Newsletter November 2017

Issue 19 November 2017

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Dr. Judy McDonald

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Dr. Jodie Whillas

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Dr. Helen Sage

Dr. John Guy

Program photos Get Back on Track…

It’s tough to quit smoking for good. If you slipped up and had a smoke, don’t despair. You can use these tips to get back on track.

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Give yourself credit for past success. Remind yourself of the days, weeks or months you went without smoking.

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Remember why you quit. Focus on the positive aspects of not smoking.

Recommit to quitting.

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Learn from the experience. What caused you to slip up? Think of ways you

could have avoided smoking. Work on your coping skills so you are prepared next time you are in the same situation.

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Talk to your doctor if you need more help. He or she may be able to prescribe medicine, advise you on nicotine replacement products or suggest other tools to help you avoid relapses.

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Get support 867205255 QUIT-NOW

When a slip-up becomes a relapse If you do relapse, remember that quit smoking is a process. Use what you learned about what works and what doesn’t. Then when you’re ready, you can quit again. And this might be the time you are finally able to quit for good.

UTHS Clinic The Clinic at UTHSAC operates for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Coober Pedy every Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4:30 pm. There are GPs, Specialists and other allied health professionals to take care of the clients’ needs.

The Practice operates on a prior-appointment based system, but makes every effort to accommodate ‘walk in’ patients who are assessed on their priority needs.

Prior-booked appointments are generally 20 minutes, but longer appointments are available on request. Emergency needs are given preference over all other appointments.

The Clinic Staff are fully trained and are also engaged in ongoing professional development. The staff include both male and female Doctors, Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers (clinical), Aboriginal Health Workers (hearing), and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.

Home visits and telephone contacts are the ways to ensure that referrals and follow ups are ongoing with these clients. This ensures regular monitoring of the health and wellbeing the clients.

Immunisations The Registered Nurses also provide immunisations/ vaccines for babies and young children, mostly on Wednesdays.

Antenatal/ Postnatal check‐up and Well Women’s Clinic The planned mothers’ day on Tuesday afternoons give emphasis to the Antenatal/ Postnatal check‐up and Well Women’s Clinic. It provides education, assistance and support in all areas relating to the health and wellbeing of your baby and your families. This includes meeting SA immunisation best practice standards for childhood vaccinations to prevent serious disease, breastfeeding, nutrition information, hearing screening and behavioural assistance, and all antenatal and postnatal care for mothers.

Services and Home Visits Home visits are conducted by the staff of the Clinic and H4L. They are available to visit your home for BSLs, and blood pressure checks. Please contact us if you have any queries regarding this service.

Transportation UTHS operates a transport service for clients of this practice only. Bookings for this service can be made through the Reception, and are available only for medical appointments.

For more information please contact Drug & Alcohol Centre on 86723466 You must have a recent health check or prepared to have one to attend.

UPCOMING DOCTORS & SPECIALIST

FEBRUARY 2018 SUN

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9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

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4 GP & DENTIST

5 GP & DENTIST

6 GP & DENTIST

7 GP & DENTIST

8 GP & DENTIST

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13 GP & DENTIST

14 GP & DENTIST

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19 GP & ASTHMA

20 GP & ASTHMA

21 GP & ASTHMA

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23 GP & ASTHMA

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16 Clinic Closed

17 Clinic Closed

18 Clinic Closed

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23 Clinic Closed

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26 GP

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9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

24 Clinic Closed

25 Clinic Closed

26 Clinic Closed

27 Clinic Closed

28 Clinic Closed

29 Clinic Closed

30 Clinic Closed

All the consultations are done by appointments, it can be made by contacting our reception on 08 8672 5255

January 2018 SUN

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between 8.30 am to 4.30pm

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1 Clinic Closed

2 Clinic Closed

3 Clinic Closed

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7 Clinic Closed

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9 GP

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9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

22 GP

23 GP

24 GP

25 GP

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9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

9AM-4.30PM

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29 GP

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Monday to Friday For more Information visit us in person

Address: Lot 08 Umoona Road Coober Pedy www.uths.com.au

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Uths ladies gym session

Bush Trip The bush trip is a place to be connected with the land and the appreciate the traditional way life.

No smoking! No Drugs! No Alcohol!

The above photos show the clients that have been attending Umoona Gym program every week on Thursday and Friday from 10.00am. There are many different equipment for both weight loss and muscle building .

The program consist of health and fitness training.

UTHS Soup Nights The UTHS Soup program provides nutritious meals.

As part of our services we provide health checks, educational audio visuals and services

UTHS Youth Sports Program The Youth Soccer program provides youth with caring mentors, develop leadership skills and order exposure to different educational and career