H1N1 INFLUENZA (SWINE FLU)
The recommended management is to stay home to limit spread to others in the community, take panadol for fever, drink plenty of fluids and rest. If you are pregnant, diabetic, asthmatic or suffer from other chronic diseases phone for medical advice as antiviral therapy may be advisable. If your condition worsens after 5 days you should also phone for medical advice. Testing for H1N1 influenmza is no longer recommended and nor are antibiotics unless there are complications.
SCRIPT CLINICS
As from 4th May 2009 The Berri Medical Clinic will no longer be taking requests for scripts over the phone or at the reception.
We are holding script clinics that run from:
Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fridays
9am to 10.00am
and Wednesday
4.30pm —5.30pm
Please book a time to avoid disappointment.
The Berri Medical Clinic is a modern family general practice based in the heart of the Riverland region of South Australia.
The Clinic has 7 doctors and 7 nurses offering a comprehensive range of general practice services including hospital inpatient care and obstetrics.
The Riverland Regional Hospital is adjacent to the clinic and provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and obstetric services
NEW SERVICE
Ruth Strout is the clinic's Mental Health Counsellor, and has a Social Work degree from Deakin University. She has continued her education focusing on Mental Health, and has
studied at Flinders University: specifically anxiety and depression.
Ruth has been working with the Berri and Renmark Medical Clinics for 8 years, and enjoys working in the medical clinics as part of a team, with the doctors and the client, for the best outcomes.
Ruth is married to Graham, with 2 adult children, and loves being a Nanna. She enjoys swimming, cycling, and running = triathlon.
RECRUITING
From time to time the Clinic is looking for motivated medical practictioners and nursing staff. If you would like information on positions available please email Chris Shotton with your contact details and the type of work you are interested in.
The Clinic is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal health information. It is the policy of the Clinic to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure this information is only available to authorised staff members.