Welcome to Hanson Medical Centre
At Hanson Medical Centre, we are dedicated to delivering high standard of medical care and enhancing the health and well-being of our communities. Our team of experienced medical professionals is committed to excellence in every aspect of patient care.
Extended Hours for Your Convenience
We understand that health concerns can arise at any time, which is why we offer our services during late hours when most other providers are closed. Our extended hours ensure that you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Timely and Efficient Care
By offering extended hours, we help community members avoid long waits in the hospital, providing timely and efficient care. We prioritise your health and strive to make medical services accessible and convenient for everyone in our community.
Thank you for entrusting us with your healthcare needs. Your well-being is our priority, and we look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence.
"The first wealth is health"
Highest standard of health care in a friendly setting, committed to promoting health and preventing illnesses.
Providing comprehensive care and personalised support to effectively manage, treat, and improve your chronic health conditions.
Women’s health focuses on conditions, treatments, and prevention specific to female health and well-being.
Child health focuses on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. Doctors at this Practice are happy to assist with:
It is reported men are less inclined than women to take an active role in maintaining their health. It could be that there is direct link between employment status and men’s health.
Medical check-ups help you stay healthy and let you talk about any health concerns with your doctor.
Health checks can also help pick up early warning signs of disease or illness.
Diabetes Risk Assessment and Management involves a proactive approach to identifying individuals at risk of diabetes and providing them with effective strategies to manage their health. This process typically includes a detailed evaluation of personal and family medical history, lifestyle factors, and other potential risk indicators. Management strategies may encompass lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, and education on recognizing and handling symptoms. The goal is to support individuals in reducing their risk and effectively managing their health to prevent the onset or progression of diabetes.
You’re at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:
A health assessment involves evaluating a patient’s overall health, including their physical, psychological, and social well-being. It also involves determining whether preventive health care and education should be provided to enhance the patient’s health and overall functioning in these areas.
Please add the following categories to the Health Assessment
The health assessment is a comprehensive check to determine your current state of health as well as to identify any risk factors for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or certain cancers. This is performed once every three years.
Anyone who is at the risk of developing chronic disease is eligible.
Performed once every 12 months
Once every 12 months
Performed once every 12 months
Performed once every 9 months
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Our Priority Primary Care Private will be happy to attend to your urgent care needs. However, for injuries and fractures requiring immediate attention, please call triple-zero (000) and ask for an ambulance or proceed directly to the hospital if any of the following apply: bone is visible through the skin, there is heavy bleeding, or the injured area appears to be an unusual color or shape.
Allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, and immune system problems can cause skin conditions.
When seeking travel medicine services, it’s important to receive accurate, up-to-date advice on potential health risks while traveling, along with access to recommended vaccines, medications, medical kits, and travel health products tailored to your needs.
Follow the links for useful information:
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/health-advice-on-immunisations-for-travel
When planning overseas travel, you should ensure your routine vaccinations are up to date. This includes vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases that may be more common in the countries that they are visiting.
Travellers should seek advice from their General Practitioner (GP) or a travel health professional 6-8 weeks before travelling to determine which vaccinations are needed.
According to the Department of Health, Victoria, Measles infections acquired during international travel are a significant source of measles cases in Australia.
General practitioners are often the first point of contact for people seeking help with a mental illness. Our doctors are happy to provide information, unwavering support, and guidance to their patients. They will work with their patients for as long as it takes to receive the best services necessary for your recovery.
If your condition or concern requires more immediate attention than waiting for our visiting specialist, our doctors can promptly refer you to the hospital or a specialist of your choice.
Refugees are often more susceptible to be affected by health conditions mainly because of their geographic origin, ethnicity, conditions, as well as personal, physical and psychological conditions.
Optimal health is an important resource for people from refugee backgrounds, assisting them to deal with the practical and emotional demands of setting in Australia. Poor health, meanwhile, can serve as a significant barrier to settlement.
As well as addressing physical and mental health problems, we at Hanson Medical Centre can also contribute to a person’s psychological recovery.
Health assessments encourage complete health care and planning for future management of the patient.
At Hanson Medical Centre we ensure that we accommodate every patient’s needs. We provide clinical information, education and discussion around certain health issues in the Refugee population. Such health issues include Hepatitis, Infectious Diseases, Vitamin deficiency, mental health and chronic diseases most susceptible to this population.
If your condition is urgent but not life-threatening, you can visit us instead of waiting in an emergency department. We have a doctor assigned every day to provide care for people with conditions requiring urgent attention.
Some of the conditions that may necessitate an urgent visit are as follows.
Call Triple Zero (000) or visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
If you have tested positive to COVID-19, call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or visit the Victorian Government website to access the care you need.
Anyone who is mildly unwell with respiratory symptoms (such as coughing, runny nose or fever) can book an appointment.
In the close vicinity of our the medical centre are:
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