Two GP Respiratory Clinics have opened in Broadmeadows and Mill Park to help people suffering from respiratory symptoms to seek testing and treatment close to home.
DPV Health and Victorian Primary Health Networks have collaborated with the state government to help people access assessment for respiratory symptoms, symptomatic testing and treatment of condition such as asthma, pneumonia, COPD, sore throat, shortness of breath, couch or runny nose.
It is hoped the initiative will help ease the load on hospitals by reducing emergency department presentations and avoidable visits to hospital.
The services are available to those with or without a Medicare card, at no cost to the client and operate after hours.
DPV Health chief executive Don Tidbury said the clinics would help people to stay safe during the pandemic.
“Staffed by nurses and GPs, people can attend our services in the evening or weekends at a time that suits them either through a pre-booked appointment or walk up,” he said.
The clinics do not provide COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic patients.
Online or phone bookings can be made and walk ins are also available without a referral.
Details: 1300 234 263 or www.dpvhealth.org.au/all-services/respiratory-clinic/
