After nearly 50 years of serving her community as a Doctor, Dr Genny Walker is retiring on the 22nd of December 2022. We will miss her very much but are thankful she can now rest and enjoy her family. Thank you Genny!
No more excuses ladies!
LOOKING FOR A FEMALE GP? You’ve run out of excuses and it’s time to book your CST (Pap Smear). The Cervical Screening Test replaced the Pap test in 2017 and is expected to protect up to 30% more women. The Pap test used to look for cell changes in the...
Thanks!
To everyone who has been vaccinated against Covid-19, for wearing your masks and socially distancing, for stepping up and taking action to protect each other, our families and complete strangers. Thank you for bringing your sense of humour to your appointments,...
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Pandemic Fatigue
We can all identify with this. It's real, it's affecting many of us - but it is important to realise that we can overcome it. Take some practical steps to be kind to yourself, stay connected, get some exercise and seek professional help if needed. Our counsellors are...
Ready to battle the bugs of Winter? Vaccinations now in stock.
Flu vaccinations are now in stock, both for government funded and privately paid ($20). We are an approved Covid-19 vaccination provider and are currently making appointments for eligible patients (1a and 1b). Sessions are held 2-3 times per week and there is no cost....
When will I receive my Covid-19 Vaccine?
NewHope Medical will be able to offer Covid-19 vaccine from mid-to-late April. An appointment will be required for each dose. We will be running specific sessions for vaccinations. As soon as we have the vaccine on hand, we will advise you to start making...
Where are you in the queue?
A lot of people in our community have asked where they are in the vaccine queue now that it’s being rolled out. The Australian Government Department of Health has developed an eligibility checker to assist in identifying which group you are in and when you could...
Prescription Changes from 1 Feb
Your Prescription will look different from 1 February Active Ingredient Prescribing PBS and RPBS prescriptions now need to include information about the active ingredients in each medicine. The inclusion of active ingredients on prescriptions will be mandatory from 1...
Have you just turned 50?
Is it time? There might be a few things you haven’t got around to during lockdown and now is a great time to get them sorted and finish off this year well. Guys - did you turn 50 this year? Have you had your prostate checked? (it’s only a blood test!) Ladies -...
Face to face appointments are back!
Face to Face appointments are back at NewHope Medical! Are you overdue for a check-up or test? Need medications? Now is a great time to organise that check up you have been putting off or to get an opinion on that worrying mole. Come in before Christmas and let us...
Treat your asthma or hay fever now
This spring it is more important than ever to speak to your doctor to manage your hay fever and asthma and if your symptoms are new or different to usual – you must get tested for coronavirus. Hay fever or asthma can produce symptoms similar to coronavirus such as a...