Children’s Health and Development
We pride ourselves in being a family practice. Our general practitioners and nurse are able to provide quality care for children.
As well as all general consultations, we provide:
- Routine baby checks
- Childhood milestone and development checks
- Childhood immunisations
- Treatment of minor accidents including simple laceration, wound care and plaster application
- Asthma and allergy management
Planning an overseas family holiday? As well as routine childhood injections, the doctors and nurses at our clinic can also provide travel vaccinations for children. Whether you are based in Kingston, Fyshwick or another area of Canberra, contact us today to find out more or to book an appointment.
Chronic Disease Management
We are committed to providing wholistic quality care for people with chronic disease. Eligible Patients can have a comprehensive care plan written which may allow for Medicare rebates when they visit allied health providers (conditions apply).
We provide comprehensive diabetes management.
In addition to care planning we can also discuss advanced health directives (end of life planning and care) and make appropriate referrals.
Minor Procedures
Our medical centre is equipped to perform the following procedures. All equipment is sterile and single use. (Additional costs may apply – please ask before your procedure about costs)
- Removal of skin lesions
- Laceration repairs
- Suture and staple removal
- Wedge resection of ingrown toenail
- Iron infusion
- Contraception – Implanon (insertion and removal), Mirena IUD removal
Women’s Health
Services specific to women’s health include:
- Cervical screening test (CST) – formally Pap smear
- Family planning
- Pregnancy and antenatal care
- Sexual health
- Contraception advice including implanon insertion and removal
- Removal of Mirena IUD
- Menopause management
Men’s Health
Services specific to men’s health include:
- Prostate cancer screening
- 45 – 49-year-old health Assessments
- Sexual health
General Health Services
- Driving medicals
- Fitness assessment
- Workers compensation
- Health assessments (45-49 years) (75+) (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health assessments)
- General medicine, prescription and referral
Mental Health
- Mental health counselling and referral
- Mental health care plans
Nurse Services
- Wound care
- Ear syringing
- Catch-up Immunisation program (Adolescents’ and refugees)
- Travel Immunisations
- National Immunisation Programme Vaccinations
- Women’s Health
- Chronic condition care management plans
Travel Medicine and Vaccinations
Our Doctors and nurse are experienced in travel medicine. They will assess your travel plans and ensure you are advised regarding the necessary travel vaccinations.
Most of the common travel vaccinations are kept in stock, but occasionally you will need to have a script filled at the pharmacy for supply. There are a number of local pharmacies located nearby in Kingston and Fyshwick. Please be advised that additional cost occurs for travel injections.
Our medical centre will be able to provide yellow fever vaccination and certificate. Please ensure you leave adequate time for vaccination before travelling from Canberra.
Full Skin Checks
- Full skin checks and skin lesion removal.
- Managing skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis
- Cryotherapy – for treatments of warts, skin tags, solar keratosis and more
Book An Appointment At Our Canberra Clinic Today
The team at Kingston Foreshore Medical Centre is proud to offer our patients a full suite of services, from general health consultations and medical prescriptions, to treating minor injuries and providing travel vaccinations. New patients are always welcome at our Canberra clinic. Call our friendly staff on 02 5110 3144 today or book online.
