Northpoint Medical

03/04/2024

Appointments to receive your Free Flu Vaccination can be made buy calling the Surgery on 07 46 130 203 or making a booking online @ https://northpointmedical.com.au/

Protect your loved ones this season.

The Queensland government has announced the rollout of free flu vaccinations for 2024, in a bid to help ease pressure on the state's healthcare system.

Over 700 Queenslanders have already been hospitalised this year from influenza, with 11 dying from the disease. Influenza vaccination rates for QLD dropped massively in 2023 compared to the years prior, with just a third of residents getting the jab last year.

The free vaccinations are available to anyone over 6 months old, with Queensland Premier Steven Miles hopeful that Queenslanders will get vaccinated before the flu season begins in May.

“It’s our hope that all eligible Queenslanders, especially the vulnerable, roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you this flu season,” he said.

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03/07/2023

Nobody likes being sick. 🙅

With illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 going around, it's important to protect yourself. 👊

Be on the defence by following these tips:
🩹 get vaccinated for flu, and if eligible, COVID-19 – book in with your doctor or pharmacist
🧼 wash your hands regularly with soap and water
🤧 cough or sneeze into a tissue or your arm. Throw used tissues into the bin, and wash your hands after
😷 consider wearing a mask if you are vulnerable or have symptoms
🏠 stay home if you're sick.

If you’re worried about how these illnesses may affect you, talk to your doctor or call 13 HEALTH for free health advice.

ℹ️ Source
Queensland Government - Vaccination Matters. The flu (influenza)

12/05/2023

A much appreciated pizza delivery from the staff at domino’s Northpoint for our wonderfull nursing staff!!!

Happy international Nurse day🎉 Kathy, Natasha and Nikita we appreciate all you do!!! Northpoint

09/05/2023

Covid Booster vaccinations - We are one of the few GP Practice's in Toowoomba still offering Covid Boosters vaccination's at the Surgery.

Has is been over 6 months or longer since you have had a Covid infection?

Stock of the new booster has arrive!!!!! We are now offering Patients and the general public - Pfizer Bivalent BA.4-5 Booster Vaccinations.

ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults (18 + years) regardless of the number of prior doses received.

08/05/2023

Currently, government funded free flu vaccines are available throughout the flu season for the following groups:

children from 6 months to under 12 years.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 6 months or older.
pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy).
people aged 65 years and over.
those who are immunocompromised or have medical conditions (such as cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, renal disease, haematological disorders, or diabetes).

If you are not covered under one of the above listed, you are still able to have an influenza vaccination. We have vaccinations at the surgery for purchase that do not qualify under the government
program.

15/02/2023

We are very pleased to announce we have 4 New Female Doctors that are now seeing patients from our rooms Join the practice in the last few weeks. All are currently taking on New patients.

Appointments can be made via the website www.northpointmedical.com.au or Telephone to our amazing reception team on (07)46130203.

All are

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10/11/2022

From tomorrow (Friday 11 November), Queensland's COVID-19 traffic light system will move to AMBER. 🚦

There are currently moderate rates of COVID-19 community transmission and Queensland is entering a new wave.

While the traffic light is amber, we recommend you wear a mask:
👉 in healthcare settings
👉 indoors, if you can’t socially distance
👉 on public transport
👉 if you are older or medically at risk
👉 if you’re around people who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Stay home if you’re sick, maintain good hygiene and keep up-to-date with your vaccinations.

Take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if you get COVID-19 symptoms – or every two days, if someone in your household has COVID-19.

If you get COVID-19:
👉 register your RAT result
👉 stay home until you’re well again
👉 wear a mask for 7 days after your test
👉 avoid visiting hospitals, aged care or disability care for 7 days after your test, unless you are receiving care
👉 ask household members to closely monitor symptoms.

You should always wear a mask if required by a healthcare provider, venue, or household.

For more information about Queensland's traffic light system visit: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/health-advice/traffic-light-advice

14/09/2022

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Part-time Receptionist Opportunities

We are seeking for a Part time Medical Receptionist to join our practice, to be a key team member working collaboratively within the practice, providing high quality customer service all patients.

The Successful Candidate must have:
-Exceptional customer service skills with previous customer service experience an advantage.
-Excellent communication skills including a professional & personable telephone manner.
-Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Knowledge of Best Practice is an advantage.

