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An essential part of a GP’s work is controlling long term (chronic) medical conditions. Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that can cause a big impact on a person’s wellbeing, and can at times be life threatening. Many asthmatics are resigned to being regularly inconvenienced by poor lung function and frequent emergency visits to…

Ever wonder why there is a gap payment and why it is increasing? This chart shows why.  

Emerald Medical Centre welcome Amy Page, our consultant in house pharmacist. Amy will be working with us and providing our patients with ‘Home Medicine Reviews’. A Home Medicines Review will help you to use your medicines effectively and avoid any unwanted effects you may have, meaning that you get the most out of your medicines.…

Our patient feedback report is now available for viewing. Click through to download the report.   Click here to read the results of our recent patient survey.

Emerald Medical Centre are thrilled to announce our application for a second story extension has been approved. Here’s the new plans: Proposed extension Proposed elevation To compare, here’s the Current floor plan and the Existing site plan

We’re happy to announce that booking an appointment with your doctor is more convenient than ever with our online appointment system. 

Despite exceeding the requirements of a Doctor Workforce Shortage area, Emerald is not classified as such because the classifications are done at the shire level. Our own George Somers travelled to Canberra to meet with politicians to discuss the problem of the doctor shortage in Emerald. Read the full story at the Ranges Trader.    …

Flu season is here again! For your flu vaccination you may book an appointment with our nurse who is available every weekday, Wednesday evening & alternate Saturday mornings. Flu vaccinations are free to over 65 year olds and most patients with a chronic disease.

This article was recently published in the July 2013 Signpost Community Magazine, published by St Mark’s, Emerald (www.signpostmagazine.org.au). About Immunisation There has been a lot of discussion lately in the press on the topic of immunisation. Even Bill Gates put in his opinion when he was here recently. As is the case for all medical…

We are pleased to announce that we now offer after hours nursing availability for patients unable to attend appointments during normal daytime hours.  We now have a nurse available for consultatiion every Wednesday evening and alternate Saturday mornings.  For more information about our nurses please click here.