BVMP News - June 2022
This year we’ve welcomed Dr Dilini Pelpola and GP Registrar Dr Jessica Weber to the practice and we are delighted to announce Dr Rianna Xu will be returning to BVMP in August.
The daily walk-in clinic has recommenced after being put on hold for two years due to COVID-19. The morning clinic is an opportunity to see a doctor on the day that you need medical attention.
The clinic is ideal for those who are acutely unwell or require a quick, uncomplicated consultation for a prescription or a medical certificate. Patients must present to Reception at 9am with sick children seen as a priority.
If you are in need of a repeat prescription you can make an appointment for one of our telephone ‘Script Clinics’. This clinic is for repeat prescriptions only and not for any medications of addiction such as pain medication or valium. If you have other health concerns you wish to discuss you will need to book an appointment with your usual GP.
Due to the rising costs of running a practice we have considered our options to remain viable while continuing to provide affordable healthcare for our community. We will not be increasing our fees but we will be applying our current billing policy to all consultations. This includes face-to-face appointments and telehealth.
We are not a bulk billing practice but our billing structure allows us to bulk bill patients who are low income earners, students and children. For this to continue we can no longer routinely bulk bill patients who do not hold a concession card (Health Care Card or Pension Card). Patients who do hold a concession card are asked to pay for their first two visits each six calendar months and then all future consultations within that period will be bulk billed.
This arrangement will commence again from 1 July 2022 so if you have a concession card please make sure reception staff have your current details so you can take advantage of this arrangement.
Winter COVID-19 boosters are now recommended for people who are aged 16 years and over and have complex, chronic or severe health conditions. Second boosters can only be administered four months after your first booster dose. If you have recently contracted COVID-19 you will need to wait 3 months before having your booster.
Free flu vaccinations are available to all NSW residents during the month of June to protect against this year’s expected severe influenza season. Vaccines are available at BVMP for all patients over 6 months old. Book an appointment with one of our nurses via HotDoc or call us on 6492 3333.
BVMP have become a ‘Parkrun Practice’ and we support this free, weekly exercise activity that is held in over 450 locations around Australia. We are fortunate to have Parkrun available in Bega and Panboola Wetlands every Saturday morning. There is no time limit to the 5km course where people of all ages can walk, run, jog, push prams or walk dogs. To find out more visit www.parkrun.com.au
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This year we’ve welcomed Dr Dilini Pelpola and GP Registrar Dr Jessica Weber to the practice and we are delighted to announce Dr Rianna Xu will be returning to BVMP in August.
The daily walk-in clinic has recommenced after being put on hold for two years due to COVID-19. The morning clinic is an opportunity to see a doctor on the day that you need medical attention.
The clinic is ideal for those who are acutely unwell or require a quick, uncomplicated consultation for a prescription or a medical certificate. Patients must present to Reception at 9am with sick children seen as a priority.
If you are in need of a repeat prescription you can make an appointment for one of our telephone ‘Script Clinics’. This clinic is for repeat prescriptions only and not for any medications of addiction such as pain medication or valium. If you have other health concerns you wish to discuss you will need to book an appointment with your usual GP.
Due to the rising costs of running a practice we have considered our options to remain viable while continuing to provide affordable healthcare for our community. We will not be increasing our fees but we will be applying our current billing policy to all consultations. This includes face-to-face appointments and telehealth.
We are not a bulk billing practice but our billing structure allows us to bulk bill patients who are low income earners, students and children. For this to continue we can no longer routinely bulk bill patients who do not hold a concession card (Health Care Card or Pension Card). Patients who do hold a concession card are asked to pay for their first two visits each six calendar months and then all future consultations within that period will be bulk billed.
This arrangement will commence again from 1 July 2022 so if you have a concession card please make sure reception staff have your current details so you can take advantage of this arrangement.
Winter COVID-19 boosters are now recommended for people who are aged 16 years and over and have complex, chronic or severe health conditions. Second boosters can only be administered four months after your first booster dose. If you have recently contracted COVID-19 you will need to wait 3 months before having your booster.
Free flu vaccinations are available to all NSW residents during the month of June to protect against this year’s expected severe influenza season. Vaccines are available at BVMP for all patients over 6 months old. Book an appointment with one of our nurses via HotDoc or call us on 6492 3333.
BVMP have become a ‘Parkrun Practice’ and we support this free, weekly exercise activity that is held in over 450 locations around Australia. We are fortunate to have Parkrun available in Bega and Panboola Wetlands every Saturday morning. There is no time limit to the 5km course where people of all ages can walk, run, jog, push prams or walk dogs. To find out more visit www.parkrun.com.au
Please like our Facebook page to keep up to date with relevant info and notifications!