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Provider announced for North-East Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

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New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Opens at Para Hills Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, Boosting Healthcare Access in North-Eastern Adelaide

Adelaide's healthcare landscape has been further strengthened with the opening of the fifth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (MUCC) at Para Hills Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, located at Suite 1, Specialist Centre, 33 McIntyre Road, Para Hills West, SA 5096. Officially announced by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, and SA Treasurer Stephen Mulligan on October 3rd, the clinic will serve the North-Eastern Adelaide PHN region until June 2026.

Timely Care for Urgent Conditions

The Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are designed to provide quick and accessible care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, reducing the pressure on emergency departments and ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. This initiative supports Adelaide PHN's vision of delivering accessible and equitable healthcare to communities across the Adelaide PHN region. 

The Para Hills Medicare Urgent Care Clinic offers treatment for a range of conditions, including:

  • Minor infections
  • Sprains, fractures, sports injuries, and neck/back pain
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Minor cuts, wounds, and insect bites
  • Eye and ear problems
  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Mild burns

Convenient, Walk-in Service

This clinic is open to the public with a convenient walk-in service—no appointment or referral is needed. Patients will receive bulk-billed, free care from experienced doctors and nurses, available during the following hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Not for Emergency Situations

While the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is ideal for treating non-life-threatening conditions, it's important to seek care at a hospital emergency department for severe or life-threatening symptoms, such as:

  • Chest pain or tightness
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe burns or uncontrollable bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Numbness or paralysis
  • Unconsciousness, unresponsiveness, or seizures
  • Ongoing fever in infants

Supported by Adelaide PHN

Funded by Adelaide Primary Health Network (Adelaide PHN) through the Australian Government’s PHN Program, this clinic aligns with Adelaide PHN’s mission to create a healthier Adelaide by providing timely care in the right place. This new facility represents a significant step forward in improving healthcare access in North-Eastern Adelaide, meeting the growing demand for urgent medical services.

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03 October 2024