Ability to work as part of a multifaceted team and independently.
Neat and professional presentation.

Please send resume to [email protected]

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13/09/2022

Dr Christian Blank will now be working from Northpoint Medical.

Dr Blank will be working 4 days a week Monday to Thursday. New Patients are welcome.

Dr. Blank trained as a Specialist in Internal Medicine in Germany. He came to Australia in 2003 to work for the Royal Flying Doctors and fell in love with the bush. Since then he has worked a a rural generalist in QLD.

His interests are chronic disease management, internal medicine, medication interactions, infectious diseases and travel medicine. In addition to English/German he also speaks French and some Spanish.

08/09/2022

Northpoint Medical is now offering 6mths to 5 years COVID-19 Vaccines for children who fit the eligible criteria. If this is your child please call 46130203 to book an appointment time.

Who is eligible?

ATAGI has recommended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to under 5 years who are severely immunocompromised, or have disability, as well as those who have complex and/or multiple health conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19.

These include children with the following or similar conditions:

Severe primary or secondary immunodeficiency, including those undergoing treatment for cancer, or on immunosuppressive treatments as listed in the ATAGI advice on 3rd primary doses of COVID-19 vaccine in individuals who are severely immunocompromised;
Bone marrow or stem cell transplant, or chimeric antigen T-cell (CAR-T) therapy;
Complex congenital cardiac disease;
Structural airway anomalies or chronic lung disease;
Type 1 diabetes mellitus;
Chronic neurological or neuromuscular conditions; or
A disability that requires frequent assistance with activities of daily living, such as severe cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).

08/06/2022

Time is running out!!! Offer Ends 30th June 2022, or until stock lasts.

Have you an your family members had the free flu vaccination yet.

Call the Surgery on 07 46130203 we have appointments, a quick as today (so book in before you forget).

31/05/2022

We are offering ALL Patients a FREE FLU SHOT from Now until 30th June 2022. (as Part of the Qld Health Program. )

Please call reception to book in a time.

All Queenslanders are now eligible for a free flu shot for a short period only. Please protect yourself and Family and loved ones.

From Now, all Queensland residents over 6 months of age can receive their flu shot for free, until 30 June 2022. You can make an appointment at your GP.

If you were already eligible for a free flu vaccine, it’s recommended you see your regular GP This includes:

- children aged 6 months to 5 years
- adults aged 65 and over
- pregnant women
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- those with certain medical risk factors.

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community from influenza. Vaccination makes it less likely you'll suffer serious illness and need to be hospitalised.
For more information visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/immunisation/adults

Find out what extra vaccines may be required to maintain your immunity from disease.

03/03/2022

Dr Nathan Day graduated from James Cook University in 2017.
He initially worked at Ipswich Hospital where he went on to undertake additional training in Emergency Medicine, before moving to General Practice. Nathan most recently practiced in Dalby prior to moving to Toowoomba. Nathan enjoys spending time with his young family, as well as traveling and exploring Queensland.

Dr Day works Monday to Friday.

01/03/2022

Dr Khan is originally from Fiji. He practiced as a rural GP and General medicine Registrar for 5 years post graduation before relocating to Australia. He then worked at Logan Hospital as an emergence Registrar for the past 5 years and is currently an advance trainee in emergency Medicine. He has also worked in ICU at the PA hospital prior to starting in General Practice.

Dr Khan works every day Monday to Friday and is welcoming New patients.

10/02/2022

Dr Rebecca Calder has also increased the Number of days she is working at Northpoint.

She is now working every Monday, Tuesday , Thursday and Friday.

Dr Calder is also currently taking on New Patients.

Dr Calder interests include Pregnancy care, Woman's health and Contraception. She is also trained to insert IUD's, this procedure can be done in the Surgery.

10/02/2022

We would like to welcome Dr Cari-Leigh Bennett.

Are you seeking a female Doctor that is taking New patients?

Dr Cari-Leigh works Monday to Friday.

Dr Cari-Leigh Bennett graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2014. She has a background in General and Paediatric Emergency Departments, and in 2020 obtained her Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney.
Cari-Leigh has a particular interest in women’s and paediatric health.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors with her 2 border collies.

26/01/2022

Covid vaccinations for 5 - 11 years olds.

Are you wanting to get your child vaccinated prior to school starting?

