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Help – we are needing another casual receptionist.
Due to holidays and sick leave this week, some of you may have found Kerrie on the desk – complete with L plates. Kerrie says “I would much rather be in my comfort zone as a nurse practitioner than being frontline with major multitasking, prioritising and constant interruption to every task’. If you have experience in
Angus Thompson, Consulting Clinical Pharmacist, was seen enjoying a coffee and muffin in one of our favourite places in Cygnet this week
He has worked with Cygnet Family Practice for the past 6 years, primarily providing Home Medicines Review (HMR) services. A Home Medicines Review (HMR) can help you get the best out of your medication. It provides an opportunity for you to discuss your medication in depth with a specially accredited pharmacist who then communicates recommendations
Suicide Awareness
Josh, one of our receptionists, and Kerrie attended a meeting at the town hall in Cygnet with other community members to find out more on raising awareness and support for those considering or affected by the suicide of another. We will keep you informed of additional support and meetings when known
Cygnet Family Practice promotes LGBTQI+ awareness
Juliet, Kerrie and Rebecca attended professional development in Hobart on issues confronting LGBTQI+ people. As a practice we aim to meet the health care needs of all who choose our practice.
Telephone Appointments
Telehealth general practice consultations are a positive outcome of COVID-19. Benefits include easy access to your Health Professionals, without time away from work or home, especially for consultations where an examination is not needed. The quality of your care remains the same. Telehealth consultations are encouraged for patients with respiratory symptoms who need to isolate
Daily Respiratory Assessment Clinic
We are now offering a Respiratory Assessment Clinic each day for those who need healthcare but have potential signs and symptoms of COVID -19. If you have a cough, cold, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, have been to a COVID-19 hotspot, or been in contact with anyone with COVID-19, we have
COVID-19 Let’s be safe together
COVID-19 Vaccination Program Phase 1a Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available in Australia. The vaccines will be free and voluntary for everyone in Australia. A staged rollout (phase 1a) of the vaccine is expected to commence mid-late February 2021 for those front-line workers who need the most protection. This includes frontline at-risk
Pensioners Association Tasmania Christmas 2020
The Cygnet Branch of the Pensioners Association of Tasmania celebrated Christmas with the State Executive Committee members, Jodi Brungs, Denise Mackie, Susan Perry and Lois Bennett. The group is supported by Mr. Tim Tierney and Cygnet Family Practice. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (starting back in February 3rd 2021) from
Recycling at Cygnet Family Practice
We are making some changes to decrease the amount of waste we produce. We have vaccines arrive in polystyrofoam boxes which can be recycled into planter boxes for herbs and plants and also bubble wrapping which can be reused or recycled at Redcycle at Coles stores. If anyone can use these items occasionally or on
Leah Willis, Family and Child Health Nurse, visits CFP
We invited Registered Nurse Leah Willis to come to chat with us about her role as a Family and Child Health Nurse.She is passionate about supporting families and provides Free child health checks, and home and clinic visits at the Cygnet Community Health Centre (6295 1235). Leah is an expert in feeding and sleeping concerns