Newsletter
Newsletter – February 2025
Checking In
We would like to remind our patients that on arrival to clinic, to please check in with receptionist or with our check in machine that is situated next to the lift.
Café open
The Hip Joint Café has opened on Ground Floor.
Do visit them for a caffeine hit or a quick snack
Hours of operation
6am -4pm
Parking
Basement parking is available. We do ask that parking in the clinic be reserved for those with mobility issues and for carers with prams. There is ample parking across the road.
It has been brought to our attention that the wheelstops are located for forward parking NOT reverse parking. If you are reversing into carparks, please make sure you visualise the wall. We are in the process of changing some of the wheelstops.
We are also aware that there is only one accessible parking spot. We are exploring increasing the number of spots available.
CGM
We have partnered with Libre who are providing our diabetic patients with a 2 week free trial of of a continuous glucose monitor. CGM are excellent tools to help assist in understanding the effect of food intake and medication has on the body’s glucose levels. If you are interested, please discuss this with our GPs or nurses.
MyMedicare
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model in Australia. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP), and primary care teams.
Patients who register for MyMedicare will have access to a range of benefits and may be able to access a range of extra services. You will be able to access these services only by registering your preferred clinic with Medicare.
Registration is free and optional. You can withdraw your consent at any stage.
What are the benefits of registering with MyMedicare?
Once you register at your preferred clinic you will be able to:
• Access your Medicare history and information about your recent visits to your GP and other healthcare providers\
• See your Medicare benefits and how much you have used them
• Communicate with your GP and primary care team securely
• Track your health goals and progress
To register as a MyMedicare Patient, you can:
Download a form from the website or obtain one from our receptionist
Go MyGov app / Medicare and register.
(further information about this can be found on our website – www.murrayhouseclinic.com.au
Pathology
Pathology is now available at Murray House Clinic
Opening hours
Mon-Friday 830am-430pm. Saturday 9am-12pm
Days the clinic is closed and upcoming public holidays
Labour Day 10th March
Easter 18th-21st April
Practice Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Saturday 8.30am to 1.00pm
Sunday and public holiday closed
If Murray House Clinic is closed and you need medical attention
please call our locum service on 13 26 60
If you need urgent medical attention please call 000 or attend Casey Hospital, Kangan Drive, Berwick or Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Dandenong
You can also use the services of any of the local Primary Care Centres local to Murray House Clinic is
Narre Warren PPCC
60 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren
Phone 9771 2020
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday 8am to 11.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 10.00pm
Practice Details
Level 1, 14 Langmore Lane 3806 Postal address P O Box 274, Berwick 3806
Telephone: 03 9796 2222 Email: reception@murrayhouseclinic.com.au