We have appointments Today (Thursday 27th Jan 2022)and Tomorrow (28th Jan 2022) .

Call Reception 46130203

23/12/2021

We are looking for a Full Time Junior Medical Receptionist to join our Team.

Experience is not required but we are seeking an applicant with the following skills:

A warm and respectful manner when interacting with staff, patients and all medical professionals.

A strong work ethic and initiative.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High level of computer literacy.

Applicant must be fully vaccinated against Covid to work in the Medical Industry.

If this sound like you, please send CV to practicemanager@northpointmedical .com.au

28/09/2021

We have spare appointments for Pfizer (Covid) vaccination's in our clinic Wednesday Afternoon and Friday Morning this week.

Book online at https://northpointmedical.com.au/ or call Reception 0746 130203

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21/09/2021

Pfizer vaccination appointments available for people 12 years and older.

Call 07 46130203 for an appointment as early as next week.

10/09/2021

Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccination clinic appointments available.

Call Reception on 07 46130203 to make a booking.

23/07/2021

We are an approved vaccination provider for the AstraZeneca COVID-19vaccine and are helping to provide COVID-19 Vaccinations for the local area and wider community.

When it is your turn to get vaccinated, you can call us on 0746130203 to book you appointments to get your first and second dose of the vaccine.

12/07/2021

We currently have spots available in our Covid Vaccination clinic's from this week on.

If you are aged 50 and over in age and wish to get your Covid vaccine. Please call Reception on (07) 46130203 to make a booking.

This is for Practice patients as well as the General Public who wish to be vaccinated is this age group.

17/06/2021

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our Team.

Experience is not required but preferred.

Applicant must present with the following skills:

A warm and respectful manner when interacting with staff, patients and all medical professionals.

A strong work ethic and initiative.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High level of computer literacy.

Position 1 day a week at this stage, Potential to increase depending on applicant.

It this sound like you please send CV to [email protected]

15/06/2021

We are seeking a Practice Nurse (RN) to join our busy Practice. Applicant needs to be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills.

If you exhibit passion, pride and enthusiasm in your work, we would love to hear from you.

Deliver quality clinical nursing services to doctors and patients including chronic disease management, triage, vaccinations, wound care, health assessments, recall's, cold chain management.

Hours between 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Wednesday. No weekends and No after hours.

11/06/2021

We are seeking a Practice Nurse (RN) to join our busy Practice. Applicant needs to be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills.

If you exhibit passion, pride and enthusiasm in your work, we would love to hear from you.

Deliver quality clinical nursing services to doctors and patients including chronic disease management, triage, vaccinations, wound care, health assessments, recall's, cold chain management.

Hours between 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Wednesday. No weekends and No after hours.

Send your resume to [Email hidden]

11/06/2021

We are seeking another Practice Nurse to join our busy Practice. Applicant needs to be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills.
Experience in General practice is not essential but preferred. However must be a fast learner.
If you exhibit passion, pride and enthusiasm in your work, we would love to hear from you.
Send your resume to [email protected]

18/05/2021

Call to book an appointment.

From today, Queenslanders aged 50 years and over can receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at participating vaccination locations 📍

📆 Born after 1971? You may also be eligible in the current phase. To check your eligibility and book a vaccination appointment, visit: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

Remember, having the COVID-19 vaccine is your choice, it's free of charge and remains the best way to protect yourself and the community from serious illness ✅

💬 If you have any questions, speak to your health professional or visit our website for more information: www.qld.gov.au/covid19vaccine

10/05/2021

Dr Botha is now offering Anti-Wrinkle injections in the Surgery.

04/05/2021

We currently have vaccinations available. Book in before the rush!!!

Don't forget your flu vaccine this year! 💪

Getting vaccinated against influenza (flu) remains important. It is our best defence against flu viruses in colder months.

Free vaccines are available to those at higher risk of complications ⬇️
✅ Children aged between 6 months and 5 years
✅ Adults aged 65 years or older
✅ Pregnant women
✅ Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples (aged 6 months or older)
✅ People with medical conditions that increase the risk of flu complications (aged 6 months or older)

If you are eligible for a free vaccine always call ahead to ensure your GP has adequate supply.

For more information, visit 👉 https://www.health.gov.au/news/flu-vaccination-in-2021