrelink Card. We respectfully request all visitors to wear a mask if at all possible. For those who do not have their own mask, we can provide one.

FLU VAX: Flu Vax season is on our doorstep. A free flu vax is available for people aged 65 years and over, 55 years and over (indigenous only), indigenous children and those people with chronic illnesses (eg asthma, COPD, diabetes, etc). Those who wish to have their name added to the Flu Vax list are asked to phone 4912 5100 during business hours. A date for the clinic is not yet available.

SERVICES: The following services are available at our facility:-

Woundcare / Dressing Clinic: Monday to Friday from 8:30am; Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 10am. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Pathology: Monday to Friday only from 8:30am. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Telehealth: Emergency Dept Telehealth is able to be facilitated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as required. Specialist Telehealth appointments are available Monday to Friday by pre-arrangement only. The Provider service (often Royal Brisbane Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital or Rockhampton Hospital) will contact our Administration Team to request a booking and the client is advised from there.

Dental Clinic: The Dental Clinic is currently open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All appointments are booked through Oral Health, Rockhampton Hospital. Please phone 4920 6212 (general enquiries) or 1300 782 413 (emergencies only).

Ante Natal Clinic: ANC is usually held once a week on a Wednesday. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

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Child Health: The Child Health Nurse visits each week on a Wednesday. Please phone 4920 6900 to make an appointment.

Diabetic Clinic: The Diabetic Clinic is held on the first and third Fridays each month. A referral is required for new patients. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Dietitian: The Dietitian visits once a month on the third Monday. To access this clinic clients will require a referral from their Doctor. The clinic books out quickly. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Immunisation Clinic: Immunisation Clinic is held on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Mobile Women’s Health Clinic: These clinics are held once every 4-6 weeks. No referral is required. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Podiatry: Podiatry clinic is held on the first and third Thursdays each month. A referral from a Doctor is required for these. Appointments are required, please phone 4912 5100.

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Cardiac Rehab is held on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. Clients may self refer, however additional information is often sought from the GP. Appointments will be offered once the Cardiac Rehab staff have assessed the referral.

Respiratory Clinic: The Respiratory Clinic Clinical Nurse conducts a clinic in Mount Morgan once a month. Referrals are needed for this service. For more information please phone SACCR (at CQU) on 4930 9009.

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Easter jokes that will “crack” you up!

1. What do rabbits say before they eat? A. Lettuce pray.

2. Why couldn’t the rabbit fly home for Easter? A. He didn’t have the “hare” fare.

3. What do you call an Easter Egg from outer space? A. an egg-straterrestrial!

4. Why don’t you see dinosaurs at Easter? A. Because they are eggs-tinct!

5. What should you do to prepare for Easter treats? Eggs-ercise!