Address:
9 Station STREET, RIDDELLS CREEK, 3431

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Skin Cancer
Diagnosis and treatment is now available at Riddell Country Practice. If you have any skin spots you are concerned about, or if you think you may be at risk, make an appointment for a skin check.

Address:
9 Station STREET, RIDDELLS CREEK, 3431

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

After-Hours Arrangements:
For Emergencies only: Please call Riddell Country Practice on 03 5428 7591
Weekdays: 6:45PM to 8:15AM
Weekends: 12PM (midday) Saturday to 8:15AM Monday
This service is only available to existing patients.

Bulk Bill - Pensioners and children only

Address:
9 Station STREET, RIDDELLS CREEK, 3431

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Could you be at risk?
If you are aged 45-49 years, you could have a 'risk factor' that increases your chance of developing a disease.

Risk factors include:
~High Blood Pressure
~Lack of Physical Activity
~Overweight
~Poor Diet
~Smoker
~High Cholesterol
~Impaired glucose metabolism
~Family History of disease (eg Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Arthritis, Mental Illness)
~Alcohol misuse
~Anxiety
~Depression

A 45-49 health Check can help identify risks before they develop into illness. Early intervention can help prevent the development of chronic diseases or reduce their severity.

If you have any family members or friends who would benefit from the health check, talk to them and encourage them to visit the doctor.

As we get older many of us become more vulnerable to illness. In order to address this the Australian Government has introduced a new health check for people aged 45-49 years who may be at risk of developing a health complaint such as diabetes or heart problems.

The aim of the 45-49 year health check is to help find, prevent, or lessen the effect of disease. The health check provides an opportunity to look at your lifestyle, medical and family history to find out if you are 'at risk' and look at actions that you and your doctor can take to reduce those risks.

What does the health check involve?
The 45-49 health check involves:
*updating your medical history and looking at your health issues
* Giving you personalised advice on how to reduce your risk of illness by making some healthy changes
* Tests where required (eg blood pressure, cholesterol etc)
* Follow up of any problems identified.

Where can I get further information?
You can find out more about the 45-49 year health check by speaking to your doctor.

Address:
9 Station STREET, RIDDELLS CREEK, 3431

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Children’s Immunisation
Our doctors actively promote preventative immunisation, especially for children, but also for adults of all ages. Free immunisation from Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Meningococcal is available to children through the Australian Childhood Immunisation program which is co-ordinated by ACIR. To check your child’s status you can phone 1800 653 809 or ask the Practice Nurse to check your records.

Flu Vaccines
Make an appointment to have your flu vaccine. Flu Vaccines are free for people aged over 65 years.

Address:
9 Station STREET, RIDDELLS CREEK, 3431

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

RIDDELL COUNTRY PRACTICE - Our Practice is an accredited General Practice. Our special interests include:
MEN/WOMENS HEALTH,ANTENATAL CARE,PAEDIATRIC CARE, IMMUNISATIONS, COUNSELLING, SPORTS MEDICINE, AVIATION MEDICALS, SKIN CANCER DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT... FEES: Private fees apply. Aged pensioners are bulk billed... HOURS - Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – 8.30am to 7.00pm. Tuesday and Friday 8.30am - 5pm. Saturday 9am - 12pm... AFTER HOURS DOCTOR AVAILABLE - call 5428 7591 for details.