2nd October, 2020 Meningococcal disease is rare, but if contracted, it can progress suddenly. The disease can cause devastating lifelong impairments and can be fatal. Currently, there are two available vaccines for Meningococcal disease. One vaccine protects against the A, C, W and Y strains and the other vaccine protects against the B strains of…

1st October, 2020 Telehealth consultations have been extended until 31 March 2021. While telehealth consultations are still available, Medicare have implemented changes to the billing structure. Regular billing arrangements will re-commence at Wellers Hill Medical Centre from 1 October 2020. This means children aged under 13 years and pension card holders will be bulk billed,…

8th September, 2020 Do you suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? AusTrials Wellers Hill – collocated here at Brisbane Health Connect – are studying a new antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs. Participants will receive the study medication or another commonly used antibiotic called nitrofurantoin. Compensation for the time and travel involved in…

8th September, 2020 In line with our commitment to excellence in healthcare, education, and research, for over 20 years we have worked in collaboration with “AusTrials” who are involved in clinical research. We have participated in numerous trials – Respiratory, Immunology, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular, across all age groups. Wellers Hill Medical Centre does not receive…

1st September, 2020  We are now asking all our patients as well as visitors to please sign in to register their contact details for potential contact tracing purposes when entering our medical centre. To help stream line this, we have set up a QR code that you can scan and complete while being triaged at…

1st September, 2020 Please see the link below for the latest information about the current hotspots in Queensland. If you have been to any of the locations at the listed times and have any of the following symptoms, regardless of how mild they are, it’s important that you come forward to be tested: cough sore…

21st April, 2020 A current clinical trial is being conducted to learn more about the safety and/or possible side effects that the study vaccines (known as Afluria Quad/ Afluria Quad Junior) have on children aged from 6 months to less than 9 years. All study related visits, exams, care and study vaccine(s) will be provided…

12th April, 2020 Happy Easter to all our wonderful patients! We understand celebrations are a little different this year and we hope you are keeping safe at home during this difficult time. We will be open Monday 13th April for PHONE CONSULTATIONS ONLY with Dr Nick Gianarakis from 8am – 10am. Eligible patients who fit…

31st March, 2020  We, at the Wellers Hill Medical Centre wish to update you about how we are managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have implemented several changes to our practice to address these issues.   We will be offering telephone consultations, where appropriate, and looking at other innovative methods of consultations   We will…

19th March, 2020 The outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a rapidly evolving situation and as this situation unfolds, our priority is to care for all our patients and the local community. To support this, we are making important changes based on the advice and recommendations we receive from Metro South Public Health.   Making…